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Bishop of Clogher announces changes in parish ministry

 

A number of changes in parish ministry have been announced by the Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd John McDowell.

Bishop McDowell has asked Revd Charles Eames, currently a Non-Stipendiary Minister in Magheracross Parish, to provide ministry in the Drumkeeran Group during the vacancy following the retirement of Archdeacon Cecil Pringle.

The rector of Garvary and Derryvullen South, Revd Chancellor John Stewart, has announced his retirement to take effect in February.

Bishop McDowell has asked Revd Betty Thompson to provide pastoral and service ministry of Garvary and Derryvullen South from the first Sunday in March.

Revd Betty Thompson is currently Non-Stipendiary Minister in the parishes of Donagh, Tyholland and Errigal Truagh in Co. Monaghan.

Bishop McDowell has asked Revd Lorraine Capper to provide part-time stipendiary ministry for the parishes of Donagh, Tyholland and Errigal Truagh for the foreseeable future beginning on the first Sunday in Lent, 4 March 2018.