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Bishop of Clogher announces clergy appointments
The Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Ian Ellis, has announced the following clergy appointments:
The Ven William Jeffrey to be Diocesan Director of Ordinands.
The Rev Stephen McWhirter to be Rural Dean of Enniskillen and Canon without stall in the Chapter of the Cathedral Churches of St Macartan, Clogher and St Macartin, Enniskillen.
The Rev Timothy Irvine to be Prebend of Donaghmore, Clogher Diocese Representative Canon on the Chapter of St Patrick’s Dublin.
Announcing these appointments the Bishop of Clogher said:
Archdeacon William Jeffrey.
'I welcome the Ven William Jeffrey, Rector of Lisbellaw Parish with Coolbuck and Archdeacon of Clogher, to the additional role as Diocesan Director of Ordinands. This role in fostering vocations for the ordained ministry is vital in helping us address the challenge of sustaining future ministry. I also sincerely thank him for his diligence and faithfulness in his previous role as Rural Dean of Enniskillen.
Canon Stephen McWhirter.
'I am very pleased to appoint Canon Stephen McWhirter, Rector of Rossorry parish, as Rural Dean of Enniskillen. This is a return to a role he is very familiar with when he served in his former diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry. I am also pleased to appoint Canon Stephen to the Cathedral Chapter in recognition of his service to the church and the skills and experience he will bring to his work as a Rural Dean in this diocese.
Canon Tim Irvine.
'Canon Timothy Irvine, Bishop’s Curate in the Donagh Group of parishes, contributes much to diocesan life particularly in his current role of Rural Dean of Monaghan. I know his efficient manner and good humour are much appreciated by his own parishioners in the Donagh group of parishes and in the vacant parishes he administers in Co Monaghan. He is also our Liturgical Officer so will enjoy the music and choral tradition of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin and will make a significant contribution to its Chapter.'