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Six new Diocesan Readers commissioned

Congratulations to the six new Diocesan Readers commissioned by Bishop David McClay in Dromore Cathedral on Tuesday 22 June. The bishop, who also gave the address, was assisted by the Diocesan Warden of Readers, the Revd Willie Nixon. 

The new Readers join the existing team of 60 and nine more are in training. Pictured above they are, left to right: 

  • Iain Slater (Mount Merrion)
  • Ruth Mulligan (St. John’s, Lurgan)
  • Melanie Houston (Newtownards)
  • Charlene Harwood (Willowfield)
  • Wendy Jenkins (Gilnahirk)
  • Jonathan Hassin (Hope Community Church Craigavon)

The event was live–streamed from the Down and Dromore Facebook page and may be viewed here.

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