Diocesan News
Derry & Raphoe Diocesan Synod 2024
Bishop Andrew Forster has told delegates at the Derry & Raphoe Diocesan Synod (held on Wednesday, 23rd October) that he has no intention of closing any parish church in the Diocese.
His assurance came in his Presidential Address to the 2024 Synod, during which he announced a new partnership – a five–year companion link – with the Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania.
The Bishop said some people had been very honest with him, usually at the church door, in sharing their fear that the ongoing Diocesan Review, announced at last year’s Synod, might lead to the closure of their church buildings. But Bishop Andrew said he wanted to be “absolutely clear” on this: “I am not here to close any parish church.” He hoped his clarification would clear up any misunderstandings and allay any concerns that delegates had.
A full report on the Bishop’s Presidential Address is available here on the diocesan Facebook page.
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Derry & Raphoe
Mr Paul McFadden
028 7126 2440
07525 826290
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