Press Releases03 May 11

Episcopal Electoral College for Clogher to Meet in Armagh on 4 May

Wednesday 4 May 2011, in the Synod Hall, Church House, Armagh, to elect a new Bishop of Clogher. The see became vacant following the election of The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson as Archbishop of Dublin in February.

The Episcopal Electoral College consists of the Archbishop of Armagh, who will preside, and representation from the Bishops of the Church of Ireland and Clerical and Lay representatives from Clogher and other Dioceses in the Northern Province. After attending a service in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, the college will meet and conduct its deliberations in private.

The college may elect a current Bishop, or a Priest (male or female) over 30 years of age to the vacant see. Following confirmation of the election by the House of Bishops, the Bishop-elect will be consecrated (if not already a Bishop) and subsequently enthroned in the Cathedral churches of the Diocese on dates to be determined. If the college is unable to reach a decision, the appointment will pass to the House of Bishops.