Press Releases20 Sep 05

Church of Ireland appoints Communications Officer

The Church of Ireland announced the appointment of Ms Sarah Williams as Communications Officer for the Church of Ireland today following the meeting of its Standing Committee.

Ms Williams is currently employed as Press Officer to the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace. Prior to this she worked as Assistant Press Officer at Church House, London.

Ms Williams will take up her position at the end of November when her commitments in her current role are complete.

Archbishop Robin Eames said: ?I am delighted to welcome Ms Williams to the Church of Ireland and to offer her our warmest support as she begins her work in the Press Office.?

Chairman of the Central Communications Board, Bishop Alan Harper said: ?Ms Williams comes to us with wide experience in the Anglican church through her work for the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Dr Rowan Williams. We look forward to working with her.?