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Institution of the Rev Mark McConnell in Ballymena

At the service of institution of the Rev Mark McConnell as rector of the Parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug are, from left: The Ven Stephen Forde, Archdeacon of Dalriada, the Rev Mark McConnell, the Rev David Ferguson, the Bishop of Connor the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, the Rev John McClure and the Rev Canon William Taggart, Connor Registrar.
At the service of institution of the Rev Mark McConnell as rector of the Parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug are, from left: The Ven Stephen Forde, Archdeacon of Dalriada, the Rev Mark McConnell, the Rev David Ferguson, the Bishop of Connor the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, the Rev John McClure and the Rev Canon William Taggart, Connor Registrar.

A service of institution of the Rev Mark McConnell as rector of the Parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug took place in St Patrick’s Ballymena on Wednesday June 1.

A native of Lisburn, Mark was previously rector of the United Parish of Ballynure and Ballyeaston . Prior to that he was rector in Killyleagh Co Down, and previously served curacies in Bangor Parish, Co Down, and Christ Church Parish, Bedford.

Mark is married to Cherith and they have three children, Daniel, Matthew and Erin.

For further information contact Karen Bushby, Connor Diocesan Communications Officer, on 028 9082 8874 or 07766 103880 or email [email protected]

 

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