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TKA Introduction of Priest in Charge and Installation of Canons

TKA Introduction of Priest in Charge and Installation of Canons

Advent Sunday 2016 saw the beginning of a new chapter in the on–going faith journey of Killala Group pf Parishes when Revd Jennifer McWhirter was introduced by Bishop Patrick Rooke as their Priest in Charge.

The Introduction took place in the context of a Service of Lesson and Carols for Advent in which representatives from the parishes in the Killala and Achonry end of the United Diocese led worship in readings and hymns. The preacher was the Very Revd Alistair Grimason, Dean of Tuam, Killala and Achonry and a long–time friend of Jennifer. Colleagues, friends and family from across the Christian traditions were present to support Jennifer as she began a fresh phase of ministry and it was particularly welcoming to have Bishop John Flemming, Roman Catholic Bishop of Killala, present to pronounce the Benediction at the end of the service.

The occasion was also a happy one for Canon Andrea Wills and Provost Stan Evans who were installed by the Dean to the Prebdary Stalls of Kilanley and Ardagh, and Lackagh respectively.

  • The Revd Jennifer McWhirter and The Rt Revd Patrick Rooke, Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry. Photo: Norman Briggs.
  • The Revds Stephen and Jennifer McWhirter. Photo: Norman Briggs.
  • The Revd Canon Andrea Wills; The Rt Revd Patrick Rooke, Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry; The Most Revd John Fleming, Bishop of Killala; and The Revd Canon Stan Evans. Photo: Norman Briggs.
  • The Revd Canon Andrea Wills; The Ven Alan Synnott, Archdeacon of Killala and Achonry; The Rt Revd Patrick Rooke, Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry; The Revd Jennifer McWhirter, Priest-in-charge, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Killala; The Most Revd John Fleming, Bishop of Killala; The Very Revd Alistair Grimason, Dean of Tuam, Killala and Achonry; and The Revd Canon Stan Evans. Photo: Norman Briggs.

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