Diocesan News
The Revd Jonathan McFarland’s institution behind closed doors
The Revd Jonathan McFarland was instituted as Rector of the Parish of Urney at a private ceremony in a largely empty Christ Church, Urney, on Friday evening, as the Covid–19 crisis forced the postponement of the planned public service.
The ceremony, which was led by the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Revd Andrew Forster, was conducted instead behind closed doors but in full compliance with the Church of Ireland’s constitutional requirements for an institution. Public health guidelines for social distancing were also observed throughout.
Bishop Forster was assisted on Friday evening by the Archdeacon of Derry, the Ven Robert Miller, and the Diocesan Registrar, the Revd Canon David Crooks. There will be a full public service to celebrate the new Rector’s institution at a date in the future.
With thanks to Jonny Collins/Ulster Image for photography
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Diocesan Communications Officer, Derry & Raphoe
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