Diocesan News
New Rector instituted to parishes of Galloon, Sallaghy and Drummully
The institution has taken place by Zoom of the Revd Lorraine Capper, as the new Rector of Galloon (Newtownbutler), Sallaghy and Drummully in Clogher Diocese.
Mrs Capper, wife of Revd Alan Capper, Rector of Lisnaskea parish, had been part-time stipendiary minister of Donagh and Tyholland with Errigal Truagh in Co. Monaghan, also in Clogher Diocese.
The institution by Zoom was conducted by Archdeacon Brian Harper, Archbishop’s Commissary, and among those attending was the Provincial Registrar for the Province of Armagh, Canon Colin Moore, and Chancellor Ian Berry, who presented Mrs Capper for institution.
Also attending the institution was neighbouring minister, Captain David Hamilton from Aghadrumsee, Clogh and Drumsnatt, as well as parish secretaries and other office-bearers from the parishes of Galloon, Sallaghy and Drummully and some parishioners from the Donagh Group and family members.
The Bible readings were by Charles Crawford from Sallaghy Parish and the Revd Alan Capper. Lorraine said she was looking forward to getting to know the parishioners from the three churches and working with them.
Cherry Heaslip, from Galloon Parish, said they were delighted to welcome Mrs Capper and looked forward to getting to know her.
Charles Crawford from Sallaghy Parish said they too welcomed Mrs Capper and wished her God’s blessing for her time with them.
Eileen Hall, from Drummully Parish, welcomed Mrs Capper as their leader.
From the outgoing parishes, Eithne McCord of St Salvator’s Church in Glaslough, said they were very grateful to Lorraine for all she had done for them as she made great relationships with everyone from children to senior citizens. She also thanked her for her work with the community choir.
Lorraine was ordained 10 years ago and since then has served as Curate at St Columba’s Parish Church, Omagh, provided pastoral cover and led services in vacant parishes throughout Clogher Diocese as well taking on archival roles before being appointed part-time stipendiary minister in the Donagh Group of Parishes in Co. Monaghan over two years ago.
Prior to her training for Church of Ireland ministry, Mrs Capper was involved in teaching, managing an occupational health company and working as a librarian at Enniskillen Collegiate Grammar School.
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Clogher
07708 869823
Mr Brian Donaldson
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