Dioceses of DERRY and RAPHOE

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2010 Contents

Administrative Assistant ...... 39 Diocesan Trustees ...... 39 Adult Education Council ...... 57 Director of Ordinands ...... 33 Architect ...... 39 Domestic Chaplains ...... 20 Assistants to the Bishop in Diocesan Court ...... 20 Donegal Board of Education ...... 49 Bankers ...... 39 Episcopal Electoral College ...... 50 Bishops’ Appeal ...... 52 Fellowship of St. Columb ...... 33 Bishops’ Appeal Advisory Committee ...... 56 Finance Committee ...... 48 Board of Mission and Unity ...... 48 General Synod Committees ...... 56 Board of Religious Education ...... 49 General Synod Representatives ...... 55 Board of Social Responsibility (Diocesan) ...... 48 Girls’ Friendly Society ...... 53 Board of Social Responsibility (Northern Ireland) ...... 57 Glebes Committee ...... 48 Board of Social Responsibility (Republic of Ireland) ...... 57 Gwyn and Young Endowments ...... 49 Caretaker ...... 39 Highland Radio ...... 52 Cathedral Chapters ...... 20 Hospital Chaplains ...... 35 Cathedral Maintenance Board ...... 48 Hospitals ...... 35 Central Church Committees ...... 56 Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools ...... 49 Church Girls’ Brigade ...... 53 Information Officer ...... 52 Church Lads’ Brigade ...... 53 Ministry of Healing Committee ...... 48 Church of Ireland-Methodist Covenant Facilitator ...... 52 Missionary Society Representatives ...... 53 Church’s Ministry of Healing ...... 57 Mothers’ Union ...... 53 Clergy Directory ...... 22 n:vision Magazine ...... 52 Commission for Unity and Dialogue ...... 57 Parishes ...... 59 Commission on Ministry ...... 57 Pensions Board ...... 56 Council for Mission ...... 57 Prebendary of Howth ...... 21 Dean & Chapter of St. Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry ...... 20 Property Committee of General Synod ...... 56 Dean & Chapter of St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe ...... 21 Raphoe Diocesan Board of Education ...... 49 Derry Diocesan Board of Education ...... 49 Raphoe Diocesan Youth Council ...... 54 Diocesan Auditors ...... 39 RCB Audit Committee ...... 56 Diocesan Chancellor ...... 39 RCB Executive Committee ...... 56 Diocesan Council ...... 47 RCB Property Committee ...... 56 Diocesan Court ...... 20 Representative Church Body ...... 56 Diocesan Nominators ...... 51 Robertson Endowments ...... 49 Diocesan Office ...... 39 Rural Deans and Deaneries ...... 41 Diocesan Readers ...... 33 Secondary Education Committee ...... 57 Diocesan Registrar ...... 39 Standing Committee Legal Advisory Committee ...... 56 Diocesan Secretary ...... 39 Stipends Committee ...... 56 Diocesan Synod ...... 43 Tyrone Protestant Board of Education ...... 49 Diocesan Treasurer ...... 39 Youth Work ...... 54

2 Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe 3 Bishop’s Foreword

We seek growth In every parish throughout the dioceses of Derry and Raphoe people are aware that we long to see communities transformed and people radiating Christ. This simple but powerful message has taken root and is being worked out in all manner of interesting signs of life and of creativity. In the years to come, I believe that the outworking of this vision will give fresh focus, shape and impetus to many aspects of parish and diocesan life.

In all that is happening, one of the key signs I will be looking for is evidence of fresh growth. Growth in involvement, in commitment, in learning, in worship, in welcome, in faith, in generosity, in joy, in community engagement, in outward focus, and in the numbers of people engaging in church activities and parish life. Where there is growth there is life.

This Diocesan Directory provides a wealth of information about many key aspects of parish and diocesan life. The pages which follow are a clear indication of the fact that there are already highly impressive levels of involvement, of commitment, of activity and of dedicated service on the part of a large number of people. The possibility of drawing into active involvement new layers of committed people, especially those of a younger age-group, is one that challenges and excites me greatly.

Seeking growth will involve encouraging new and younger people into positions of involvement and of responsibility in parish and diocesan life. That will be one of the out workings of the diocesan vision.

Once again, very many thanks to Canon David Crooks for his skilled editorial work in compiling this Directory. He undertakes his task each year with remarkable cheerfulness and patience, and I commend him for his willingness to persevere with us all - even when his patience is tested! † Ken Derry and Raphoe

Bishop of Derry and Raphoe The Right Reverend Kenneth Raymond Good, B.A. Hons (Nottm), M.Ed., H.Dip.Ed., D.P.S.

4 Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe 5 Editor’s Foreword

Once again, I must begin by offering to our Bishop and Mrs Good, the deepest sympathy and condolences of us all on the death of the Bishop’s Mother. The loss of both Parents in the space of seven months is indeed a devastating bereavement. May the God of all gurneyFiresafetyltd comfort grant the family the strength which comes from their Christian faith at this time. Unit 5, 8 Catherine St, Limavady onestopsafetyshop Tel: 0287 7722252 As has now become the norm, various organisations within the Dioceses of Derry and • Risk Assessments in accordance DO YOU SUFFER FROM PAINFUL Raphoe have reports on their activities over the past year. This year, as well as the Mothers’ with current legislation LEGS & FEET? Union and DRY and RDYC, we have a report from the Bishops’ Appeal. In this edition, • Staff Training For specialist diagnosis and treatment of the overall theme is Transforming Community, Radiating Christ, our Diocesan development • Fire and Health & Safety signage lower limb and foot conditions relating to… project. I am grateful to the Rev’d. Mervyn Peoples for his article and photographs. • Fire Fighting Equipment, Sales & • Heel Pain • Corns Services (Commercial & Domestic) • Ingrowing Toenails • Diabetes It is my hope that the changes and comings and goings of the last year to and from Derry • General fire safety advice and • Verruca • Arthritis and Raphoe have been recorded accurately. I appreciate the invaluable assistance of the consultation • Calluses (Hard Skin) • Burning Feet Staff of the Diocesan Office, Mr. Geoffrey Kelly and Miss Sandra Wallace. They ensure that Tel: 02871349665 • Lower Limb & Foot Injuries numerous details and changes, for example on membership of Diocesan boards and Mob: 07752443490 Full Consultation & Treatment £18 committees are recorded, though any mistakes which survive are my responsibility! Email: john@gurneyfiresafety.co.uk Proprietor: Ruth Doherty Web: www.gurneyfiresafety.co.uk (BSc.Hons.Pod.SRCh.MChS) Suggestions for improvement of this Directory are always welcome. I conclude by expressing my appreciation of the favourable comments that I receive from clergy and laity around Derry and Raphoe. Private & Commercial David W. T. Crooks Developer InIshowenoIl

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The work will continue in 2010 and beyond, hopefully engaging more and more people as we Radiating Christ remain “On the Move.” New and challenging initiatives will start to bear fruit as we under the direction of the Holy Spirit transform our faith communities. On 25 May 1961 President John F. Kennedy made a speech given before a joint session of Congress. He laid before the This diocesan directory demonstrates the vast number of faithful and hard working people who people of America a monumental challenge. He said, “I on a regular basis contribute much to our parishes, the dioceses and the Church of Ireland in believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the general. We thank God daily for their endeavours. The Baseline Questionnaire identified 5,790 people who play an action role as volunteers in our parishes. Such a figure is encouraging. But goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon we cannot be complacent. In 2009 we had 27,463 parishioners in 48 parish groupings. The and returning him safely to the Earth.” challenge facing us is to explore ways in which we can build up our faith communities in the It was a challenge that the American people embraced. months and years ahead. Not everything we try will succeed but that should not prevent us from Thousands of people all over the world engaged in the process trying. President Kennedy had a vision that became a reality. We in Derry and Raphoe have a of making the dream a reality. New and visionary thinking was vision of a renewed church reaching out into the community and beyond. A church notice brought to bear on a project never before attempted. Just over board had the following message written on it. “The task that lies ahead of us is never as great eight years later on 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz as the power that is behind us.” This is indeed true. The American people achieved their goal with limited resources. Imagine what we can achieve with God’s resources, after all, think about Aldrin, as part of the Apollo 11 mission, became the first who created the moon and the limitless wonders of the universe. humans to land and walk on the moon. It was a day that the world held its breath, as half a billion people watched the live pictures from a quarter of a million miles away. The astronauts returned safely to earth four days later. Complete Building Forty years later, we in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe embarked on a visionary mission aimed at transforming our Services Ltd. GerarD parish communities by radiating something of Christ’s love to those around us. After much discussion and careful planning, ➤Clerkofworks Mc LauGhLIN two “Going for Growth” sessions were held in the Everglades Consultancyandproject Hotel at which all 48 of our parish groupings were represented. Bishop Ken outlined the aims as being to supervision envision and inform the parish teams, to create interest and SOFT DRINK excitement, to generate a shared sense of purpose, and to ➤maintenanceandrepairs return home with a clear brief. ➤allworkTypesUndertaken DISTRIBUTOR Then came the fact finding and statistical analysis. Each parish was asked to complete a Baseline New Build, Renovation Questionnaire, which in essence was an audit of property, people and programmes. Parishes were & Restoration, etc. also asked to identify three specific areas for development. Some of the findings were later published in the “On the Move” booklet. Make Your Problem Ours! MILLTOWN During the summer and early autumn numerous parish development meetings were held across GLeNeeLy our dioceses, firming up on ideas and laying the foundation stones for the various in-house Telephone02871353117 CO.DONeGaL projects. It was an exciting time when both clergy and laity worked together in harmony. m:07870689454 Tel(074)9367133 Jackson’s Hotel was the venue for our “On the Move” evening in October when over 1,000 F:02871358533 Mobile(086)8608811 people from across our dioceses met to celebrate what has already been achieved and to reflect e:[email protected] on the church as having both a future and a hope. We joined in worship, we listened 118 Racecourse Road, L’Derry BT48 8NF

10 Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe 11 October 2009. The young people greatly enjoyed getting away for a few days and the guest speaker really connected with them during the workshop sessions on conflicts encountered in everyday life. The inflatable obstacle course and fun enjoyed were just added bonuses!

All in all, the RDYC strives to connect with the young The Raphoe Diocesan Youth Council (RDYC) is one people of our parishes, and through that connection, to help them find their own true half of Derry & Raphoe Youth (DRY) and is charged faith and identity – a place to believe and belong. with organising youth events throughout the Raphoe half of the United Dioceses. It has been in existence for the past twenty-nine years and is comprised of youth leaders and representatives from most of the parishes in Co. Donegal. The aim of the group is to organise fun-filled, relevant, Christ-centred events that reach out to all of the young people of these parishes and thereby to promote and deepen faith. However, the RDYC cannot act alone and needs the help and support of all people in all parishes to really make their work, work.

The RDYC meets on a regular basis to review and plan the events. At the AGM each year, a programme of events for the following year is drawn up and venues decided upon; it is desirable, but not always achievable, to hold events in all parts of the county. In 2009/2010, there are planned table quizzes, ten-pin bowling nights and a Live Nativity Play. Two of the most popular events that the RDYC runs on an annual basis are the Family Service and BBQ, and the Youth Weekend.

The Family Service is held in May each year and a guest speaker will always be invited. The RDYC Music Group will lead the praise in an alternative and contemporary worship style. This particular event encompasses all of the family, not just the young people, and is always greatly enjoyed by Photographs: Youth Weekend 2009 at the Guysmere Centre, Castlerock. those attending. The scrumptious BBQ served afterwards is usually readily devoured!

The annual Youth Weekend 2009 was held in Castlerock, Co. Londonderry at the beginning of

12 Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe 13 Diocesan Bishops’ Appeal

Why Bishops’ Appeal? “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.” – Isaiah 61, 1-2.

Concerned about the suffering of people in the developing world, and in response to the many calls of the Bible to reach out and help the poor, hungry and oppressed, the House of Bishops established the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal in 1972. Since then, the Bishops’ Appeal, thanks to the contributions of the people of the Church of Ireland, has helped our partners bring hope to many thousands of people in the poorest parts of the world.

Bishops’ Appeal focuses its efforts in four areas of need,

1 Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture 2 Health 3 Education 4 Emergency Relief

The contributions of church members have made it possible for Bishops’ Appeal to bring some hope to people suffering from great need.

Thandi Zundu, Trustee Member from Mary Sumner House, attends our Annual Overseas Evening ‘Out Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture of Africa’ which was held in St. Columba’s Hall, Omagh. In the photograph from left to right are: Ann Among the projects which Bishops’ Appeal has supported were Christian Aid projects to Orr (Action and Outreach Coordinator) Ruth Mercer (All Ireland President Elect), Thandi Zundu, promote agricultural skills in India and West Africa, and a GOAL project to build a Jean Fox ( Derry and Raphoe Diocesan President), Mary Good, Margaret Crawford (All Ireland suspension bridge in Honduras. This bridge allowed isolated villagers to have safe access to President), Harriet England, and Roberta Roberts (Down and Dromore Diocesan President. schools and to markets for their produce.

Health tell them, at first hand, of the situation in her country and how Mothers Union initiatives are helping transform the lives of large numbers of people there. Access to health facilities is very difficult in parts of the world which are covered by Bishops’ Appeal partners. Infant and maternal mortality are very serious problems for people in these These reassurances have renewed our determination to work continuously to improve the areas. An example of the contribution made by our supporters is a SAFE training project for lives of others throughout the world. Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Afghanistan, a country with one of the highest levels of maternal and infant mortality in the world. Trained TBAs improve the chances of mothers In the words of Mary Sumner’s personal prayer: ‘All this day, O Lord, let me touch as many lives and babies surviving childbirth. as possible for thee.’ Education Ann Orr Church Mission Society Ireland is an important Bishops’ Appeal Partner, and we have Derry and Raphoe Outreach Coordinator. supported a CMSI vocational training project in Sudan. This allows CMSI to extend the activities of the West Nile Vocational Training Centre. The centre provides vocational training for young Ugandans and Sudanese refugees who have not been able to get access to an academic education due to war in the border region. The trained young people will benefit the local community through providing a source of highly skilled personnel and services.

16 Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe 17 The Clergy of Derry and Raphoe The Clergy of Derry and Raphoe F +Good, Kenneth Raymond (1977), * Clergy with a licence to preach and officiate ** Clergy with permission to preach and officiate Bishop of Derry and Raphoe 2002, ** Fawcett, Frederick William (1950), The See House, 112 Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JF, * Classon, Michael Campbell, I Camus-juxta-Mourne 1987, a Canon of Derry 1986, ret. 1999, Tel 028 7135 1206 (H), Aux. Min. (1989), Summy, Portnoo, 028 7126 2440 (O), Fax 028 7135 2554, Co. Donegal, Tel 074 954 5242 Springbank, 73 Moneysallin Rd., Kilrea, Adamson, Anthony Scott (1978), Co. L’Derry BT51 5SR, Tel 028 2954 1744 Email [email protected] I Stranorlar, Meenglass and Kilteevogue (2006), The Rectory, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal , Collins, Donard Michael (1983), ** Graham, Frederick Lawrence (1966), I Killowen 1998, St. John’s Rectory, Ferry, Henry David John (1988), Tel 074 913 1081 I Donagheady 2001, Canon of Derry 2005, I Donagheady 1991, Canon of Derry 1996, Email [email protected] 4 Laurel Hill, Coleraine, ret. 2000, 80 Altnahinch Road, Ballymoney, Co. L’Derry BT51 3AT, Tel 028 7034 2629 33 Longland Road, Donemana, Co. Tyrone BT82 0PH, Tel 028 7139 8017 Co. Antrim BT44 9JS, Tel 028 2764 1016 B Crawford, Rev Louise (2002), Email [email protected] ** Griffin, Victor Gilbert Benjamin (1947), R Kilrea and Aghadowey 2005, Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin ** Bach, John Edward Goulden (1969), 2 Moneygran Road, Kilrea, Ferry, Malcolm Ronald Keith (1996), I Clooney Parish, Londonderry 2008, 1969, ret. 1991, 7 Tyler Rd., Limavady, Chaplain and Lecturer, University of Co. Londonderry BT51 5SJ, Co. L’Derry BT49 0DW, Tel 028 7776 2093 Ulster, Coleraine, 70 Hopefield Ave, Tel 028 2954 0257, The Rectory, 20 Limavady Road, Portrush, Co. Antrim BT56 8HE, Email [email protected] Londonderry BT47 1JD, Tel 028 7134 4306 Griscome, David (1989), Tel 028 7082 3348 (H), 028 7032 4549/7032 I Convoy, Monellan and Donaghmore 4652 (O), Fax 028 7032 4904 (O) Creighton, Frederick David (1988), Fox, Raymond (1971), I Donegal G 2002, Canon of Raphoe 2009, (2006), The Rectory, Convoy, Co. Donegal, I Glendermott, 2000, Canon of Derry 2008, Tel 074 910 1898 Barton, Samuel David (1984), BC Fahan Glendermott Rectory, 11 Church Brae, The Rectory, Donegal, Co. Donegal, Upr & Lr 1992, Canon of Raphoe 1998, Londonderry BT47 2LS, Tel 028 7134 3001 Tel 074 972 1075, Church Street, Buncrana, Co. Donegal Email [email protected] h Tel 074 936 1154, Fax 074 936 3726, Crooks, David William Talbot (1977), Email [email protected] I Taughboyne G 1984, Canon of Raphoe ** Freeman, Gordon Bertie (1995), Hall, Harry (1991), 1991, Taughboyne Rectory, Churchtown, I Ardara G 1998, ret. 2007, I Ardstraw, Baronscourt, Badoney Upper Blair, John Wallace (1981), Carrigans, Co. Donegal, 3 Leyland Meadows, Ballycastle, and Badoney Lower with Greenan, 2005, I Faughanvale 1997, Canon of Derry 2009, Tel 074 914 0135, Co. Antrim BT54 6JX, Tel 028 2076 8458 2 Bunderg Road, Newtownstewart, Co. 21 Main St., Eglinton, Co. L’Derry BT47 3AB, Email [email protected] Tyrone BT78 4NQ, Tel/Fax 028 8166 1342 Tel 028 7181 0217 g Hanna, Isaac (2008), Bishop’s Curate, ** Bryans, Joseph, (1942), I Tamlaghtard d Gilmore, Henry (1975), Dungiven and Bovevagh, The Rectory, and Aghanloo 1960, ret. 1990, 1 Eventide Dungiven, Co Londonderry, Gdns., Limavady, Co. L’Derry BT49 0AX, Deane, John (2002), I Ardara, I Moville & Donagh G 1991, Canon of Raphoe 2001, The Rectory, Tel 028 7774 1226, Tel 028 7776 2768 Glencolumbkille, Inniskeel, Email [email protected] Lettermacaward and Glenties, 2008, Moville, Co. Donegal, Tel 074 938 2572 The Rectory, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Harte, Matthew Scott (1971), C Tel 074 954 1124 Given, Harold Richard (1978), I Tamlaghtfinlagan 1992, Finlagan Rectory, I Dunfanaghy 1998, Archdeacon of Raphoe 1983, ** Carson, Gerald James Alexander (1949), Dinsmore, Ivan (2001), R Balteagh, 77 Ballykelly Rd., Limavady, I Clonallon (Dromore), ret. 1990, Co. L’Derry BT49 9DS, Tel 028 7776 2743 Prebendary of Howth in St. Patrick’s Carrick, Tamlaghtard and Aghanloo, 2004, Cathedral, Dublin 2007, Avonbrook Gdns, Coleraine, 115 Drumsurn Road, Limavady, Co. L’Derry BT52 1SS, Tel 028 7035 6047 ** Good, George Fitzgerald (1942), Horn Head Rd., Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, Co. Londonderry BT49 0PD, Tel 074 913 6187, Fax 074 913 6051, Tel 028 7776 3069, I Templemore and Dean of Derry 1967, Clarke, Robert William (1983), ret. 1984 Email [email protected] I Edenderry & Clanabogan 1987, Canon of Email [email protected] Derry 2005, Edenderry Rectory, 91 Crevenagh Road., Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT79 0EZ, Tel 028 8224 5525

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