Canon Arthur Barrett has been installed as the new Dean of the Church of Ireland in Derry and Raphoe.
A large congregation attended the ceremony in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe which was attended by Dean Barrett’s wife Brigid, his family and many friends.
As well as many from the diocese of Derry and Raphoe there was a strong representation from his former parish of Rossory.
Members of the congregation also travelled from as far afield as Dublin for the Service.
The preacher at the Service was Archbishop David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
As well as being Dean of Raphoe, Dean Barrett will be Rector of the parishes of Raphoe, Raymochy and Clonleigh.
Canon Barrett was formerly Rector of Rossory Parish, near Enniskillen, in Clogher diocese.
Ordained in 1997 he began his ministry with a curacy in Seagoe Parish, Portadown. He has since serve as Rector in parishes in Dublin and Co Sligo.
Prior to ordination he spent 15 years in business, being Managing Director of a company before beginning his theological training.
He is married to Brigid and they have three children, Charlie, Nathan and Lucy.
St Eunan’s Cathedral (also known as Raphoe Cathedral) is one of two cathedral churches of the United dioceses pf Derry and Raphoe in the Church of Ireland.
It is located in Raphoe, Co Donegal and is dedicated to Saint Eunan who was abbot of Iona (679–704). The other diocesan cathedral is St Columb’s Cathedral in Derry.
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