• 03 October 2025

Archbishop of Armagh welcomes Canterbury announcement

The Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has issued the following statement following the announcement of the new Archbishop-elect of Canterbury.

“On behalf of the Church of Ireland, I express my best wishes to Bishop Sarah Mullally on her nomination to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury following today’s announcement by the Crown Nominations Commission, and assure her of the prayers of the members of the Church of Ireland as she enters into this challenging and important role in the life of the Anglican Communion.”