• 17 October 2025

Vacancy for a rector, Killaney and Carryduff

The Grouped Parishes of Killaney and Carryduff in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore seek to appoint a rector who:

  • Shows a passionate love for Christ.

  • Is an effective and enthusiastic preacher.

  • Has a heart for evangelism and community outreach.

  • Will energetically encourage young people and families to become more involved in Church activities.

  • Communicates easily with people of all ages.

  • Has a compassionate nature and places a high value on pastoral care.

  • Is respectful of the traditions of the Church of Ireland but is open to contemporary ideas and ways of worshipping God.

  • Will immerse themselves in all aspects of Church life.

  • Will help us build a thriving Church that develops strong, committed disciples of Christ.

Closing date: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 12 noon.

For more information and a Parish Profile please contact:

Tracey Taggart
Diocese of Down & Dromore
Unit 1, 21 Old Channel Road
Belfast
BT3 9DE
Email: ttaggart@downdromorediocese.org
Phone: 028 9082 8854