Diocese of Down & Dromore

Commissioning of Diocesan Readers 2026

Bishop David was delighted to commission four new Diocesan readers on Tuesday evening 21 April 2026. Drumgooland Parish Church was packed and the atmosphere was one of worship and thanksgiving. Warmest congratulations to Eleanor, James, Paul and Brendan!

  • Bishop David and his four new Diocesan Readers
    Bishop David and his four new Diocesan Readers
  • Eleanor Cochrane (Drumgooland)
    Eleanor Cochrane (Drumgooland)
  • James Henderson (Kilkeel)
    James Henderson (Kilkeel)
  • Paul Stafford (Magherally)
    Paul Stafford (Magherally)
  • Brendan Whittle (Dromara)
    Brendan Whittle (Dromara)
  • Chatting before the service
    Chatting before the service
  • Bishop David robed with James, Eleanor, Paul and Brendan
    Bishop David robed with James, Eleanor, Paul and Brendan
  • Eleanor with her rector, Revd Ian Linton
    Eleanor with her rector, Revd Ian Linton
  • James with his rector, Revd Ali Calvin
    James with his rector, Revd Ali Calvin
  • Paul with his rector, Revd Karen Salmon
    Paul with his rector, Revd Karen Salmon
  • Brendan with his rector, Revd George Okikiolu
    Brendan with his rector, Revd George Okikiolu
  • A full congregation in Drumgooland Parish Church
    A full congregation in Drumgooland Parish Church
  • Revd Karen Salmon gives the address
    Revd Karen Salmon gives the address
  • Warden of Readers, Revd Willie Nixon presents the four for commissioning
    Warden of Readers, Revd Willie Nixon presents the four for commissioning
  • Paul Stafford is commissioned
    Paul Stafford is commissioned
  • Brendan Whittle is commissioned
    Brendan Whittle is commissioned
  • James Henderson is commissioned
    James Henderson is commissioned
  • Eleanor Cochrane is commissioned
    Eleanor Cochrane is commissioned
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