Diocese of Down & Dromore

Revd Lee Boal introduced in St John's Orangefield

Revd Lee Boal was introduced as Priest-in-charge for Orangefield Parish on Thursday 4 June 2026. Lee served his curacy in Lisburn Cathedral and many Cathedral parishioners came along to cheer him on. Area Dean Canon Bill Press (Knockbreda Parish) led the service and Dean Sam Wright gave the address.

  • Lee, his wife Beth and their little boy
    Lee, his wife Beth and their little boy
  • Bishop David welcomes Lee to the diocese
    Bishop David welcomes Lee to the diocese
  • Revd Lee Boal and his preacher, Dean Sam Wright
    Revd Lee Boal and his preacher, Dean Sam Wright
  • Church Wardens Tracy Morrow (People's) and Wesley Johnston (Rector's)
    Church Wardens Tracy Morrow (People's) and Wesley Johnston (Rector's)
  • St John's was full for the occasion
    St John's was full for the occasion
  • Orangefield worship team
    Orangefield worship team
  • Bishop David at the beginning the service
    Bishop David at the beginning the service
  • Bishop David prays for Dean Sam before he preaches
    Bishop David prays for Dean Sam before he preaches
  • Address from Dean Sam Wright, Lisburn Cathedral
    Address from Dean Sam Wright, Lisburn Cathedral
  • Bishop David issues the call to Lee
    Bishop David issues the call to Lee
  • Bishop lays hands on Lee
    Bishop lays hands on Lee
  • Congratulations!
    Congratulations!
  • A resounding welcome for the new Priest-in-charge
    A resounding welcome for the new Priest-in-charge
  • Bishop David, Revd Lee Boal and Dean Sam Wright
    Bishop David, Revd Lee Boal and Dean Sam Wright
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