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Revd Stephen Doherty is introduced in Ballyhalbert

Tuesday 24 February 2026 and a very happy occasion in St Andrew's Ballyhalbert (Ballyeasborough) as Bishop David introduced Revd Stephen Doherty as Community Pastor. Stephen was raised in Portavogie and grew up in St Andrew's so it was a welcome home! Friend of over 20 years, Revd Adrian Dorrian, gave the address in a church full to overflowing and there were speeches and refreshments in the hall afterwards.

  • Musicians Sam and Catherine
    Musicians Sam and Catherine
  • James, Stephen, Gemma and Matthew Doherty
    James, Stephen, Gemma and Matthew Doherty
  • Revd Adrian Dorrian and Revd Stephen Doherty before the service
    Revd Adrian Dorrian and Revd Stephen Doherty before the service
  • Area Dean Canon Gill Withers leads the service
    Area Dean Canon Gill Withers leads the service
  • The address
    The address
  • Stephen confirms his call
    Stephen confirms his call
  • The Commission
    The Commission
  • Welcome and congratulations Stephen
    Welcome and congratulations Stephen
  • Revd Stephen Doherty and Revd Adrian Dorrian
    Revd Stephen Doherty and Revd Adrian Dorrian
  • Friends of more than 20 years
    Friends of more than 20 years
  • Stephen and Bishop David
    Stephen and Bishop David
  • The formal photo
    The formal photo
  • Archdeacon Jim Cheshire, Revd Stephen, Canon Gill and Revd Adrian
    Archdeacon Jim Cheshire, Revd Stephen, Canon Gill and Revd Adrian
  • People's Warden, Jim Miskimmin
    People's Warden, Jim Miskimmin
  • Alison speaks on behalf of St Mark's Newtownards, Glen Community Church and West Winds Community Church
    Alison speaks on behalf of St Mark's Newtownards, Glen Community Church and West Winds Community Church
  • Thanks from Stephen
    Thanks from Stephen
  • The catering team
    The catering team
  • Cllr Steven Irvine
    Cllr Steven Irvine
  • Alderman Robert Adair
    Alderman Robert Adair
  • Bishop David says a few words
    Bishop David says a few words
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