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25/02/2014
New Bishop Of Derry Appointed
Donal McKeown has been appointed as the new Bishop of Derry, it has been announced.
The 63-year-old was appointed by Pope Francis and will step into a post that has been vacant since 2011.
The position was previously held by Bishop Seamus Hegarty who was forced to retire due to ill-health.
Commenting on his appointment, Bishop McKeown said he felt "energised" by the challenge.
He added: "I look forward to working with people of faith and people of doubt within this wonderful and historic diocese, so that together we can generate hope for our young people.
"I feel energised by this challenge. I look forward to working with you as we remember the past and confidently face the future with Christ as our constant friend and guide."
Born in 1950, Bishop McKeown was ordained at the age of 27 as a priest for the Diocese of Down and Connor. In 2001, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Down and Connor.
He will be installed as Bishop of Derry on Sunday 6 April 2014, in St. Eugene's Cathedral, Derry.
(JP/CD)
The 63-year-old was appointed by Pope Francis and will step into a post that has been vacant since 2011.
The position was previously held by Bishop Seamus Hegarty who was forced to retire due to ill-health.
Commenting on his appointment, Bishop McKeown said he felt "energised" by the challenge.
He added: "I look forward to working with people of faith and people of doubt within this wonderful and historic diocese, so that together we can generate hope for our young people.
"I feel energised by this challenge. I look forward to working with you as we remember the past and confidently face the future with Christ as our constant friend and guide."
Born in 1950, Bishop McKeown was ordained at the age of 27 as a priest for the Diocese of Down and Connor. In 2001, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Down and Connor.
He will be installed as Bishop of Derry on Sunday 6 April 2014, in St. Eugene's Cathedral, Derry.
(JP/CD)
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