Three new priests were ordained in Connor Diocese at a packed service in Christ Church Parish Church, Lisburn, on Sunday 9th September, 2018.
They were the Rev Derek Harrington, the Rev William Jeffrey and the Rev Ian Mills.
Derek Harrington served his internship in the Parishes of Derg and Termonamongan, Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. He was ordained for the Parish of Christ Church, Lisburn.
William Jeffrey was deacon intern in the Parishes of Killaney and Carryduff, Diocese of Down and Dromore, and he was ordained for the Parish of St Mark, Ballymacash.
Ian Mills was deacon intern in the parish of St John the Baptist, Agherton, Diocese of Connor, and he was ordained for the Grouped Parishes of Larne and Inver with Glynn and Raloo.
The new priests were ordained by the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy. Preacher at the service was the Rev John Rutter, Derriaghy Rural Dean.
Read other news from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor website here.