Diocesan News15 Feb 21

Conferment of Dean Shane Forster

In a short online service (via Zoom) on Sunday 14th February 2021, Canon Shane Forster, previously Rector of Ballymore Parish in Tandragee, was conferred to his new position as the Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.

Archbishop John McDowell paid tribute to Shane’s abilities and skills as a clergyperson and also his hard work as Executive Chaplain to successive Archbishops of Armagh. Prayers were said for God’s blessing on the Forster family and the ongoing ministry and witness of our Cathedral Church.

The necessary Declarations were made by Canon Shane Forster, by Canon Colin Moore as Provincial Registrar and Canon Norman Porteus, the Precentor of the Cathedral.

The service ended with The Blessing and the traditional round of applause for the new Dean.

For further information please contact:

Mr Jonathan Hull

Diocesan Communications Officer, Armagh 07703 821533
dco@armagh.anglican.org

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