His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of the Diocese of Raphoe, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor.
The news of this Episcopal appointment will be made public this morning at 11.00am Ireland time (12.00pm in the Vatican).
Photographers and journalists are invited to attend Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast, Diocese of Down and Connor. Mass will be celebrated at 10.00am this morning with principal celebrant Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor, who will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
Afterwards, at 11.00am, Bishop McGuckian will be publicly announced as Bishop of Down and Connor.
To obtain photographs for publication purposes, please contact Father Edward McGee by email dcpress@downandconnor.org or by phone +44 78111 44268.