A new Rector has been appointed to the Church of Ireland Inver Group of Parishes in south west Donegal.
Rev Susan Elliott was instituted as Rector of the Grouped Parishes of Inver, Mountcharles, Killaghtee and Killybegs at a service St. John’s Church in Inver on Wednesday last.
Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Rt Rev Andrew Forster welcomed Rev Susan Elliott, who was born in Durban in South Africa welcomed her and her husband Don to the service. Clergy from other local denominations were in attendance and children from Inver and Killaghteee schools sang at the event.
During the service, the Archdeacon of Raphoe, Ven. David Huss urged Rev Susan Elliott to let her ministry be one of peace.
Rev Susan Elliott was instituted as Rector of of the Grouped Parishes of Inver, Mountcharles, Killaghtee and Killybegs at a service St. John’s Church in Inver on Wednesday last.
Bishop Andrew was assisted during the Service by the Diocesan Registrar, Rev Canon David Crooks, the Rector of the Stranorlar Group, Rev Adam Pullen and wardens from all four grouped parishes.
Afterwards, the congregation made their way to Doorin Hall for speeches and presentations to clergy and readers who had assisted during the vacancy following the departure of Rev Lindsey Farrell.
Rev Susan Elliott were welcomed to the Raphoe and Derry Diocese with a reception at Doorin Hall
The new incumbent thanked the parishioners for the warmth of their welcome for her and her husband, Don: “We feel so blessed. And in terms of being here, this is beyond our wildest dreams.
“We can’t believe the Irish welcome. Everybody talks about the cold weather, but the Irish welcome is so warm. It’s hotter than the hottest South African day.”