Down and Dromore welcomes two new staff
The Diocese of Down & Dromore is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members of staff to Church House, Mr Roy Lawther (pictured right) and Mr Brian Lavery (pictured left).
Roy Lawther has been appointed to the role of Diocesan Secretary, commencing his post on Monday past. Having worked in the local government for the last ten years, including managing the merger between two local councils, Roy will bring his wealth of knowledge and experience to this management role within the Diocese. Roy also serves as Honorary Treasurer at St Columbanus’ Parish, Ballyholme.
Speaking of his appointment Roy said, “I am delighted to start this new challenge and am looking forward to meeting new people within the Diocese.”
Brian Lavery will take up the post of Finance Officer for Down and Dromore. Brian is a member of St Finnian’s Parish, Cregagh and comes to the Diocese from the Church Mission Society Ireland, where he was been the Finance Manager for the last nine years. Brian would like to pay tribute to all his former colleagues and wishes CMS Ireland well as it helps parishes in Ireland engage in mission with the global church.
Brian is very much looking forward to his new role, which he hopes will help facilitate mission in the local context within the Diocese. He will take up his post on Monday 6th February.
Bishop Harold has welcomed these two new appointments saying, “We are very pleased to welcome Roy and Brian to the team in Church House and wish them God’s blessing in their new and important ministry in the diocese.’