Canon Dermot Jameson is ordained 70 years
Congratulations to Canon Dermot Jameson who has just celebrated the 70th anniversary of his ordination. Dermot was celebrant at the Eucharist in his home church of St Bronach’s, Rostrevor, on Sunday 18 October.
Not only was it a special occasion for Dermot but also the first time in some months that the parishioners had shared the Eucharist together.
Rector, Rt Revd Darren McCartney said:
“It was with great joy and gratitude that we came together as a church family and very special to have our bishop, The Rt Revd David and his wife Hilary, join us for this special moment. Bishop David and Hilary kindly presented a gift, brought greetings and shared further with us in the service. The churchwardens made presentations to both Canon Dermot and his wife Sheila and a cake was cut for the special occasion.
“These moments just don’t happen without work going on in the background and I want to thank everyone who helped to make the service such a memorable occasion.”
Incredibly, Canon Dermot is 94 and his wife Sheila is a sprightly 90 years old.
Dermot’s ordained ministry
Dermot was ordained in 1950 and served his whole ministry in Down and Dromore. He was curate in Seagoe (50–53) and Holywood (53–57) after which he became incumbent of Kilkeel. From 1962–67 he was incumbent of Donaghcloney with Waringstown, becoming a Canon of Dromore Cathedral in 1977. His last incumbency was in Kilbroney, the parish into which he retired in 1993.
