Diocese of Down & Dromore

Revd Ken McGrath installed as Canon in Down Cathedral

Rector of Gilnahirk, the Revd Canon Ken McGrath, was installed as Prebendary of St Andrews in Down Cathedral on Palm Sunday, 13 April 2025. Revd Noel Gordon, curate of St Mary's, Ballybeen, gave the address and Gilnahirk's diocesan reader, Wendy Jenkins, led the intercessions. Ken's family also took part as did St Dorothea's choir and organist, Richard Ryan. Ken is the first canon to be installed by Dean Henry Blair.

  • Prebendary of St Andrews in his stall
    Prebendary of St Andrews in his stall
  • Bishop David, Canon Ken and Dean Henry
    Bishop David, Canon Ken and Dean Henry
  • Ken and his wife Annette
    Ken and his wife Annette
  • Preacher, Revd Noel Gordon and Diocesan Reader, Wendy Jenkins who led the intercessions
    Preacher, Revd Noel Gordon and Diocesan Reader, Wendy Jenkins who led the intercessions
  • Daughter Charlotte with her niece
    Daughter Charlotte with her niece
  • John and Hannah McGrath led worship
    John and Hannah McGrath led worship
  • Canon Ken and Dean Henry
    Canon Ken and Dean Henry
  • Revd Noel Gordon gives the address
    Revd Noel Gordon gives the address
  • The choir lead the hymns
    The choir lead the hymns
  • Canon Chancellor, John Auchmuty reads the mandate
    Canon Chancellor, John Auchmuty reads the mandate
  • The Installation
    The Installation
  • Wendy leads the intercessions
    Wendy leads the intercessions
  • The bishop and new canon
    The bishop and new canon
  • Canon Ken with his Churchwardens Philip and Maggie
    Canon Ken with his Churchwardens Philip and Maggie
  • Richard and members of St Dorothea's Choir
    Richard and members of St Dorothea's Choir
  • Richard Ryan at the organ
    Richard Ryan at the organ
  • Three Deans of Down - Henry Hull, Henry Blair and John Dinnen
    Three Deans of Down - Henry Hull, Henry Blair and John Dinnen
  • You're 'it'!
    You're 'it'!
  • Refreshments in the Narthex
    Refreshments in the Narthex
  • Papa and Abigail
    Papa and Abigail
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