Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
| Diocese of Derry and Raphoe Church of Ireland | |
| Province: | Armagh |
|---|---|
 St Columb's Cathedral in Londonderry | |
| Bishop: | Kenneth Good |
| Organisation | |
| Details | |
| Website: | derry.anglican.org |
The Diocese of Derry and Raphoe is a diocese of the Church of Ireland, within the Province of Armagh. The diocese extends over two counties: County Londonderry (in the United Kingdom) and County Donegal (in the Republic of Ireland).
History
From the Reformation (and indeed before it) Derry and Raphoe were two separate dioceses. In the reorganisation of the Church of Ireland though, a number of dioceses were amalgamated, in view of declining population. Derry and Raphoe were united in 1834 as the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe,[1] and it is for this reason that the united diocese has two cathedrals.
Cathedrals
- The Cathedral Church of St Columb, Londonderry
- The Cathedral Church of St Eunan, Raphoe, County Donegal
Bishops
The current Bishop is the Right Reverend Kenneth (Ken) Good, who was consecrated on 11 June 2002.
The following is a list the bishops of the diocese.[1]
| Tenure | Incumbent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1853–1867 | William Higgin | |
| 1867–1896 | William Alexander | |
| 1896–1916 | George Alexander Chadwick | |
| 1916–1944 | Joseph Irvine Peacocke | |
| 1945–1958 | Robert McNeil Boyd | |
| 1958–1969 | Charles John Tyndall | |
| 1970–1975 | Cuthbert Irvine Peacocke | |
| 1975–1980 | Robert "Robin" Eames | Translated to Armagh |
| 1980–2003 | James Mehaffey | |
| 2002–present | Kenneth Raymond Good |
Outside links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1986). Handbook of British Chronology (Third Edition, revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 387–388. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
| Church of Ireland dioceses |
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Province of Armagh: Armagh •
Clogher •
Connor •
Derry and Raphoe •
Down and Dromore •
Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh •
Tuam, Killala and Achonry
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