Bishop Michael Router announces clerical changes for Derry Diocese

Bishop Michael Router has announced a series of clerical adjustments for the Diocese of Derry, scheduled to take effect on October 30, 2026. This marks the first set of clerical changes implemented since his installation as Bishop of Derry on September 20, 2026.

Key appointments include Rev Patrick Lagan as parish priest for Greencastle and Badoney Lower, and Rev Chris McDermott as parish priest for Ardstraw West, Castlederg, Langfield, and Termonamongan. Rev James Devine will serve as Administrator of Granaghan, while Rev Roland Colhoun will become Administrator of Donagheady.

Additionally, Very Rev Michael Canny and Rev Paul McCafferty have been reappointed as Vicars General. Several clergy members were also appointed as Vicars Forane for various deaneries, including Inishowen, County Derry, County Tyrone, and Derry City. Rev Eamon McDevitt is set to retire.