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Leadership transition in the Diocese of Derry

Overview

Following the resignation of Bishop Donal McKeown, Michael Router was nominated by Pope Leo XIV to lead the Diocese of Derry. Router, formerly the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Armagh, was installed as the new Bishop of Derry on September 20, 2026, at Saint Eugene’s Cathedral.

Shortly after his installation, Bishop Router announced a series of clerical adjustments and appointments within the diocese, scheduled to take effect on October 30, 2026. These changes include the appointment of new parish priests for several areas, the naming of administrators for Granaghan and Donagheady, and the reappointment of Vicars General. The adjustments also involve several appointments of Vicars Forane across various deaneries and the retirement of Rev Eamon McDevitt.

Entities

Diocese of Derry · Michael Router · Pope Leo XIV · Saint Eugene's Cathedral · Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bishop Michael Router announces clerical changes for Derry Diocese

    Bishop Michael Router has announced the first set of clerical changes for the Diocese of Derry, effective October 2026, involving new parish priest appointments and administrative shifts.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bishop Michael Router to be installed in Derry Diocese

    Bishop Michael Router will be installed as the new Bishop of Derry this Sunday, September 20, at Saint Eugene's Cathedral.

Sources

catholicbishops.ie · derrydaily.net