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New Church of Ireland Bishop appointed for Tuam, Killala & Achonry

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THE NEW CHURCH OF IRELAND BISHOP OF TUAM, KILLALA AND ACHONRY IS DEAN OF ARMAGH PATRICK ROOKE, AS ELECTED BY THE CHURCH’S HOUSE OF BISHOPS YESTERDAY.

HE SUCCEEDS BISHOP RICHARD HENDERSON, WHO RESIGNED TO TAKE UP AN APPOINTMENT IN ENGLAND’S CARLISLE DIOCESE EARLIER THIS YEAR.

WHILE HE GREW UP IN DUBLIN, DEAN ROOKE’S MATERNAL FAMILY COMES FROM MAYO, WHILE FAMILY MEMBERS LIVE IN HIS NEW DIOCESE.

HE HAS SPENT THE PAST 33 YEARS IN NORTHERN IRELAND.

THE NEW BISHOP IS MARRIED WITH 3 GROWN-UP CHILDREN.

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