Pictured: Rev Johnny Lowden with his wife Emily
Rev Johnny Lowden has been appointed Rector of the Stranorlar, Meenglass & Kilteevogue Group of Parishes in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Raphoe.
Rev Lowden is the former curate of Glendermott and Newbuildings.
He will succeed Rev Adam Pullen who left in June 2023 to become Rector of Fanlobbus Union in the Diocese of Cork. Since then, Rev Canon Mervyn Peoples has been providing vacancy cover.
Rev Lowden, who was born in Bangor but grew up in Downpatrick, was priested in September 2022, a year after his ordination. He is steeped in music, coming from a family who are well-known in the guitar-making business.
The news was shared with congregations in both groups of parishes yesterday.
The parishioners in Stranorlar, Meenglass & Kilteevogue will be interested to know that in his ministry, their new Rector is eager to help others to deepen their faith and apply it in daily life. He also describes himself as passionate about preaching, sacramental ministry, and social justice, and interested in the wide variety of traditions and perspectives present in the Church of Ireland.
He and his wife, Emily, are keen hillwalkers, and Rev Lowden’s other interests include games – both computer and board – reading, following sport and, unsurprisingly, playing the guitar.
Rev Lowden says he is delighted to have been appointed Rector of the Stranorlar Group of parishes and is looking forward to joining the parishioners on their communal pilgrim journey together. A date has yet to be fixed for the Service of Institution.
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