Saul parish priest is stepping down

26 July 2023

THE parish priest of Saul, Fr Paul Alexander, is to retire.

The Diocese of Down and Connor has announced that Fr Alexander will step down with effect from August 19.

Bishop Donal McKeown thanked Fr Alexander for his “many years of ministry and fruitful service”.

In other changes announced by the diocese, Canon John Murray, parish priest of Downpatrick, will also take on the role of administrator for Saul parish, while Fr Robert McMahon will become a curate in Downpatrick.

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