Presentations to retiring Church of Ireland Bishop

A NUMBER of presentations were made at a recent function to mark the retirement of Bishop Richard Henderson, Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry. Bishop Henderson recently [private]announced that he was retiring and returning to minister in Carlisle, England. His final engagement here was when he officiated at the annual Carol Service in St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam. Afterwards Archbishop Michael Neary paid tribute to Bishop Richard with whom he had enjoyed very cordial relations over the past 13 years. Archbishop Neary recalled being present at his installation in 1997 and referred to Bishop Richard's ecumenical spirit. He also said that during his time in the west Bishop Henderson combined great intellectual ability with a warm pastoral approach. He wished him, his wife Anita and their two daughters every blessing in the years ahead.[/private]