Bishop Michael Router has announced sweeping adjustments as part of the Diocese of Derry's 2026 clerical changes.
Rev Patrick Lagan has now been named the parish priest of the Greencastle and Badoney Lower parishes, replacing Rev James Devine.
He has been named as the new Administrator of the parish of Granaghan, as well as Curate of the parishes of Kilrea & Desertoghill and the parish of Errigal.
Also, the Very Rev John Farren has been made Vicar Forane for the Inishowen Deanery.
"Bishop Router thanks the priests of the Diocese for their continued ministry and service, and sends his good wishes to those taking up new appointments," the Diocese said in a statement.
"He also thanks the people of the Diocese for their prayers and support for their clergy, and encourages them to warmly welcome their new priests in the coming weeks."
"Please keep our priests and parish communities in your prayers."
A full list of the changes is below:
Rev Eamon McDevitt, PP Dunamanagh, to retire
Rev Paul Fraser, PP Ardstraw West & Castlederg, PP Langfield and PP Termonamongan, to be PP Drumragh
Rev Chris McDermott, Adm Granaghan, CC Kilrea & Desertoghill and CC Errigal, to be PP Ardstraw West & Castlederg, PP Langfield and PP Termonamongan
Rev James Devine, CC Ardstraw East, CC Badoney Upper, CC Badoney Lower and CC Greencastle, to be Adm Granaghan, CC Kilrea & Desertoghill and CC Errigal
Rev Patrick Lagan, CC Glendermott and CC Strathfoyle, to be PP Greencastle and PP Badoney Lower
Rev Stephen Baxter, CC Drumragh and CC Cappagh, to be CC Glendermott and CC Strathfoyle
Rev Roland Colhoun, CC Ardstraw East, CC Badoney Upper, CC Badoney Lower and CC Greencastle, to be Adm Donagheady, while remaining CC Ardstraw East and CC Badoney Upper
Bishop Router notified that Very Rev Michael Canny, PP Glendermott and Adm Strathfoyle, and Rev Paul McCafferty were recently reappointed as Vicars General.
Bishop Router confirmed the re-appointment and appointment of a number of clergy in the role of Vicar Forane:
Very Rev John Farren, as Vicar Forane for Inishowen Deanery
Very Rev Peter Madden, as Vicar Forane for County Derry Deanery
Very Rev Kevin McElhennon, as Vicar Forane for the County Tyrone Deanery
Very Rev Paul Farren, Adm St Eugene's Cathedral, to be in addition Vicar Forane of the Derry City Deanery
Rev David O'Kane is retiring as Vicar Forane for the Derry City Deanery, while remaining as Adm Claudy