Bishop delegates Confirmations due to injury
Dr Bill Murphy will attend a specialist in the coming days to determine the full extent of a lower back problem that has significantly hindered his mobility as it is aggravated by standing and walking.
Parishioners have been told the bishop will not be able to preside at every ceremony. In his absence, children will be confirmed by 12 vicars forane, whose role it is to spearhead countywide pastoral areas.
