The Vocations Society of St Joseph warmly welcomes the announcement that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Michael Router as the new Bishop of Derry.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Bishop Michael and assure him of our prayers and spiritual support as he prepares for his formal installation in September and begins his new episcopal ministry in the diocese.
At the same time, we wish to express our deepest gratitude to Bishop Donal McKeown following the announcement of his retirement after years of faithful service to the Diocese of Derry. We are immensely grateful for the consistent encouragement, guidance, and generous support Bishop Donal has shown to The Vocations Society of St Joseph and our work in promoting and supporting vocations over the years.
We invite all our supporters and friends to join us in praying for Bishop Michael as he steps into this new leadership role, and for Bishop Donal as he begins this new chapter in his ministry.
St. Joseph, Patron of Vocations — Pray for us.
