Waterlooville church welcomes its first new parish priest in 13 years

A CHURCH in the heart of Waterlooville has welcomed its first new parish priest in 13 years.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Sep 2018, 15:40 BST
Updated 27th Sep 2018, 21:31 BST
The Reverend Dr Colin Lawlor alongside The Bishop of Portsmouth, The Right Reverend Christopher Foster. Picture: Malcolm WellsThe Reverend Dr Colin Lawlor alongside The Bishop of Portsmouth, The Right Reverend Christopher Foster. Picture: Malcolm Wells
The Reverend Dr Colin Lawlor alongside The Bishop of Portsmouth, The Right Reverend Christopher Foster. Picture: Malcolm Wells

Reverend Colin Lawlor has been inducted into his new role at St George's Church by the Bishop of Portsmouth, Christopher Foster.

Rev Lawlor had previously served as a parish priest near Brighton, in Stanmer and Falmer, but embarked on Waterlooville after the retirement of Rev Mike Sheffield. 

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After a packed out ceremony on September 19 '“ attended by the mayor of Havant, Peter Wade, Father Lawlor said: '˜I am enormously excited about my new role at St. Georges.

'˜I am very much looking forward to getting to know my parishioners and wider community in the months and years ahead.'

Rev Lawlor enjoyed a buffet reception after the ceremony.     

 

 

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