Archdeacon of Dromore

The Archdeacon of Dromore is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Down and Dromore. The archdeacon is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of clergy within the diocese.

History

The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Andreas, who held the office before becoming bishop of Dromore in 1244. The current incumbent is Mark Harvey. In between, many of them went on to higher office:

1663–1664: Thomas Bayly
1664–1665: Patrick Sheridan
1667–1682: Patrick Sheridan
1832–1879: James Saurin
1886–: Theophilus Campbell
1895–1905: Jonathan Harding
1905–1929: Edward Atkinson
1930–1932: William Kerr
–1970: Samuel Crooks
1970–1985: Jack Shearer
1985–1987: William Neill
Ken Good
1997–2005: David Chillingworth
2005–2011: John Scott
2011–2023: Roderic West
2023–: Mark Harvey