7th Bishop of Down & Dromore

The House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland has approved the appointment of the Venerable David Alexander McClay, Archdeacon of Down, as Bishop-designate in succession to the Right Reverend Harold Miller, who announced his decision to retire on the 20th June, 2019.

David was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and was ordained in 1988.

He was appointed to the curacy of Magheralin, and thereafter was incumbent of Kilkeel and Willowfield.

In December, 2016, David was appointed to the archdeaconry of Down.

His appointment as Bishop-designate of the United Dioceses of Down and Dromore was confirmed on the 4th November, 2019.