St Katharine’s thanks Canon Taggart as he prepares to retire

Wednesday April 17th 2024

The Rev Canon William Taggart after his final service in St Katharine’s, Belfast.

After more than 30 years as rector of St Katharine’s, Belfast, the Rev Canon William Taggart led his final service in the church on Easter Sunday.

Canon Taggart cuts his retirement cake following his last service in St Katharine’s on Easter Sunday.

William is due to retire on April 30, and parishioners held a reception after the service where there were a number of speeches and William was presented with gifts and his wife Tracey was given beautiful flowers.

Everyone enjoyed the fellowship after the service and the sandwiches, traybakes and of course the specially-baked cake!

The service was attended by parishioners, former parishioners, friends and representatives from the community in which William has been working for more than 30 years – his service of institution in St Katharine’s was held on July 18 1990.

William will continue in his role as Registrar for the Diocese of Connor.