His first curacy was in the Ballywillan in Connor diocese ; he then served as vicar of Moville , followed by a tenure as rector of Christ Church , Londonderry from 1982 to 1986 .
His first curacy was in the Ballywillan in Connor diocese . 
 He later served as vicar of Moville , followed by a tenure as rector of Christ Church , Londonderry from 1982 to 1986 .