The Reverend Dr RSJ Houston McKelvey OBE (1942–2026)
Houston McKelvey was born in Muckamore, County Antrim, in September 1942. His parents were Robert and Annie McKelvey. Although his father was originally a...
The Gift of Wine
Sir, —
I very much enjoyed The Very Reverend Stephen Farrell’s article ‘In vino veritas’ in the March 2026 edition of the Gazette.
When I was...
The Format of the Gazette
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I agree with your Dublin correspondent (Letters, March 2026). I feel sure a return to a simpler format would be the salvation of...
Portugese Memories
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I was delighted to read the piece by The Reverend Canon Paul Arbuthnot in the April edition of the Gazette about the Lusitanian...
Israeli Settlers
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The story of the pressure on the Tent of Nations Farm of the Nasser family by Israeli settlers aided by their army and...
Honesty in Church Matters
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I read ‘Scars that Speak’ (Editorial, March 2026) with admiration, not least for its bold suggestion that the Church might try telling the...
First Woman Bishop Announces Retirement
The woman who made history as the first female bishop in Ireland and the United Kingdom has announced her retirement.
The Most Reverend Patricia Storey,...
General Synod 2026: A Preview
For the first time since 2019, General Synod will return to meeting in person for three days when it convenes in Newcastle, County Down,...
President Opens National Cathedral’s New Education and Community Space
President Catherine Connolly paid her first official visit to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, on Thursday 26th February for the official opening of the Deanery...
Shandon Steeple Restored to Full Glory
Iconic Cork monument Shandon Steeple has been a much-loved tourist attraction for generations, and is a famous feature of the Cork skyline.
The steeple has...