From Our Archives: 100 Years Ago
Gazette writing from 1926 reveals sharp observations on road safety, the meaning of Armistice Day, and the challenges involving mixed marriages
‘Traffic Control’
from 3rd September...
Festival of St Michael and All Angels
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At the end of the month of September, the Church celebrates the Festival of St Michael and All Angels. I grew up in...
ACC in Belfast
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The recent meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Belfast was a triumph in every respect except one. The opening and closing services...
Schism within the Anglican Church
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The recent opinion piece by The Reverend Mr John Deane-O’Keeffe, whilst undoubtedly earnest, suffers from a notable ecclesiological weakness. To evaluate the legitimacy...
Episcopal Freemasonry
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Bishops are an integral part of the structures of the Church — bishops, priests, and deacons being the orders of ministry.
It has become...
Andrew Orr Elected Bishop of Cork
When the Electoral College of Cork, Cloyne and Ross met in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, on 19th June, it elected a candidate already well...
Down and Dromore under the Spotlight after Damning Safeguarding AllegationsÂ
This article was first published on the Church of Ireland Gazette website following the BBC Spotlight broadcast of 9th June 2026. It is reproduced...
Questions Raised over Appointment of New ‘Minister’ in Down and Dromore
The commissioning of a new minister at Hope Church, Craigavon, has raised questions about ministerial formation, ecclesiastical accountability, and the application of Church of...
Bishop of Meath and Kildare Lays Down Crosier in Final Service
The Most Reverend Patricia Storey formally concluded her episcopal ministry on Sunday morning when she laid down her crosier in Saint Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare.
The...
Churches Call for Ethical Oversight of AI
The morality of what Pope Francis called the ‘techno-human condition’ has been the subject of recent debate amongst faith communities, with religious leaders pioneering...