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- [Royal Visit to Fermanagh Church](https://coigazette.ie/royal-visit-to-fermanagh-church/) - The Princess Royal paid a visit to County Fermanagh on 23rd July, undertaking a series of engagements which brought together support for veterans and emergency-service personnel, remembrance of those who died in the Second World War, and the 85th anniversary of the Air Training Corps. Her first engagement was at Brooke House Health and Wellbeing
- [Dublin Cathedral Closes for Two Years](https://coigazette.ie/dublin-cathedral-closes-for-two-years/) - St Mary’s Cathedral in Dublin has closed its doors for almost two years to allow a major programme of conservation, accessibility, and renewal works. The Marlborough Street building closed on 17th August, following the designation last November of the former Pro-Cathedral as the Cathedral of the RC Archdiocese of Dublin. The €17 million project, excluding
- [The Catholic Question](https://coigazette.ie/the-catholic-question/) - A Roman Catholic British Prime Minister exposes some curious constitutional anomalies in Church appointments, argues Stephen Farrell It is either a sign of increased religious tolerance or utter indifference to the place of religion in society that there has been relatively little focus in the press on the fact that the new First Lord of
- [In Good Company](https://coigazette.ie/in-good-company/) - The world is rarely as settled as we imagine it to be. There are moments, however, when its instability is particularly difficult to ignore. Wars continue. Governments and alliances shift. Communities are divided and peoples displaced. Events in one part of the world, once thought distant, quickly make themselves felt in another. The news can
- [Anglican Consultative Council Meets in Belfast](https://coigazette.ie/anglican-consultative-council-meets-in-belfast/) - Church of Ireland takes centre stage in the worldwide Anglican Communion as Belfast hosts 38 Provinces for ACC-19 The Church of Ireland hosted more than 140 representatives from across the Anglican Communion when the nineteenth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) took place in Belfast from 27th June to 5th July. Representatives from 38
- [SSPX Bishops Consecrated in Defiance of Pope](https://coigazette.ie/sspx-bishops-consecrated-in-defiance-of-pope/) - Schism between Rome and a traditionalist movement raises fresh questions for its communities in Ireland The Society of St Pius X has consecrated four new bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV, prompting excommunications and raising questions for the Society’s established congregations in Ireland. Four new bishops were consecrated by the traditionalist Society of
- [Church Leaders Press EU on Peace and Poverty](https://coigazette.ie/church-leaders-press-eu-on-peace-and-poverty/) - Church leaders meet the Taoiseach to discuss peacebuilding, climate action, and the priorities of Ireland’s EU Presidency The beginning of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in July 2026 was marked by a meeting of political and Church leaders to discuss the current social, economic, and humanitarian issues that impact communities
- [Cathedral Farewell for Glen Hansard](https://coigazette.ie/cathedral-farewell-for-glen-hansard/) - Crowds gather for the funeral of Glen Hansard, and the Dean reflects on the role of the National Cathedral in public grief The funeral of the renowned Irish musician Glen Hansard was held in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, on 4th August. Hansard’s death in a road accident at the age of 56 led to an
- [Interns Strengthen Youth Ministry in Dublin](https://coigazette.ie/interns-strengthen-youth-ministry-in-dublin/) - Dublin and Glendalough Youth Council’s first internship programme gives young people hands-on experience of youth ministry An emphasis on supporting youth ministry has led to Dublin and Glendalough Youth Council (DGYC) welcoming its first ever interns over the past year. Molly Clarke and Nana O’Sullivan joined DGYC’s 10-month internship programme and were based in Kilternan
- [Howth Church Avoids Injury Payout](https://coigazette.ie/howth-church-avoids-injury-payout/) - Judge rules that church did not breach its duty of care after child is injured by plant A High Court judge has ruled that the Church of Ireland will not have to contribute towards a significant financial settlement awarded to a child who suffered facial scarring from a bramble at a church-owned childcare setting in
- [Tyrone Brothers Climb in Memory of Father](https://coigazette.ie/tyrone-brothers-climb-in-memory-of-father/) - Ben Nevis challenge on the 35th anniversary of Ronnie Finlay’s murder by the IRA raises funds for the future of Derg Parish’s young people On Saturday 15th August, 20 hikers from Castlederg (Derry and Raphoe), led by the Finlay brothers, Bryan and Andrew, scaled the summit of Ben Nevis in Scotland (the highest mountain in
- [Mothers’ Union Marks 150 Years](https://coigazette.ie/mothers-union-marks-150-years/) - Members gather in Christ Church Cathedral to give thanks for the organisation’s past and look to its future In 1876, Mary Sumner gathered women together in prayer and fellowship, believing that by supporting one another and serving their communities they could make a lasting difference. From that small beginning, Mothers’ Union has grown into a
- [Christian Aid Harvest Appeal](https://coigazette.ie/christian-aid-harvest-appeal/) - In South Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world, Anok Angok Kon lives with her husband and their seven children, on the frontline of a climate crisis they had no part in creating. Delayed rains, intense heatwaves, and devastating floods leave many farming families struggling to feed their children. Anok recalls the day
- [News in Brief](https://coigazette.ie/news-in-brief/) - Cranmer Anthem Premières Ten new musical settings of Thomas Cranmer’s Book of Common Prayer Collects will receive their first performance in Belfast on 17th October. The settings form part of composer and conductor Matthew Owens’s project to set all 88 Collects to music by contemporary composers, including Bob Chilcott and Sir John Rutter. The Ulster
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Down & Dromore ](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-down-dromore/) - As we look back over the past twelve months, there is much for which to be thankful. This year’s review reflects the faithful service and generous commitment seen across our parishes, deaneries, and diocesan ministries. From growing church plants and deepening partnerships to significant gatherings, ongoing training, and fresh vision for the years ahead, we
- [Lectionary Notes: September 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-september-2026/) - Sunday 6th September 2026 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Exodus 12:1–14 — Tells the story of the beginning of God’s salvation of his people from slavery in Egypt, centred on the Passover — an event remembered and celebrated ever since, and given new meaning by Jesus. Psalm 149 — This psalm invites God’s people to praise
- [The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary](https://coigazette.ie/the-nativity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/) - The Church’s calendar is sometimes accused of being crowded with saints’ days whose significance has been lost somewhere between medieval legend and modern indifference. Yet the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, observed on 8th September, is one of those occasions that repays a closer look. The feast celebrates, simply, the birth
- [Three Centuries on Canvas: The Deanery Collection at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral](https://coigazette.ie/three-centuries-on-canvas-the-deanery-collection-at-saint-patricks-cathedral/) - Behind the familiar walls of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, lies an artistic collection that tells a remarkable story spanning almost three centuries. Displayed in the eighteenth-century interiors of the Deanery is a succession of portraits of deans and other significant figures, alongside watercolours and drawings that provide a visual record of the Cathedral and its
- [After the Tumult, Belonging](https://coigazette.ie/after-the-tumult-belonging/) - The tumult and the shouting dies;The Captains and the Kings depart:Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,An humble and a contrite heart. Kipling’s lines came back to me in the aftermath of Christ Church Cathedral’s Pride Evensong. The music had ended, the procession had gone out, the conversations in the South Transept had eventually thinned, and the
- [In Praise of the Country Parson](https://coigazette.ie/in-praise-of-the-country-parson/) - Not too long ago, I was visiting my mother in my hometown of Carrickfergus. She remarked to me that during any quiet moment I was lucky enough to have on my visit, I was wasting time by burying my head in my iPad. She had a point. I was scrolling too much and looking at
- [The Lost Art of Disagreeing Well](https://coigazette.ie/the-lost-art-of-disagreeing-well/) - Following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, Christians have a responsibility to show that conviction and civility can coexist, writes Conor O’Reilly It used to be possible for political adversaries to engage in fierce debates — to hurl harsh words at each other across legislature floors, yet to recognise their shared humanity. That concept seems to
- [Trump, Tribes, and True Believers](https://coigazette.ie/trump-tribes-and-true-believers/) - In an age of political silos, we might have more in common than we think, says John Deane-O’Keeffe After the Gazette’s short summer break, I thought it might be a good idea to talk about a place and a person that are unlikely to arouse much disagreement. I speak, of course, of the United States
- [Capturing the Cathedral: A 19th-Century Record of St Fin Barre’s](https://coigazette.ie/capturing-the-cathedral-a-19th-century-record-of-st-fin-barres/) - The RCB Library’s recently acquisitioned photo album MS 1194 originally belonged to the family of The Right Reverend Robert Samuel Gregg, who was Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, from 1874 to 1893. This album, dating from the late-19th century, contains a rare and significant collection of photographs which documents the newly built St Fin
- [From Our Archives: 100 Years Ago](https://coigazette.ie/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 1926 No one who considers the daily reports in the papers of fatal accidents on the roads can doubt the necessity of better management of traffic, and it is
- [Festival of St Michael and All Angels](https://coigazette.ie/festival-of-st-michael-and-all-angels/) - Sir, — At the end of the month of September, the Church celebrates the Festival of St Michael and All Angels. I grew up in a village called Sunninghill, on the edge of Windsor Great Park. Our local parish church was dedicated to St Michael and all angels. To get to the church it was
- [ACC in Belfast](https://coigazette.ie/acc-in-belfast/) - Sir, — The recent meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Belfast was a triumph in every respect except one. The opening and closing services took place in the Cathedral Church of St Anne, Belfast, which is a Cathedral Church in both the Diocese of Connor and the Diocese of Down and Dromore. One would
- [Schism within the Anglican Church](https://coigazette.ie/schism-within-the-anglican-church/) - Sir, — 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 of any Christian body, one must return to the Patristic understanding of unity, specifically the vital distinction between an involuntary excommunication and a voluntary rupture. It was St John Chrysostom
- [Episcopal Freemasonry](https://coigazette.ie/episcopal-freemasonry/) - Sir, — Bishops are an integral part of the structures of the Church — bishops, priests, and deacons being the orders of ministry. It has become part of our inheritance that clergy from all three of these orders tell the laity how to behave — they have a teaching role. Unfortunately that has also accrued,
- [When the Mind Forgets and the Soul Remembers](https://coigazette.ie/when-the-mind-forgets-and-the-soul-remembers/) - Across our parishes, many families are walking the long road of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, accompanying loved ones as memory, language, and independence slowly fade. Beneath the practical and emotional strain lies a profound spiritual question: what becomes of faith when recognition, speech, and even memory disappear? These questions became personal for
- [A Season of Change](https://coigazette.ie/a-season-of-change/) - ‘For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven’ (Ecclesiastes 3:1) The life of the Church is often marked by seasons. The liturgical year itself teaches us that lesson: Advent gives way to Christmas, Lent to Easter, and Ordinary Time follows once again. The Church’s worship is rooted in continuity,
- [Andrew Orr Elected Bishop of Cork](https://coigazette.ie/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 known throughout that diocese. Yet the election of The Venerable Andrew Orr also marks the arrival of a distinctive voice on the Church of Ireland’s bench of bishops. Archdeacon, parish priest,
- [Down and Dromore under the Spotlight after Damning Safeguarding Allegations ](https://coigazette.ie/down-and-dromore-under-the-spotlight-after-damning-safeguarding-allegations/) - This article was first published on the Church of Ireland Gazette website following the BBC Spotlight broadcast of 9th June 2026. It is reproduced here in an updated form following the July & August print edition. The Diocese of Down and Dromore has declined to comment further on issues raised in a recent BBC Spotlight
- [Questions Raised over Appointment of New ‘Minister’ in Down and Dromore](https://coigazette.ie/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 Ireland procedures within the Diocese of Down and Dromore. During the church’s 10:30am service on Sunday 21st June, leadership of the Church formally passed from The Reverend Craig Cooney to Mr
- [Bishop of Meath and Kildare Lays Down Crosier in Final Service](https://coigazette.ie/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 act took place during the final hymn of a Confirmation Service and marked the end of more than 13 years as Bishop of Meath and Kildare. No special ceremony accompanied
- [Churches Call for Ethical Oversight of AI](https://coigazette.ie/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 discussions around appropriate and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI use has become widespread in fields outside of the technology realm since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022; for
- [Church Leaders Condemn Belfast Violence](https://coigazette.ie/church-leaders-condemn-belfast-violence/) - Belfast was the scene of unrest in early June, when the vicious stabbing of a local resident sparked violent disorder in the streets. News of the stabbing, which took place on 8th June and left a man hospitalised with severe injuries, spread rapidly via social media and word of mouth. As night fell, people took
- [Archbishop of Canterbury Pays Tribute following Starmer Resignation](https://coigazette.ie/archbishop-of-canterbury-pays-tribute-following-starmer-resignation/) - The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally, has paid tribute to Sir Keir Starmer after the Prime Minister announced his resignation on the morning of 22nd June. Sir Keir confirmed that he would step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party after a period of mounting
- [Anglican Consultative Council Meet in Belfast](https://coigazette.ie/anglican-consultative-council-meet-in-belfast/) - The Church of Ireland will host representatives from across the Anglican Communion in Belfast from 27th June to 5th July for the 19th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC). Meeting under the theme ‘Called to One Hope’, the triennial gathering will bring together bishops, clergy, and lay representatives from the Communion’s 42 Provinces. The
- [Commemorative Rose Commissioned for the Charles Wood Festival in Armagh](https://coigazette.ie/commemorative-rose-commissioned-for-the-charles-wood-festival-in-armagh/) - The Charles Wood Festival of Music was officially launched on 22nd June at the Armagh Robinson Library, unveiling a major programme with a series of lasting tributes to one of Armagh’s most celebrated musical sons as part of its landmark centenary year. Marking 100 years since the death of renowned composer Charles Wood, the 2026
- [St Nicholas Schola Cantorum in Galway Seeks New Choristers](https://coigazette.ie/st-nicholas-schola-cantorum-in-galway-seeks-new-choristers/) - Aspiring young choral singers and vocalists in Galway are invited to audition for what promises to be a unique musical education with St Nicholas Schola Cantorum. The Choristers of the Schola Cantorum represent a tradition dating back to the late 1400s at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. Composed of children and teens aged 8–14, they receive
- [Dublin Parish Goes Nationwide](https://coigazette.ie/dublin-parish-goes-nationwide/) - Kilternan Church in County Dublin was the subject of a recent episode of the RTÉ television show Nationwide, which showcased the parish’s 200th anniversary celebrations and the commissioning of a new stained glass window. The episode followed the process behind the creation of the stained glass, and featured interviews with parishioners, the craftsman who designed
- [King’s Birthday Honours for Enniskillen Priests](https://coigazette.ie/kings-birthday-honours-for-enniskillen-priests/) - A Church of Ireland minister based in Enniskillen (Clogher) has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for his services to peacebuilding. The Very Reverend Kenneth Hall, Dean of Clogher and Rector of St Macartin’s Cathedral, first made headlines in 2012 when he jointly hosted an historic visit from Queen Elizabeth II with the The
- [Celebrating 150 Years of Mothers’ Union: A Legacy of Faith, Fellowship, and Service](https://coigazette.ie/celebrating-150-years-of-mothers-union-a-legacy-of-faith-fellowship-and-service/) - This year marks a remarkable milestone in the life of Mothers’ Union, as members across the globe celebrate 150 years of faith, friendship, and service. From humble beginnings in 1876, when Mary Sumner gathered a small group of women in her home, Mothers’ Union has grown into a worldwide movement of more than four million
- [Summer at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral](https://coigazette.ie/summer-at-saint-patricks-cathedral/) - Summer is often regarded as something of an interlude in the Church’s life. Yet the experience of a cathedral church in the centre of a capital city can be rather different. At Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the summer months bring an increased stream of visitors from every corner of Ireland and from across the world. Our
- [Lectionary Notes: July & August 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-july-august-2026/) - Sunday 5th July 2026 | Fifth Sunday after Trinity Genesis 24:34–38, 42–49, 58–67 — The narrative of the Patriarchs continues to unfold with the story of Isaac meeting his wife Rebekah. In the Patriarchs’ story we see the faithfulness of God demonstrated as he upholds his covenant across the generations. Psalm 45:10–17 — The generational faithfulness
- [Saints & Celebrations: July & August 2026](https://coigazette.ie/saints-celebrations-july-august-2026/) - Thomas | 3rd July The Apostle Thomas is remembered above all for his initial doubt concerning the Resurrection of Christ. When the risen Lord appeared and invited him to touch his wounds, Thomas responded with the profound confession, ‘My Lord and my God’. Tradition associates him with missionary work as far as India, where ancient
- [A Life Audit Over Rosé](https://coigazette.ie/a-life-audit-over-rose/) - As I write this there is an ominously long list on my desk taunting me. It is the list of things to be completed before I can go on holiday at the end of next week. It has been one of those weeks in which, despite my best efforts, I have only taken to this
- [The Church of Ireland and the Feast of Creation](https://coigazette.ie/the-church-of-ireland-and-the-feast-of-creation/) - New feast days are rarely added to the Revised Common Lectionary, the three-year lectionary used by Anglican Communion Member Churches as well as a number of other Churches. The recent announcement that readings for the Feast of Creation have been included, therefore, commands attention. The Feast will be observed on 1st September or the nearest
- [‘No One Came’](https://coigazette.ie/no-one-came/) - There is a terrible loneliness and abandonment in being attacked when you know you have no one you can call — no one you can appeal to for help, no phone numbers to reach for. You are not part of a warm secure community of family or friends, or a supportive church. You’re trapped inside
- [Unrepresented: The Problem with a Monocultural House of Bishops](https://coigazette.ie/unrepresented-the-problem-with-a-monocultural-house-of-bishops/) - You know what I like about you? You’re tall.’ So said an attendee at a funeral taken by my training rector. He had considered the rector — a man over 6 foot — and had been suitably pleased. This clergyman looked the part, nice and imposing in a cassock. He was what a minister ought
- [The Need for a Christocentric Identity](https://coigazette.ie/the-need-for-a-christocentric-identity/) - In the past few decades, there has been a perceptible drift by an increasing number of clergy towards political activism and virtue signalling, and away from a Christocentric identity. Those in positions of Church leadership have always brought a Christian perspective to the prevalent social and moral issues of the times they live in, but
- [Making Room for One Another: Worship, Growth and the Church We Are Becoming](https://coigazette.ie/making-room-for-one-another-worship-growth-and-the-church-we-are-becoming/) - There is a telling contrast before us. On an ordinary Sunday morning, many of our parish churches have rather more space in the pews than any of us would wish. The old pattern of Sunday worship, once stitched firmly into family and community life across this island, has loosened. What was once assumed is no
- [Confessions of a Recovering Denominationalist](https://coigazette.ie/confessions-of-a-recovering-denominationalist/) - Now, not a lot of people know this (and why would they), but there are some 300 major Christian denominations in the United States and well over 1,000 distinct Christian bodies. Pan out globally and that figure rises to some 45,000 Christian denominations. At the very least, God must be terrifically impressed with our desire
- [Mystery in Miniature Solved! Unknown Church Identified](https://coigazette.ie/mystery-in-miniature-solved-unknown-church-identified/) - Last month, as part of our Archive of the Month feature, we sought help identifying a painting of an unknown church depicted in a newly accessioned illuminated address (MS1189). We are pleased to report that the mystery has now been solved. With help from the former Bishop of Cork, The Right Reverend Paul Colton, and
- [Pilgrimages and Retreats in Down and Dromore — 16mm Cine Films Remastered for General Synod 2026](https://coigazette.ie/pilgrimages-and-retreats-in-down-and-dromore-16mm-cine-films-remastered-for-general-synod-2026/) - Three reels of cine film dating from 1958 and 1960, containing footage of significant events in the Diocese of Down and Dromore almost 70 years ago, have been brought back to life. These films were first shown to the public at General Synod 2026, which was deemed a particularly appropriate location to feature them in
- [Visitors Asked to Share Messages of Peace in Communal Art Project](https://coigazette.ie/visitors-asked-to-share-messages-of-peace-in-communal-art-project/) - Saint Canice’s Cathedral in Kilkenny (Cashel, Ferns and Ossory) is calling on visitors to take part in a special community art installation this summer. Participants are invited to write or draw a personal message of hope onto a handcrafted paper dove and become part of a much larger shared experience. These messages will form part
- [Mr Bishop and Mrs Dean](https://coigazette.ie/mr-bishop-and-mrs-dean/) - Sir, — The election of the new Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has produced what may be the most gloriously Irish ecclesiastical arrangement in recent memory. The Bishop-elect is married to the Dean of Cloyne. In larger Provinces, bishops and deans must arrange meetings and navigate diaries. Here, Chapter business can be conducted whilst
- [Vatican LGBTQ Report](https://coigazette.ie/vatican-lgbtq-report/) - Sir, — I read with interest the article on the Vatican LGBTQ Report and the predictable objections to it by the hard-line traditionalists, in the June edition of the Gazette. That report is the fruit of the synodality introduced by Pope Francis. Also in the June edition was the wonderful, gracious, uplifting article by Dr
- [BBC Spotlight on Down and Dromore](https://coigazette.ie/bbc-spotlight-on-down-and-dromore/) - Sir, — In addition to reporting a current safeguarding matter in Down and Dromore, the recent BBC Spotlight programme also detailed new allegations against the late Canon WG Neely. Bishop David McClay in his response to clergy, not to the wider public, questioned the linkage. They are linked as follows, not least in Bishop McClay
- [Organs of Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/organs-of-ireland/) - Sir, — I would be grateful for the opportunity to inform your readers about a project that is taking me across Ireland in search of pipe organs hidden within our Church of Ireland churches. The aim is to identify, photograph and document these instruments, many of which are little known outside their local communities. The
- [Speaking with a Foreign Accent](https://coigazette.ie/speaking-with-a-foreign-accent/) - Sir, — I am grateful to Mr Dundas for engaging with my article, ‘Speaking with a Foreign Accent: Recovering Moral Courage, True Leadership, and the Language of the Gospel’. In a culture increasingly characterised by reaction rather than reflection, engagement remains preferable to silence. That said, I was left wondering whether my article had been
- [Down and Dromore Sends Internal Letter Following BBC Spotlight Investigation, but Issues No Public Response](https://coigazette.ie/down-and-dromore-sends-internal-letter-following-bbc-spotlight-investigation-but-issues-no-public-response/) - The Diocese of Down and Dromore has declined to comment further on issues raised in a recent BBC Spotlight investigation and subsequent news article into safeguarding within the Church of Ireland. The programme, broadcast on 9th June, examined a number of safeguarding matters, including historic abuse cases and more recent concerns surrounding the appointment and
- [Appointments and Retirements: June 2026](https://coigazette.ie/appointments-and-retirements-june-2026/) - The Reverend Canon David Bayne: Rector of Tinahely and Carnew Union, to be Canon Treasurer of St Canice’s Cathedral (Cashel, Ferns & Ossory). Mr Andrew Brooking: Ordinand to be Curate in Dunluce Parish, Bushmills (Connor). The Reverend Canon Terence Cadden: Rector of Seagoe Parish (Down & Dromore) retired on 10th May. Mr Matthew Campbell: Ordinand to
- [How are Bishops Made?](https://coigazette.ie/how-are-bishops-made/) - In May, June, and possibly July, an Episcopal Electoral College (EEC) will convene to elect the next Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. It is assumed that early in the autumn a College will be convened to elect a new Bishop for Meath and Kildare. Given that it is now a few years since an
- [Conserving a National Treasure: Caring for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin](https://coigazette.ie/conserving-a-national-treasure-caring-for-saint-patricks-cathedral-dublin/) - Saint Patrick’s Cathedral today serves as the National Cathedral for the Church of Ireland. Our buildings, central to the continued provision of choral worship, a tradition which reaches back over centuries, are important in their own right, preserving something in their monuments and fabric of each of the centuries through which they have stood. The
- [The Gift of Understanding](https://coigazette.ie/the-gift-of-understanding/) - As I write this, the Church is entering the week of Whitsun. General Synod has only recently concluded and, as ever, it leaves behind a curious mixture of fatigue and unfinished conversation. There were moments of genuine disagreement, certainly, but also countless moments that rarely make reports or headlines: people praying together before debates, conversations
- [General Synod Grapples with Ministry, Mission, and Public Witness](https://coigazette.ie/general-synod-grapples-with-ministry-mission-and-public-witness/) - The 2026 meeting of the Church of Ireland’s General Synod marked a return to a fuller rhythm of debate, legislation, and fellowship as members gathered for three days in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, County Down. Opening proceedings, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, The Most Reverend John McDowell, delivered a Presidential
- [Mothers’ Union Triennial Conference 2026](https://coigazette.ie/mothers-union-triennial-conference-2026/) - The Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Conference for 2026 took place in An Grianán, Termonfeckin, County Louth from 20th March to 22nd March. It was a wonderful weekend of prayer, fellowship, fun, workshops, and listening to some inspirational speakers, namely The Reverend Philip McKinley, a Pioneer Minister with the Community of the Celtic Cross in the Diocese
- [Fresh Interest in Christian Faith & Stories of Hope Fuel Church Growth Conferences](https://coigazette.ie/fresh-interest-in-christian-faith-stories-of-hope-fuel-church-growth-conferences/) - People are seeking hope, guidance, and meaning through increased engagement with the Bible, and young people seeking community are attending church in growing numbers. These were amongst some of the research findings presented by The Reverend Canon Alistair Graham in his keynote address to the Church of Ireland Commission on Ministry’s Growth Conference which took
- [ACC-19: ‘Called to One Hope’](https://coigazette.ie/acc-19-called-to-one-hope/) - The following article is composed of three separate pieces. ‘[Make] every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling...’ (Ephesians 4:3–4) The Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) is one of the four
- [Charles Wood Centenary Commemorations](https://coigazette.ie/charles-wood-centenary-commemorations/) - In an extended Evensong on Sunday 26th April, the Choir of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, commemorated the centenary of the death of composer and musical academic Charles Wood, who died on 12th July 1926. Wood was a noted composer of Anglican church music, a renowned teacher at the Royal College of Music, and Professor of
- [Charleville National School announced as a Champion School of Sanctuary](https://coigazette.ie/charleville-national-school-announced-as-a-champion-school-of-sanctuary/) - Charleville National School, Tullamore (Meath and Kildare), is celebrating a major achievement after officially being recognised as a Champion School of Sanctuary. ‘Schools of Sanctuary — Ireland’ is a national initiative which recognises schools that actively promote inclusion, equality, kindness, and welcome for all, particularly for families and children coming from different countries, cultures, and
- [Report Highlights Crisis for English Cathedrals](https://coigazette.ie/report-highlights-crisis-for-english-cathedrals/) - The gap between the social, cultural, and spiritual contribution of cathedrals in England and the support they need is widening, a recent report has concluded. Conducted by Theos, the United Kingdom’s leading religion and society think tank, and funded by the Church Commissioners’ Cathedral Sustainability Fund and the Association of English Cathedrals (AEC), the report’s
- [Vatican LGBTQ Report Ignites Controversy ](https://coigazette.ie/vatican-lgbtq-report-ignites-controversy/) - The Vatican has released a report on LGBTQ issues in the Roman Catholic Church, and is believed to be the first official document released by the Church to contain the testimony of married LGBTQ Catholics. The 31-page report, which called on Catholics to adopt a more positive approach to homosexuality, was coordinated by the Peruvian
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Meath & Kildare](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-meath-kildare/) - General Synod is underway as this article is written. The sermon at the Synod Eucharist which opened proceedings was given by our bishop, The Most Reverend Patricia Storey. Preaching from I Peter, the Bishop reminded those present that we are to grow into salvation, becoming living stones, built into a spiritual house — proclaiming the
- [Lectionary Notes: June 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-june-2026/) - Sunday 7th June 2026 | First Sunday after Trinity Genesis 12:1–9 — during the rest of this year the first reading will focus on the great heroes of Israel’s past. In this passage, Abraham by faith left his homeland in obedience to the call of God, setting out toward an unknown land where future generations would inherit
- [Saints & Celebrations: June 2026](https://coigazette.ie/saints-celebrations-june-2026/) - Jarlath (Tuam) (c.550) | 6th June Jarlath is remembered as one of the great early founders of the Irish Church and is especially associated with Tuam in Connacht. Tradition tells that he was a disciple of St Benen, the successor of St Patrick, and that he established a monastic school renowned for holiness and learning.
- [A Legacy of Light: Stained Glass of the National Cathedral (Aaron Hoey / Jack Cassidy)](https://coigazette.ie/a-legacy-of-light-stained-glass-of-the-national-cathedral-aaron-hoey-jack-cassidy/) - ed. Clark Brydon Written by Aaron Hoey and Jack Cassidy, this large book on the stained glass of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, is a most unusual production in that it is not a guide but a supplement to the existing guide (with photographs by David Lawrence) which I wrote nearly a quarter of a century
- [Review: Joyful Pilgrimage: In the Wake of St Columba (John Barry)](https://coigazette.ie/review-joyful-pilgrimage-in-the-wake-of-st-columba-john-barry/) - Sometimes you come across a truly inspirational story. Joyful Pilgrimage is one such story. On 4th June 1963, The Reverend Canon John Barry and twelve companions celebrated Holy Communion in St Columb’s Cathedral, Derry, before boarding a traditional curragh and rowing down the River Foyle. Their mission was to reenact the famous sea voyage made
- [People Like Us](https://coigazette.ie/people-like-us/) - Six years ago, I began to write the story of my Church of Ireland family. It was a project dear to my heart since my mother, Elizabeth Chamberlain — a clergyman’s daughter from Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin — had died, leaving me a tape-recording of her childhood memories. As a member of the Select Vestry
- [Facing One Another: Communion, Conscience, and the Call to Mercy](https://coigazette.ie/facing-one-another-communion-conscience-and-the-call-to-mercy/) - The May 2026 issue of the Church of Ireland Gazette placed before its readers, on facing pages, two matters which speak rather pointedly to the present Anglican moment. On one page was a reflection on GAFCON and the Church of Ireland; on the other, the news that the Church in Wales has now made permanent
- [Reflections from the Outgoing Chair of the RB Executive Committee](https://coigazette.ie/reflections-from-the-outgoing-chair-of-the-rb-executive-committee/) - At the invitation of the Archbishop of Armagh, The Most Reverend John McDowell, the outgoing chair of the Representative Body (RB) Executive Committee, Hilary Prentice, was asked to provide a reflection on her two-year term as the first woman to chair the Executive Committee in the history of the Church of Ireland. This article is
- [The Decline of Sunday Service as a Pattern of Worship in Irish Society](https://coigazette.ie/the-decline-of-sunday-service-as-a-pattern-of-worship-in-irish-society/) - ‘His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me”.’ (John 2:17) As a young boy growing up in the Roman Catholic tradition, I remember the importance placed on going to church every Sunday. It was a given, and not subject to negotiation. I remember my father once saying that we
- [Wherever I Lay My Hat? That’s My Home](https://coigazette.ie/wherever-i-lay-my-hat-thats-my-home/) - Now, I know this might sound a bit flash, but back in the day I owned two houses in France (one house might be something the little people own, you see). Mind you, I probably should put a caveat on this tale somewhat. The first house cost £10,000, the other £12,000. I worked in London
- [An All-Male House of Bishops Would Fail Today’s Church of Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/an-all-male-house-of-bishops-would-fail-todays-church-of-ireland/) - The retirement of The Most Reverend Pat Storey at the end of July, alongside the forthcoming episcopal elections for Cork, Cloyne and Ross and Meath and Kildare, presents the Church of Ireland with an important opportunity for an Episcopal Electoral College to elect a female bishop for the first time in its history. An intriguing
- [Mystery in Miniature: Can You Identify This Church?](https://coigazette.ie/mystery-in-miniature-can-you-identify-this-church/) - Following on from April’s Archive of the Month, the RCB Library returns to the illuminated address presented to The Honourable Right Reverend Robert Samuel Gregg (1834–96) in 1894. The volume, which may be viewed online via the RCB Library website, includes nine miniature architectural paintings by John Gilbert, depicting churches across the dioceses of Cork,
- [A Book of Comforts](https://coigazette.ie/a-book-of-comforts/) - Sir, — I would very much like to ask your readers for their kind support with a project I have been invited to explore editing for the publisher Darton Longman and Todd. The working title is A Book of Comforts, a book that will look at experiences such as heartbreak, depression, emotional distress, breakdown, suicidal
- [GAFCON and the Church of Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/gafcon-and-the-church-of-ireland-2/) - Sir, — Thank you for the article ‘GAFCON and the Church of Ireland’ in the May edition of the Gazette. I was especially consoled by the words, ‘The Church of Ireland remains one body, with one synod, one episcopate, and one common life’. To me, the Church of Ireland embodies grace — the grace of
- [Accents of Grievance](https://coigazette.ie/accents-of-grievance/) - Sir, — I want to thank Seán Murphy for his brilliant article ‘Speaking With a Foreign Accent: Recovering Moral Courage, True Leadership, and the language of the Gospel’. It was challenging and thought-provoking. We must indeed speak and live with grace, not grievance. Seán is right to highlight neglected problems of the marginalised, like access
- [Synod Streaming](https://coigazette.ie/synod-streaming/) - Sir, — With reference to the coverage of the Church of Ireland General Synod 2026, might one enquire as to why — unlike the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church of England, et al. — the Church of Ireland provides only audio coverage, as opposed to both audio and video on a platform such as YouTube?
- [Format of the Gazette](https://coigazette.ie/format-of-the-gazette-2/) - Sir, — As a long-time reader of the Gazette, I write in support of its current format and hope that it will prosper. A couple of recent letters have suggested a return to the traditional (black-and-white) newspaper format, but I feel that would be a retrograde step. First impressions are important, so it pleases me
- [Ecumenical Saints](https://coigazette.ie/ecumenical-saints/) - Sir, — It has been reported in the Church Review that The Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson — Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin — said in his sermon at the Fr John Sullivan SJ Mass on 21st February 2026 that ‘there may be no such category as “ecumenical saint”. However, I think that John
- [Synod and Sensibility](https://coigazette.ie/synod-and-sensibility/) - Sir, — As somebody who has now survived 43 General Synods, five liturgical revisions, three diocesan restructurings, the introduction of guitars into parish life, and one deeply regrettable ‘interactive all-age Eucharist’ involving balloons, I feel uniquely qualified to comment on the current state of the Church. Firstly, I would like to assure readers that rumours
- [Transformative Prayer](https://coigazette.ie/transformative-prayer/) - At the start of this year, I got swept up in the 2016 nostalgia trend on social media; before I knew it, I was scrolling through old photos of a younger version of myself. As my husband and I reminisced, our perspective shifted. We began to see just how many prayers God has answered in
- [A Nation Counted: What the 1926 Census Reveals of Ireland’s Changing Soul](https://coigazette.ie/a-nation-counted-what-the-1926-census-reveals-of-irelands-changing-soul/) - On the morning of 19th April, the 1926 Irish Census was made available online. I cannot be the only reader of the Gazette who fell down a rabbit hole — looking for family, looking for their predecessors in office, and generally trying to spot trends and get a better picture of how the country looked
- [The Long Road North](https://coigazette.ie/the-long-road-north/) - Two weeks on the road with my golden retriever, Fionn, in the boot provides plenty of time to think about Church matters. On Easter Sunday — after singing for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral’s Festal Eucharist and Choral Evensong — I set out on a journey: through Great Britain, across to France, on through Belgium and Germany,
- [Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Retires](https://coigazette.ie/bishop-of-cork-cloyne-and-ross-retires/) - A packed St Fin Barre’s Cathedral rang to the rafters with song on 18th April 2026, at the farewell service for The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton on the occasion of his retirement. The Bishop presided over the Diocesan Celebration of Easter called ‘The Glory of Easter’, in his final service as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne
- [Mothers’ Union Commissioning](https://coigazette.ie/mothers-union-commissioning/) - International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March) was truly a remarkable day in the life of Mothers’ Union in the Province of All-Ireland. This was the day when members and friends from right across the island made the journey to St Columb’s Cathedral in Derry/Londonderry for a Service of Holy Communion, during which the Archbishop of
- [Christian Aid Week Appeal: Urban Farmers Turn Hunger to Hope](https://coigazette.ie/christian-aid-week-appeal-urban-farmers-turn-hunger-to-hope/) - Poverty and uncertainty beset the densely packed streets of Dagoretti, a sprawling area of the Kenyan capital where almost 300,000 people live in makeshift housing. With secure jobs hard to find, food prices rising, and most people earning less than a dollar a day, life is a constant struggle. With rent, school, medicine, and water
- [Galway Choir Sings at St Peter’s Basilica, Rome](https://coigazette.ie/galway-choir-sings-at-st-peters-basilica-rome/) - The Choir of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church has returned from Rome after singing at St Peter’s Basilica in the week following Easter, in what is understood to be a rare honour for a Church of Ireland parish choir. The twenty-four–voice ensemble sang at Mass at the Altar of the Chair, one of the principal liturgical
- [New Book Seeks to Resource Conversations on Marriage and Relationships](https://coigazette.ie/new-book-seeks-to-resource-conversations-on-marriage-and-relationships/) - Faith traditions have always had things to say about marriage and relationships,’ says the author of a new book which seeks to provide an overview of the subject. Marriage and Relationships: An Anglican Exploration by the former Bishop of Limerick and Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, The Right Reverend Kenneth Kearon, was launched on
- [Good Friday Ecumenical Way of the Cross](https://coigazette.ie/good-friday-ecumenical-way-of-the-cross/) - The Church of Ireland and Catholic Archbishops of Dublin led a large crowd through the streets of Dublin city centre on 3rd April for the annual Good Friday Ecumenical Way of the Cross. The Walk of Witness began in St Mary’s Cathedral on Marlborough Street and proceeded via O’Connell Street and Dame Street to Christ
- [Archbishop of Canterbury Enthroned](https://coigazette.ie/archbishop-of-canterbury-enthroned/) - Tradition met progress when the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury was enthroned on 25th March. The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally prepared for her history-making appointment by undertaking a week-long pilgrimage in the time leading up to her enthronement. Alongside her husband, the Archbishop walked the 140km route along the Becket Camino
- [Pope and President Clash as War of Words Erupts Over Middle East Conflict](https://coigazette.ie/pope-and-president-clash-as-war-of-words-erupts-over-middle-east-conflict/) - Two of the greatest seats of authority in the world — one secular, one sacred — have been at the centre of a dispute centred around morality, power, and geopolitics that has been played out over global media in recent weeks. The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, found himself in a
- [Church in Wales Makes Same-Sex Blessings Permanent after Decisive Vote](https://coigazette.ie/church-in-wales-makes-same-sex-blessings-permanent-after-decisive-vote/) - A bill has been passed by the Church in Wales which will have a permanent effect on the blessing of same-sex marriages. Since 2021, a temporary measure has been in place within the Church to allow same-sex couples to have their marriage or civil partnership blessed in a church service. However, the latest development — which
- [GAFCON and the Church of Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/gafcon-and-the-church-of-ireland/) - The place of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) within the life of the Church of Ireland has, until recently, been a background issue — present, but not determinative. That has changed. What had been, for many, a matter of theological alignment or personal conviction has moved into the foreground, raising questions about order, authority,
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Derry and Raphoe](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-derry-and-raphoe/) - Five centuries before Jesus Christ was born, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, ‘The only constant in life is change,’ and how those words have been borne out over the last 12 months, globally as well as at parish level. During that time, two of the world’s so-called superpowers have been unleashing their awesome firepower on
- [Community Outreach at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin](https://coigazette.ie/community-outreach-at-saint-patricks-cathedral-dublin/) - Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has a dedicated Community Officer as part of its outreach strategy. This began many years ago, with several Deans shaping the role. Formal foundations were laid in The Very Reverend Robert McCarthy’s time, when Church Army partnered with Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, appointing Captain Tim Hyde to a role dedicated to connecting
- [Lectionary Notes: May 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-may-2026/) - Sunday 3rd May 2026 | The Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 7:55–60 — The final moments of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, bridge Easter and Pentecost as he has a vision of the risen, ascended Christ whilst filled with the Holy Spirit. This is the first time we meet St Paul, who here is
- [Saints and Celebrations: May 2026](https://coigazette.ie/saints-and-celebrations-may-2026/) - Comgall of Bangor (Down) (602) | 10th May Comgall was the founder and first abbot of Bangor, one of the most influential monasteries in early medieval Ireland. Formed in the ascetic tradition, he established a community marked by rigorous discipline, learning, and missionary zeal. Bangor became a centre of prayer and scholarship, sending out figures
- [A Step Too Far? Clergy Tenure Plans Raise Serious Questions](https://coigazette.ie/a-step-too-far-clergy-tenure-plans-raise-serious-questions/) - Every May, the Church of Ireland packs up its troubles in its old kit bag and heads off to meet at the General Synod. This year, the General Synod will meet where the Mountains o’ Mourne sweep down to the sea, in Newcastle, County Down. It will be a great opportunity for us all to
- [Powered for Orbit](https://coigazette.ie/powered-for-orbit/) - M y current wife says that I need to see my psychiatrist (again) about my ability to bury myself in my phone and engage my thumb in incessant scrolling through meaningless video shorts. Among other critical TikTok matters, it is true that I do enjoy ‘hilarious’ shorts of dogs seemingly talking to their owners, or
- [Speaking with a Foreign Accent: Recovering Moral Courage, True Leadership, and the Language of the Gospel](https://coigazette.ie/speaking-with-a-foreign-accent-recovering-moral-courage-true-leadership-and-the-language-of-the-gospel/) - It was Pilita Clark who observed in her article ‘Good News for CEOs with Foreign Accents’ (for the Financial Times) that voices marked by difference, voices shaped by effort and adaptation, often carry unexpected authority. The foreign accent, she argues, is not a liability but a signal: it suggests discipline, resilience, and a willingness to
- [The Urgent Need to Bring an Authentically Christian Perspective to the Ongoing Debate about the ‘Right to Die’ and Euthanasia ](https://coigazette.ie/the-urgent-need-to-bring-an-authentically-christian-perspective-to-the-ongoing-debate-about-the-right-to-die-and-euthanasia/) - The recent death by euthanasia of Noelia Castillo Ramos — a 25-year-old Spanish woman who requested euthanasia as a consequence of being left paralysed after a suicide attempt following her horrific sexual assault by several men in a nightclub — has reopened once again this thorny and topical moral issue, which is so prevalent in
- [Where Stones Still Breathe: The Glebe Warden’s Calling in a Changing Climate](https://coigazette.ie/where-stones-still-breathe-the-glebe-wardens-calling-in-a-changing-climate/) - Glebe Wardens carry one of the quietest and most demanding responsibilities in the life of the Church of Ireland. They are the custodians of buildings that have stood for centuries — buildings that have sheltered prayer, grief, celebration, and community life across generations. Many of these churches were built long before modern construction methods existed
- [And Now, the Weather](https://coigazette.ie/and-now-the-weather/) - There is a familiar rhythm to the news cycle when the death of a major figure is announced — perhaps a politician or a celebrity, a person whose name once dominated headlines. For a brief moment, the world pauses as tributes pour in. Words like ‘legacy’, ‘impact’, and ‘remarkable life’ are spoken while clips are
- [To Do Justly](https://coigazette.ie/to-do-justly/) - He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Micah 6:8) What does God require of the Church, living as we do now in the midst of violence, evil, hatred, and war? I
- [The Reverend Dr RSJ Houston McKelvey OBE (1942–2026)](https://coigazette.ie/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 Presbyterian, due to his work as a prison officer and being required to work on many weekends, his mother reverted back to the true faith and Houston and Annie attended St
- [The Art of Commemoration: An Illuminated Address from Cork, Cloyne and Ross](https://coigazette.ie/the-art-of-commemoration-an-illuminated-address-from-cork-cloyne-and-ross/) - With the retirement of The Right Reverend Paul Colton as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the RCB Library is in the process of arranging his extensive archive. In addition to his own papers, the Bishop has also taken care to gather up materials that have been passed through the generations from some of his
- [The Gift of Wine](https://coigazette.ie/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 growing up, we always had wine with Sunday lunch — my father introduced me to wine, in small quantities, when I was quite young. As a teenager I used
- [The Format of the Gazette](https://coigazette.ie/the-format-of-the-gazette/) - Sir, — I agree with your Dublin correspondent (Letters, March 2026). I feel sure a return to a simpler format would be the salvation of the Gazette. I’m sure that in such case, readership would double at the least, thereby solving the current problem Yours, etc., Mr Geoffrey May (by email)
- [Portugese Memories](https://coigazette.ie/portugese-memories/) - Sir, — I was delighted to read the piece by The Reverend Canon Paul Arbuthnot in the April edition of the Gazette about the Lusitanian church in Portugal. It played a very formative part in my own journey to ordination. I was a parishioner in the Parish of the Holy Spirit in Setubal, Portugal from
- [Israeli Settlers](https://coigazette.ie/israeli-settlers/) - Sir, — The story of the pressure on the Tent of Nations Farm of the Nasser family by Israeli settlers aided by their army and police (Planting Hope Under Occupation, March 2026) is a familiar to those with an awareness of the attempts by the Israeli authorities to remove Christians and Muslims from the Occupied
- [Honesty in Church Matters](https://coigazette.ie/honesty-in-church-matters/) - Sir, — I read ‘Scars that Speak’ (Editorial, March 2026) with admiration, not least for its bold suggestion that the Church might try telling the truth about itself. It is a thrilling prospect. One scarcely knows where to begin — or, indeed, how long such an experiment might be permitted to continue. If taken seriously,
- [Scars that Speak](https://coigazette.ie/scars-the-speak/) - Gospel accounts of the resurrection are curiously unpolished. There is no attempt to tidy things up. The disciples are uncertain, scared, and slow to understand. And when Christ appears amongst them, he is not restored in some idealised form. He shows them his hands and his side — the wounds remain. It is a detail
- [First Woman Bishop Announces Retirement](https://coigazette.ie/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, who became Bishop of the United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare in 2013, will be retiring on 31st July 2026, after what she termed the ‘immense privilege’ of twelve years
- [General Synod 2026: A Preview](https://coigazette.ie/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, on Thursday 7th May, Friday 8th May, and Saturday 9th May 2026. Our venue will be the Slieve Donard Hotel, which was opened in 1898 by the Belfast and County Down
- [President Opens National Cathedral’s New Education and Community Space](https://coigazette.ie/president-opens-national-cathedrals-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 Mews, a new community and education space within the deanery grounds. The Mews occupies a site of exceptional historical significance. Formerly a coach house and stable, it stands adjacent to the
- [Shandon Steeple Restored to Full Glory](https://coigazette.ie/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 recently undergone transformative restoration works, including extensive repairs, careful restoration of the famous ‘four-faced liar’ clock faces, and specialist deep cleaning. But the steeple is not just a landmark —
- [Agricultural Chaplaincy: Faith in the Fields](https://coigazette.ie/agricultural-chaplaincy-faith-in-the-fields/) - Agriculture is more than an industry. It is a way of life shaped by seasons, markets, livestock, weather, and land. It carries responsibility, uncertainty, and deep attachment. In that context, agricultural chaplaincy begins with a simple conviction: those who sustain our food system and rural communities deserve intentional pastoral care. Chaplaincy is, at heart, a
- [Dublin Service Marks Fourth Anniversary of War in Ukraine](https://coigazette.ie/dublin-service-marksfourth-anniversary-of-war-in-ukraine/) - The fourth anniversary of the full scale invasion of Ukraine was marked on 24th February with a service organised by the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in Dublin. ‘A Prayer for Ukraine’ took place in St John the Baptist Church in Drumcondra where the parish currently meets. Fr Serhii Danilov led the service, which included prayers for
- [Mother and Baby Homes Payments](https://coigazette.ie/mother-and-baby-homes-payments/) - The Irish Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, that payments made from Ireland’s Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme to UK-based survivors will be disregarded in means tests for benefits across the United Kingdom. Such an arrangement is already
- [New Mission Director for ICS](https://coigazette.ie/new-mission-director-for-ics/) - The Intercontinental Church Society (ICS) has announced the appointment of its new Mission Director, The Reverend Simon Cansdale, who is expected to take up the role on 1st September 2026. This appointment marks an important new chapter for ICS as it continues its long-standing mission to serve English‑speaking Anglican communities across Europe, North Africa, South
- [Church of Ireland Cost of Living Hub Supports](https://coigazette.ie/church-of-ireland-cost-of-living-hub-supports/) - The Church of Ireland’s Church and Society Commission (CASC) is drawing attention to the Church’s online cost-of-living hub, encouraging members and their communities to make use of the resource as fuel prices continue to climb amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The hub page provides short videos, helplines, and links to price comparison
- [Celebrating 150 Years of MU in Armagh](https://coigazette.ie/celebrating-150-years-of-mu-in-armagh/) - As we look forward to celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Mothers’ Union, I would like to share some of the work we do in the Diocese of Armagh. Founded in 1876 by Mary Sumner, Mothers’ Union began very simply: with prayer and a desire to support family life. It is the largest volunteer movement within
- [GAFCON Retreats on Rival Archbishop](https://coigazette.ie/gafcon-retreats-on-rival-archbishop/) - The latest gathering of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) in Abuja, Nigeria, from 3rd to 6th March has, despite some last-minute unexpected recalibration, marked a significant moment in the long-running ‘realignment’ of global Anglicanism. Although headlines initially suggested the emergence of a rival Archbishop of Canterbury figure, those plans were ultimately set aside, apparently
- [Sustaining Ministry across the Diocese of Clogher](https://coigazette.ie/sustaining-ministry-across-the-diocese-of-clogher/) - The Diocese of Clogher looks forward to continuing sustainable parish ministry. One of the main considerations in Clogher during the past year has been looking at future ministry needs and listening to parish representatives about their parish structures, following a lengthy and detailed Diocesan Review. The Diocesan Review Team held consultations with every parish —
- [Music at the National Cathedral](https://coigazette.ie/music-at-the-national-cathedral/) - As part of our continuing spotlight series with Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, we turn this month to one of its most cherished traditions: the choristers. For centuries, young voices have been at the heart of the Cathedral’s worship, shaping its liturgy and the lives of those who pass through the Choir School. In this contribution, we
- [Saints & Celebrations: April 2026](https://coigazette.ie/saints-celebrations-april-2026/) - Laserian | Abbot of Leighlin (d. 639) | 18th April An influential Irish abbot, Laserian led the monastery at Leighlin and played a key role in guiding the Irish Church through debates on the dating of Easter. Remembered for his learning and leadership, he helped bring greater unity and order to ecclesiastical life. Mark |
- [The Triduum](https://coigazette.ie/the-triduum/) - The Sacred Triduum, extending from the evening of Maundy Thursday to the Easter Vigil, is best understood not as three separate observances but as a single, continuous liturgical act. In these days, the Church recalls the events of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection, and participates in them through the Church’s fullest expression of anamnesis: the
- [Lectionary Notes: April 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-april-2026/) - Sunday 5th April 2026 | Easter Day Acts 10:34–43 — During the Easter season, a reading from the Acts of the Apostles is often used in place of the Old Testament reading. This allows reflection on how the early Church proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus. Today’s passage comes from the encounter between Peter and Cornelius,
- [Lecture: Harvesting Hope](https://coigazette.ie/lecture-harvesting-hope/) - The following is an edited version of a lecture given by Professor John Feehan at Gurteen College on 20th September 2025. A story in the Bible I find myself coming back to time and again — the third chapter of Exodus about the early life of Moses — is the story of what happened on one
- [Recovering Missing Books for the Bolton Library Collection: The RCB Launches a Public Appeal](https://coigazette.ie/recovering-missing-books-for-the-bolton-library-collection-the-rcb-launches-a-public-appeal/) - A new chapter in the survival story of one of Ireland’s most remarkable private collections of rare books — the Bolton Library or Cashel Collection — has been launched by the RCB Library in conjunction with the Glucksman Library in the University of Limerick (UL), where the collection is now located. Bearing the distinctive library stamp
- [Lisbon, Lisburn — and the Bonds that Bind Us](https://coigazette.ie/lisbon-lisburn-and-the-bonds-that-bind-us/) - We all have a favourite place to go on holiday. It might be here in Ireland or further afield. But I’m a creature of habit and when I hit on a winning formula, I like to stick to it. My favourite place is Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Loving this city, however, leads to confusion
- [Running Out of Time?](https://coigazette.ie/running-out-of-time/) - Anyone got the time, I wonder? I suppose it depends. If you are 13 years of age (are you really reading this magazine at 13?) then you have all the time in the world — in fact, far too much of it. Time, when you are a kid, moves painfully slowly. Days seem like months,
- [A Cathedral Easter](https://coigazette.ie/a-cathedral-easter/) - As all clergy know, if you haven’t got Easter sorted before Ash Wednesday, you are very much on the back foot. Choosing music, deciding on which readings to use, and tying down any visiting Holy Week preachers are all activities which are infinitely more relaxing if attempted as close to Candlemas as possible. Orders of
- [Allowing Space for God](https://coigazette.ie/allowing-space-for-god/) - Recent developments in the Middle East, in addition to the ongoing and seemingly endless and intractable war in Ukraine, have led to me making a very conscious decision to limit my intake of news on the television, on my smartphone, and in printed form. This isn’t because I want to take an ‘ostrich’ approach to
- [Planting Hope Under Occupation](https://coigazette.ie/planting-hope-under-occupation/) - Life was simple on the farm Tent of Nations near Bethlehem — on the West Bank in Palestine — where I stayed for more than two months at the end of 2025. A simple life in a community of volunteers meant carrying out daily chores such as looking after animals, pruning olive or almond trees,
- [The Thirty-Nine Articles of General Synod](https://coigazette.ie/the-thirty-nine-articles-of-general-synod/) - The Editor offers the following Articles as a helpful aide for those who aspire to play a full and active role in the proceedings of General Synod, and commends them for consideration in any future revision of the Book of Common Prayer, or even for discreet incorporation amongst the Canons of the Church, where their
- [Transfiguration](https://coigazette.ie/the-gift-of-baptism-2/) - Sir, — As part of my degree in French, I had to spend a year in France. I was offered a placement in St Joseph’s College, Montluçon, a boarding and day school for boys run by the Marist Fathers. Some of those boys, now parents and grandparents, have remained in contact with me to this
- [Time to Review the Daily Worship App?](https://coigazette.ie/time-to-review-the-daily-worship-app/) - Eight years after its release, the Church of Ireland Daily Worship app deserves a clear-eyed review. It was developed by Thought Collective and launched with the promise of putting the Church’s authorised liturgy, lectionary, and supporting material into the hands of clergy and laity alike. In principle, that remains a sound ambition. In practice, the
- [Pioneer Ministry Lenten Training Course](https://coigazette.ie/pioneer-ministry-lenten-training-course/) - In response to the feedback from the gathering, a clear desire emerged for some online training to help parishes gain a better understanding of Pioneer Ministry. In particular, there was interest in exploring what Pioneer Ministry is and how it can work within more traditional parish settings.We are therefore delighted to announce that we will
- [New Guide Book for Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick](https://coigazette.ie/new-guide-book-for-saint-marys-cathedral-limerick/) - Approximately B5 in size and running to forty pages, the new guide to St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick — published by Kulturalis (London), designed by Mr Adrian Hunt, edited by Ms Rosalind Stevenson, with photographs by Mr John Holmes — is a confident and visually attractive addition to the Cathedral’s interpretative material. The cover image is
- [Lectionary Notes: March 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-march-2026/) - Sunday 1st March 2026 The Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12:1–4a — The covenant promise of God to Abraham here is one that finds part of its fulfilment in the paschal narrative, and so it is an appropriate passage to reflect upon during Lent. We see the call to obedience, the importance of sacrifice, and
- [Scriptural Reasoning: Slowing Down to Wonder](https://coigazette.ie/scriptural-reasoning-slowing-down-to-wonder/) - Sometimes our Scripture texts are well-worn pathways — we have been over this ground before, and we stop noticing, stop wondering, stop pausing to allow the texts to have an impact on our imagination. One way to encourage ourselves to ‘slow down and notice’ is to read our own sacred text in dialogue with those
- [Searching for SAMS Ireland in the Church of Ireland Gazette](https://coigazette.ie/searching-for-sams-ireland-in-the-church-of-ireland-gazette/) - In 2026, we mark 170 years since the official establishment of the Irish Auxiliary of the South American Missionary Society (SAMS), now better known as SAMS Ireland. To date, the early development of SAMS Ireland has received very little attention; the stories of the earliest missionaries and supporters largely remain untold. The ‘Living Archive Project’
- [Dust at the Foot of the Cross](https://coigazette.ie/dust-at-the-foot-of-the-cross/) - The news cycle has felt uncomfortably heavy of late. Arrests for alleged misconduct in public office have unsettled confidence in civic institutions. At the same time, the Church of England has faced arrests connected to assault allegations, and the unravelling of safeguarding failures continues to plague this island. These stories are different in detail, but
- [Belfast Cathedral Marks Racial Justice Sunday](https://coigazette.ie/belfast-cathedral-marks-racial-justice-sunday/) - A special service held on Racial Justice Sunday (8th February) in Belfast Cathedral marks the Church of Ireland’s clear commitment to promoting inclusivity and equality. The service was conducted in seven different languages, and incorporated liturgy and hymns that reflected themes of globalism, togetherness, and positive growth, in the hope that the Church should (in
- [Mothers’ Union: Supporting Families When It Matters Most](https://coigazette.ie/mothers-union-supporting-families-when-it-matters-most/) - Although everything we do in Mothers’ Union (MU) is underpinned by prayer, MU has been to the fore in supporting and helping families and people facing adversity. As All-Ireland Unit Coordinator for the Action and Outreach Unit, it has been both humbling and inspiring to hear of all the different projects being supported by MU
- [RCB and Benefact Trust launch Buildings Climate Impact Fund](https://coigazette.ie/rcb-and-benefact-trust-launch-buildings-climate-impact-fund/) - Is your parish ready to take bold steps toward carbon reduction? The Representative Church Body, in partnership with Benefact Trust, is providing new funding for parishes seeking to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in church buildings. The Church of Ireland has over 1,000 properties across the island, and the
- [Church of Ireland Withdraws from X](https://coigazette.ie/church-of-ireland-withdraws-from-x/) - The Church of Ireland has ceased posting on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. In a brief final message published on 16th February, the @ChurchofIreland account stated simply: ‘The Church of Ireland has decided to step away from Twitter.’ No further explanation accompanied the announcement. The Church continues to maintain an active
- [Christ Church Delegation Attends Northern European Cathedrals Conference](https://coigazette.ie/christ-church-delegation-attends-northern-european-cathedrals-conference/) - The biennial Northern European Cathedrals Conference (NECC) drew a strong turn-out in early February, when delegates from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Iceland, the Baltic nations, the Netherlands, and Germany assembled in Exeter Cathedral. Drawing on the theme of ‘Cathedrals: Seats of Wisdom’, the conference aimed to explore cathedrals as ‘places of Northern European identity
- [‘Ecclesiastical Earthquake’: Presbyterians Face Criminal Investigation](https://coigazette.ie/ecclesiastical-earthquake-presbyterians-face-criminal-investigation/) - Following months of mounting scrutiny over safeguarding failures, the focus within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) remains firmly on ongoing criminal and regulatory investigations rather than solely on forthcoming leadership changes. Police in Northern Ireland launched a criminal investigation in November after the Church admitted to ‘serious and significant failings’ in its central safeguarding
- [Tunisian Rector Visits Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/tunisian-rector-visits-ireland/) - The Reverend Frank Bernardi visited the Editor at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral recently as part of a wider tour organised by the Church of Ireland’s Council for Mission. Rector of St George’s Anglican Church, Tunis, but originally from the United States of America, he has been travelling across Ireland throughout February, addressing audiences on the theme
- [New Mission Director for CMS Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/new-mission-director-for-cms-ireland/) - Church Mission Society (CMS) Ireland have announced the appointment of Ms Linda Abwa as their new Mission Director; throughout a robust recruitment process, the Society expressed the hope that the new Mission Director would ‘lead the organisation with wisdom and discernment in the next phase of its development.’ Ms Abwa has been a Partnership Coordinator
- [CofE Archbishop Opens New Chapter as Synod Closes LGBTQ+ Programme](https://coigazette.ie/cofe-archbishop-opens-new-chapter-as-synod-closes-lgbtq-programme/) - The General Synod of the Church of England is the Church’s legislative and deliberative body: part parliament, part ecclesial council, and part family argument, conducted under the public gaze. Meeting typically in London and York, it brings together bishops, clergy, and laity in three Houses, each of which must consent to major legislative change. It
- [Porvoo Leaders Voice ‘Grave Concern’Over Greenland Rhetoric](https://coigazette.ie/porvoo-leaders-voice-grave-concernover-greenland-rhetoric/) - Tensions over American foreign policy have escalated in response to the President of the United State’s recent refusal to rule out taking control of Greenland by force. Since January, when President Trump publicly renewed calls for expanded US control of and access to Greenland (which is currently a semi-autonomous self-governing territory within the Kingdom of
- [A Year in Review: United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-united-dioceses-of-dublin-and-glendalough/) - 2025 – A Year of Listening In 2025, the mission sub-committee of Dublin and Glendalough’s diocesan councils took time to listen. They gathered groups throughout the United Dioceses to ask the questions: what do we want our Church to be like in five years, and what should our priorities be? Since the start of 2026,
- [Faith, Community, and Song: How Saint Patrick’s Legacy Continues to Shape the National Cathedral](https://coigazette.ie/faith-community-and-song-how-saint-patricks-legacy-continues-to-shape-the-national-cathedral/) - Throughout 2026, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin will be telling its story as the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Rather than attempting to say everything at once, we will explore over several issues the threads that shape the Cathedral today: community; education; liturgy and worship; music; conservation; legacy and mission; and the ministry of
- [Saints and Celebrations: March 2026](https://coigazette.ie/saints-and-celebrations-march-2026/) - Kieran of Seirkieran (c.545) | 5th March Kieran of Seirkieran (not to be confused with Ciarán of Clonmacnoise) is remembered as one of the early pioneers of Irish monasticism. Born in County Cork, he travelled north and eventually founded his monastery at Seirkieran, in what is now County Offaly, within the ancient kingdom of Ossory.
- [New Book Explores Anglican Position on Relationships and Human Sexuality](https://coigazette.ie/new-book-explores-anglican-position-on-relationships-and-human-sexuality/) - The Right Reverend Kenneth Kearon (former Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe and former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion) has written a new book exploring the position of Anglicans on contraception, divorce, and human sexuality. Marriage and Relationships — An Anglican Exploration: Contraception, Divorce, Human Sexuality will be launched on 28th March at 15:30 in
- [A Theological Reflection on the Emergence of the Board of Peace](https://coigazette.ie/a-theological-reflection-on-the-emergence-of-the-board-of-peace/) - The unveiling of the so-called Board of Peace at Davos — accompanied by American-led ceremony and unmistakable Donald Trump fanfare — should not be interpreted as a discrete diplomatic innovation. Rather, it is best read as a symptom: a public manifestation of a deeper erosion in global moral authority. Alternative architectures of peace rarely arise
- [Addiction is the Solution — Not the Problem](https://coigazette.ie/addiction-is-the-solution-not-the-problem/) - Growing up I was very afraid of alcohol — until I wasn’t. My view on the whole thing was quite simple. People who drank too much were normal, well-adjusted people who just fell for the incredibly wonderful taste of the drink, and I was no exception. God help us, but my favoured tipple was Smithwick’s,
- [In vino veritas](https://coigazette.ie/in-vino-veritas/) - When this issue of the Gazette hits the newsstands or the inboxes of readers, we will be in the depths of the rigours of Lent. But as the nightwatch looks for the morning, so we cast our eyes towards the horizon, straining for the first glimmers of the Light of Christ at Easter. That Queen
- [Tribute: The Reverend Shiela Johnson](https://coigazette.ie/tribute-the-reverend-shiela-johnson/) - It was an afternoon of fluctuating emotions in the Parish of Ballymore, on Monday 3rd November 2025, as the retired former Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Clondevaddock was remembered by family, friends, and fellow clergy at her funeral service in St John’s Church. They made the journey on a squally Monday afternoon to join Shiela’s
- [A Prophetic Disruption: Christ at the Door](https://coigazette.ie/a-prophetic-disruption-christ-at-the-door/) - This story was shared with the Gazette by The Revd Dr Maithrie White-Dundas. As we usually do, on the night of 31st December, I went to church for the watch-night service. What happened was unforgettable. God spoke to us all and made his presence felt in our Church — Saints Mary and John, Nugegoda, Sri
- [Lent, Grief, and the Hope of Easter](https://coigazette.ie/lent-grief-and-the-hope-of-easter/) - I write this article shortly before the beginningof Lent. By a cruel twist of fate, the beginning of Lent coincides with the anniversary of the death of my late wife Mollie, which occurs on 20th February. Since she died in 2023, I have found it personally difficult to maintain a proper focus on the season
- [Save the Gazette: From Moment to Momentum](https://coigazette.ie/save-the-gazette-from-moment-to-momentum/) - Last month’s call to action has already borne encouraging signs of life. I have been genuinely heartened by the swiftness and generosity of the response. Many people have written to me in support of our efforts. In a short space of time, there has been a tangible sense that the Gazette matters. For that, I
- [Illuminating St Brigid: Faith, Folklore, and Stained Glass](https://coigazette.ie/illuminating-st-brigid-faith-folklore-and-stained-glass/) - St Brigid, one of Ireland’s three national saints, is amongst the most significant figures in the country’s religious and cultural heritage. Within the Church of Ireland today, more than a dozen cathedrals and church buildings across the island are dedicated in her name. The RCB Library is featuring stained–glass representations of St Brigid in four
- [The Gift of Baptism](https://coigazette.ie/the-gift-of-baptism/) - Sir, — I read with great interest the article ‘In Defence of Baptism’ by The Very Reverend Stephen Farrell in the February 2026 edition of the Gazette. I was baptised on 1st April 1945. As I was only six months old, I have no personal recollection of the event, but to this day I am
- [Length and Quality of Sermons](https://coigazette.ie/length-and-quality-of-sermons/) - Sir, — I must begin with a caveat — stressing that this is a personal view, as I’ve not had the privilege to attend a wide range of Sunday services. However, I feel a survey across all parishes could be revealing and may prove useful in deliberations by Church authorities as evolution continues within the
- [Format of the Gazette](https://coigazette.ie/format-of-the-gazette/) - Sir, — As a reader of the Gazette for over sixty years, it was with dismay that I read about its possible demise for financial reasons. I wonder if you have considered producing it again in its former newspaper format, which served it well for over a century and which I imagine would be much
- [The Cost of Independence](https://coigazette.ie/the-cost-of-independence/) - The tone of the Gazette has changed, and it would be dishonest to pretend otherwise. In recent years, we have spoken with cautious optimism about our future — about renewal, digital growth, and new ways of telling the Church’s story. As we begin this year, that optimism has given way to something more urgent. This is a
- [We need your help!](https://coigazette.ie/save-the-gazette/) - In March 1856, the first issue of The Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette was published. Its purpose was simple: to give the Church of Ireland a unified, reliable account of itself. For 170 years, the Gazette has done that work — through famine and war, disestablishment and independence, change, conflict, and reform. It has endured because people believed it
- [PCI Launches ‘Safeguarding Roadshows’ in Wake of Ongoing Crisis](https://coigazette.ie/pci-launches-safeguarding-roadshows-in-wake-of-ongoing-crisis/) - The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has begun a new phase in its safeguarding reform programme with the launch of its first series of Safeguarding Roadshows, designed to equip congregational leaders with updated guidance for the protection of children and adults. The initiative follows the approval of revised safeguarding policies by the Church’s 2025 General Assembly
- [Be Still: Notes from a Chair](https://coigazette.ie/be-still-notes-from-a-chair/) - This reflection is written in the hope that it might help someone else. That is its aim. What follows does not arise from crisis or catastrophe, but from something far more ordinary — and therefore, perhaps, more instructive. I managed to hurt my back. I have no idea how. There was no heroic moment, no
- [Churches Unite in Call to Heal Creation](https://coigazette.ie/churches-unite-in-call-to-heal-creation/) - A conference addressing the ecological crisis facing Ireland, and particularly the pollution of Lough Neagh, has issued a renewed call for reconciliation — not only between communities, but between God, humanity, and the whole of creation. Up to 200 people filled the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on 17th January for Let Justice Flow Like Rivers,
- [Diocesan Clergy Celebrate the Primate’s Threescore Years and Ten!](https://coigazette.ie/diocesan-clergy-celebrate-the-primates-threescore-years-and-ten/) - The clergy in the Diocese of Armagh recently held a surprise party for The Most Reverend John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, to mark in advance his 70th birthday at the end of January. Behind-the-scenes planning ensured that the Primate was totally unaware that more than thirty of his clergy had
- [Inspiring Lives: Cathedrals Plus Conference Comes to Dublin](https://coigazette.ie/inspiring-lives-cathedrals-plus-conference-comes-to-dublin/) - Almost 70 representatives of cathedrals and greater churches from across Ireland and the UK gathered in Dublin in mid-January for the annual Cathedrals Plus conference, jointly hosted by Christ Church Cathedral and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The conference marked a rare departure from UK venues and offered delegates the opportunity to engage with two of Ireland’s
- [‘Once in a Generation’ Conversation on Education](https://coigazette.ie/once-in-a-generation-conversation-on-education/) - Those with an interest in education and members of wider society have a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to help shape Ireland’s education system for decades to come. The National Conversation on Education was launched on 14th January, and everyone is invited to take part. The Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson, Chair of the General
- [Supreme Court rules Northern Ireland School RE Unlawful under Human Rights Law](https://coigazette.ie/supreme-court-rules-northern-ireland-school-re-unlawful-under-human-rights-law/) - The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the way Christian-focused religious education (RE) and collective worship is taught in Northern Ireland schools is unlawful, because it fails to meet human rights standards requiring ‘objective, critical, and pluralistic’ teaching. The landmark ruling follows a case brought by an unnamed father and his daughter who attended a
- [Black Santa Appeals in Belfast and Dublin Raise Funds for Local Charities](https://coigazette.ie/black-santa-appeals-in-belfast-and-dublin-raise-funds-for-local-charities/) - The 2025 Black Santa Sit-Outs in Belfast and Dublin have raised more than £140,000 and €67,000 respectively for local charities, continuing a long-standing Christmas tradition of public generosity in both cities. In Belfast, the annual Black Santa Appeal at St Anne’s Cathedral raised £140,000 for around 100 local charities. The sit-out began on Monday 15th
- [Mothers’ Union Continues to Raise Awareness of Domestic Abuse](https://coigazette.ie/mothers-union-continues-to-raise-awareness-of-domestic-abuse/) - The global campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence began in 1991 to inspire people around the world to do something to change the story of violence against women. It runs annually from 25th November (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to 10th December (International Human Rights Day). To mark the 2025 campaign, the Mothers’ Union
- [VAT Changes Cause Concerns for Northern Ireland Churches](https://coigazette.ie/vat-changes-cause-concerns-for-northern-ireland-churches/) - Churches across Northern Ireland are warning that recent changes to UK Government support for historic places of worship could place further strain on already fragile buildings, particularly in rural parishes and areas of social deprivation. Last week, the Government confirmed that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS), which has operated since 2001, will
- [Racial Justice Sunday Liturgy Celebrates Diversity](https://coigazette.ie/racial-justice-sunday-liturgy-celebrates-diversity/) - Ahead of this year’s Racial Justice Sunday, on 8th February, the Church of Ireland has published a new liturgy to help churches mark a celebration of ethnic diversity across the island. A Service of the Word for Racial Justice Sunday, prepared by the Liturgical Advisory Committee, is presented as an eight-page resource designed for local
- [New Year’s Eve Tragedy: Vigils Held to Commemorate the Victims of Swiss Fire](https://coigazette.ie/new-years-eve-tragedy-vigils-held-to-commemorate-the-victims-of-swiss-fire/) - Vigils have been held across Switzerland in memory of the 40 people who perished in a devastating fire at the ski resort of Crans-Montana on 1st January. The tragedy occurred at Le Constellation bar in the popular ski resort during New Year’s Eve celebrations, and has left the local area devastated by the scale of
- [New Archbishop of Canterbury Attends Vespers at Westminster Cathedral during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity](https://coigazette.ie/new-archbishop-of-canterbury-attends-vespers-at-westminster-cathedral-during-the-week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/) - Solemn Pontifical Vespers at Westminster Cathedral on 20th January brought together several significant moments in the life of the Churches in Britain and Ireland: a new chapter in Anglican leadership, a period of transition for the Roman Catholic Church in England, the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and a renewed ecumenical appreciation of
- [Churches Call for Peace as US Actions Raise Global Concern](https://coigazette.ie/churches-call-for-peace-as-us-actions-raiseglobal-concern/) - Following a dramatic American military operation in Venezuela in January that saw the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro, Church leaders across the globe have expressed concerns over the actions of the United States and called for peace in the region. Venezuela has been left in a
- [Communion at Crossroads following GAFCON ‘Reordering’ Claim](https://coigazette.ie/communion-at-crossroads-following-gafcon-reordering-claim/) - Questions over the identity, structure, and leadership of the Anglican Communion continue into 2026, following the seismic so-called ‘Martyr’s Day Statement’ by the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) on 16th October 2025, in which it announced that it was ‘reordering the Anglican Communion’. The communiqué proclaimed GAFCON the ‘Global Anglican Communion’, declared a definitive split
- [Holy Tender: Bulgaria Puts Saints into Circulation](https://coigazette.ie/holy-tender-bulgaria-puts-saints-into-circulation/) - On 1st January 2026, Bulgaria formally joined the Eurozone, laying aside the lev — its national currency since 1880 — and embracing the shared monetary life of the European Union. Although the economic implications of this shift are considerable, it is the cultural and theological symbolism accompanying Bulgaria’s new Euro coins that has attracted particular
- [Saints and Celebrations: February 2026](https://coigazette.ie/saints-and-celebrations-february-2026/) - Saint Brigid | 1st February Brigid of Kildare stands at the heart of Irish Christian memory, revered across traditions as abbess, founder, and one of Ireland’s three national patron saints, alongside Patrick and Columba. Her feast day falls at the threshold of spring and gathers up themes of new beginnings and the quiet courage of
- [Lectionary Notes: February 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-february-2026/) - Sunday 1st February 2026The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany  Micah 6:1–8 — God calls Israel to account, reminding them of his faithful acts in their history, and challenges empty ritual without justice. True obedience, he declares, is not found in sacrifice alone, but in living with justice, loving steadfastly, and walking humbly with God.  Psalm 15 —
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Armagh](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-armagh/) - January saw the first of our planned restructuring of parish groupings come into being, with the parish of Crossdernott joining with the parishes of Donaghmore and Donaghmore Upper under the incumbency of The Venerable Peter Thompson, Archdeacon of Armagh. The consensus is that the three churches have become stronger together as they support one another.
- [The Spectre of Racism and the Ways of God](https://coigazette.ie/the-spectre-of-racism-and-the-ways-of-god/) - July 2025. Bonfire Night in Northern Ireland. In Moygashel, a life-sized effigy of a boat containing life-sized refugees in orange life jackets sat atop a bonfire. A wonderful celebration? Or a hate crime? Burning effigies of refugees: refugees fleeing violence and keeping hope alive; refugees who arrive with relief in Northern Ireland; refugees with their
- [The Crisis of the Authority of Scripture in Contemporary Churches](https://coigazette.ie/the-crisis-of-the-authority-of-scripture-in-contemporary-churches/) - In recent decades, a crisis has rocked Churches around the globe: the issue of the authority of Scripture. Though traditionally seen as the book at the heart of Christian belief, worship, and ethics, there are cultural changes, intellectual developments, and ecumenical tensions that now seriously question how Scripture is understood, interpreted, and applied. This is
- [In Defence of Baptism](https://coigazette.ie/in-defence-of-baptism/) - Writing in The Irish Times on 11th January, former Uachtarán na hÉireann Professor Mary McAleese makes the bold claim that nothing has restricted her fundamental human rights in the way that her baptism — an event now more than seven decades in the past — has. Her argument, to which I will seek to do
- [From Parents to Parodies](https://coigazette.ie/from-parents-to-parodies/) - Parents are odd, aren’t they? Not us, of course — I mean every other parent. Mine were probably right up there. Father generally held the gold medal spot. A lot of the second half of his life was spent advising us all how little he cared about death. To really prove the point, one of
- [Elizabeth Ferrar: A Life of Service](https://coigazette.ie/elizabeth-ferrar-a-life-of-service/) - In 2024, the RCB Library unexpectedly received a collection of items related to the Ferrar family, containing writings, miscellaneous papers, and photographs, principally of Miss Elizabeth Ferrar (1912–2001). Miss Ferrar was a dedicated teacher and missionary, and a well-known member of the Church of Ireland community. Recently, this collection has been accessioned into the Library’s
- [Tribute: The Reverend Canon Sam McComb](https://coigazette.ie/tribute-the-reverend-canon-sam-mccomb/) - Summary of a tribute by The Venerable Paul Dundas at a Service of Thanksgiving held in Christ Church, Lisburn, Diocese of Connor, on 3rd January 2026 for The Reverend Canon Sam McComb. Sam was born in Cookstown on 17th August 1933. He left school aged 14 to work as a builder’s apprentice. He later moved
- [Tribute: The Reverend Godfrey Declan Burfield Smith](https://coigazette.ie/tribute-the-reverend-godfrey-declan-burfield-smith/) - The Reverend Godfrey Declan Burfield Smith passed away on 2nd January 2026. Son of the late Reverend Canon Thomas Smith and Elizabeth Burfield, Declan is survived by Heather, his beloved wife of sixty years, their sons Ciaran and Ronan, their grandchildren, and many wider family members and friends in Ireland and abroad. Formerly the rector
- [Crown Appointments](https://coigazette.ie/crown-appointments/) - THE REVEREND CANON MATTHEW HAGAN MBE His Majesty King Charles III has given his approval for Sir Robert Scott KCVO OBE, as The Lord Lieutenant of County Tyrone, to appoint The Reverend Canon Matthew Hagan MBE as a Deputy Lieutenant of County Tyrone. Canon Hagan is currently the Rector of Brackaville, Donaghendry, and Ballyclog Parishes,
- [Letter: Entertaining Angels](https://coigazette.ie/entertaining-angels/) - Sir, — Shakespeare said that ‘all the world’s a stage’; if he had been from the Philippines, he would have said that ‘all the world’s a washing line’! Our obsession here with good hygiene and a constant supply of clean clothes means that even someone sleeping on the sidewalk will have an improvised washing line
- [Letter: Starved into Silence](https://coigazette.ie/starved-into-silence/) - Sir, — I read the February Gazette in one sitting, mainly because it felt unwise to put it down in case it quietly vanished whilst my back was turned. One learns a great deal from this issue. For instance, that the Church is simultaneously navigating global schism, safeguarding collapse, environmental catastrophe, geopolitical brinkmanship, and constitutional
- [New Saints Canonised by Pope](https://coigazette.ie/news-saints-canonised-by-pope/) - On 7th September 2025, Pope Leo XIV canonised two young Italians — Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis — at a ceremony in St Peter’s Square, marking the first canonisations of his papacy. The Pope praised their extraordinary witnesses to faith in God, and to the Lord’s great plan for eternal joy and happiness. Saint
- [50th Anniversary of Women Lay Readers in Dublin and Glendalough ](https://coigazette.ie/50th-anniversary-of-women-lay-readers-in-dublin-and-glendalough/) - A special service of Choral Evensong was celebrated to mark a pioneering moment for women in Dublin and Glendalough. On 16th November, a gathering of lay ministers from across the diocese came together in Christ Church Cathedral to honour the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the first women lay readers in the diocese, as
- [Christmas Cover Competition](https://coigazette.ie/christmas-cover-competition/) - Winner: Caroline Stewart (Magheralin Parish, Down and Dromore) The Gazette’s annual Christmas Cover Competition once again drew an impressive array of entries, reflecting both the creativity and the devotional imagination found across our Church communities. This year’s theme was ‘Light Shines in the Darkness’. The winning artwork graces this month’s front page, but we are
- [Emmanuel Shall Come to Thee](https://coigazette.ie/emmanuel-shall-come-to-thee/) - Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his
- [Dean of Belfast Set for Black Santa Sit-Out](https://coigazette.ie/dean-of-belfast-set-for-black-santa-sit-out/) - The 49th annual Belfast Black Santa Appeal at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, will have a particular focus on supporting charities working to support people with motor neurone disease, those with multiple sclerosis, and children with arthritis. The 2025 appeal will this year run from Monday 15th December to Wednesday 24th December, when The Very Reverend
- [Dublin’s Faith-based Communities are Co-builders of the Common Good](https://coigazette.ie/dublins-faith-based-communities-are-co-builders-of-the-common-good/) - New research has identified almost 50 faith-based communities in Dublin’s North East Inner City, yet the city’s decision makers consistently overlook the strength of this religious diversity. The research — carried out by the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice (JCFJ) and ACET (AIDS Care Education and Training) Ireland — highlights the vast contribution made
- [The RCB with Benefact Trust to Launch Buildings Climate Impact Fund ](https://coigazette.ie/the-rcb-with-benefact-trust-to-launch-buildings-climate-impact-fund/) - ‘The earth is the Lord’s and all that therein is.’ (Psalm 24:1) Did you know that taking positive action to address climate change is one of the five marks of Anglican mission? The Representative Church Body (RCB) is supporting parishes to achieve this mission objective in partnership with Benefact Trust, providing new funding support for
- [Mothers’ Union Christmas Reflection](https://coigazette.ie/mothers-union-christmas-reflection/) - I am amazed at the talents of an artist who can use the colours on their palette to express their innermost feelings or the beauty of a landscape. I admire a composer who can write a piece of music that will stir our emotions. Artists and composers do not need words to express concepts such
- [Dublin Finally Gains a Roman Catholic Cathedral](https://coigazette.ie/dublin-finally-gains-a-roman-catholic-cathedral/) - Dublin is to have a Roman Catholic cathedral for the first time in half a millennium, after Pope Leo XIV designated St Mary’s Pro Cathedral as the official Cathedral Church of the Archdiocese of Dublin. The announcement was made by the Archbishop of Dublin, The Most Reverend Dermot Farrell, during Mass on 14th November —
- [Presbyterian Moderator Resigns Amidst Safeguarding Scandals ](https://coigazette.ie/presbyterian-moderator-resigns-amidst-safeguarding-scandals/) - In a shock statement at a press conference on 12th November, The Reverend Dr Trevor Gribben announced his resignation as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI). The decision comes just months after Dr Gribben was installed in the role in June 2025; the mid-term resignation of the Moderator is an unprecedented act, with
- [History Made in St Patrick’s Armagh](https://coigazette.ie/history-made-in-st-patricks-armagh/) - For the first time in the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, girls have graced the ranks of choristers. The momentous change took place during Choral Evensong on 17th November, when girls joined their voices to the worship. A spokesperson for the Cathedral said: ‘We hope and pray they will each find blessing and fulfilment
- [St Coman’s Church: 250th Anniversary Celebrations](https://coigazette.ie/st-comans-church-250th-anniversary-celebrations/) - As the calendar year draws to a close, so do the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the present building of St Coman’s Church in Roscommon town (Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh). The milestone was marked by a series of events focusing on the parish’s history and community. Celebrations commenced in May with a visit by
- [Christian Aid’s Christmas Appeal](https://coigazette.ie/christian-aids-christmas-appeal/) - When armed conflict swept through Chance’s community in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), she witnessed her shop being looted and her neighbour being raped. She said, ‘I told my husband that I was going to leave for fear of being raped.’ Chance hasn’t seen her husband since that day. Clutching her newborn baby and
- [Data Confusion Leaves Episcopal Church Membership Count Unpublished](https://coigazette.ie/data-confusion-leaves-episcopal-church-membership-count-unpublished/) - An unexpected gap in the Episcopal Church’s 2024 annual report has drawn widespread attention across the United States, after the denomination confirmed that its overall membership figure could not be published due to problems with a revised parish questionnaire. The absence of the headline number — long regarded as a key indicator of the Church’s
- [In Memoriam: Phyllis Trible (1932–2025)](https://coigazette.ie/in-memoriam-phyllis-trible/) - Scripture stands at the heart of Anglicanism — foundational and life-giving, yet also complex, and contested with fervour. It is sufficient for salvation, as the Articles remind us, but not exhaustive of human experience of God — much less, the mystery of God. Christians are called to take Scripture seriously for what it is, which
- [Raising Generations of Christ-like Men](https://coigazette.ie/raising-generations-of-christ-like-men/) - Video coming soon. It was a bright but blustery October evening when I was invited to visit a Boys’ Brigade (BB) company to see firsthand how a typical night unfolds. The hall buzzed long before the meeting officially began: boys in uniforms tumbling through the door and volunteers moving tables into place. There was an
- [A Weekend in the Life of a Diocesan Lay Reader](https://coigazette.ie/a-weekend-in-the-life-of-a-diocesan-lay-reader/) - It was great to catch up with Mr David Snow, who is a Diocesan Lay Reader in Swords, North County Dublin. He has been serving in this capacity over the past two and a half years. David has been a parishioner of St Columba’s Swords for more than 50 years, and also attended the local
- [Every Diocese Encouraged to Hold a Racial Justice Sunday Service in 2026](https://coigazette.ie/every-diocese-encouraged-to-hold-a-racial-justice-sunday-service-in-2026/) - Racist attacks and hate crimes rose sharply across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in 2025, according to figures from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda Síochána. The year saw several high-profile incidents, including anti-immigrant riots in Ballymena in June, the Moygashel bonfire effigy in July, multiple attacks on
- [So This Is Christmas](https://coigazette.ie/so-this-is-christmas/) - Christmas in Ireland is often portrayed through a lens of abundance — glowing fires, bustling shops, laden tables, and laughter echoing through cosy living rooms. But behind many front doors, the picture is quite different. For countless families and individuals, Christmas is not a season of plenty, but a painful reminder of what they don’t
- [Why Am I Waiting?](https://coigazette.ie/why-am-i-waiting/) - The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness — on them light has shined.’ (Isaiah 9:2) I am writing this in November whilst sitting at the kitchen table, mid-morning with the lights on. It is dull during the day, and night-time comes early.
- [Saints and Celebrations: December 2025 & January 2026](https://coigazette.ie/saints-and-celebrations-december-2025-january-2026/) - Finnian of Clonard, abbot (549) 12th December Finnian of Clonard, often called the ‘Tutor of the Saints of Ireland’, was a pioneering abbot whose monastery at Clonard, County Meath, became a major centre of early Christian learning. His teaching shaped the island’s monastic tradition, forming many influential saints and missionaries. He is remembered for wisdom,
- [The Service of Nine Lessons with Carols](https://coigazette.ie/the-service-of-nine-lessons-with-carols/) - I remember many years ago, my late great-aunt Hilda Coles (née Clayton) telling me that she remembered standing as a child on the front doorstep of her childhood home, Cheeverstown House in Clondalkin, listening to the Christmas Eve bells pealing from the great bell tower of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. Following her marriage, she moved
- [Lectionary Notes: December 2025 & January 2026](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-october-2025-2-2/) - Sunday 7th December 2025 The Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 11:1–10 — Isaiah contains many prophecies which point to the coming of Jesus. This famous prophecy — which speaks of the harmony that Jesus will bring, and points to his lineage as a Son of Jesse (and therefore David) — encourages us not only to
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-kilmore-elphin-and-ardagh/) - ‘I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.’ (I Corinthians 3:6–7) As we reflect on the year that has passed in the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, these words of St Paul to the
- [Review: Dublin’s Stained Glass: A guide to the finest twentieth-century windows](https://coigazette.ie/review-dublins-stained-glass-a-guide-to-the-finest-twentieth-century-windows/) - Author: Mr David Caron Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2025 376pp; full-colour illustrations; paperback; €29.95/£24.95 David Caron’s beautifully illustrated book would make a fine Christmas present, an excellent guide to the stained glass for anyone who visits one of the 35 churches and three secular locations featured, and an enduring source of pleasure to the reader
- [Chart-Toppers and Cloud-Descenders](https://coigazette.ie/chart-toppers-and-cloud-descenders/) - You might not have heard of him, and he might not have invaded your consciousness, but there’s a good chance you’ll know his work. He gave the world ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ by Kylie Minogue, a tranche of Rick Astley songs, much of the Bananarama back catalogue, and even a bit of Cliff Richard.
- [Word of the Father, Soon in Flesh Appearing](https://coigazette.ie/word-of-the-father-soon-in-flesh-appearing/) - We have all seen the little warning label on the glass of a car wing mirror — ‘Warning! Objects in this mirror may be closer than they appear’. At the end of October, someone sent me a picture of a wing mirror with this phrase, but what appeared in the glass was truly terrifying —
- [The Gentle Grace of Christmas Past](https://coigazette.ie/the-gentle-grace-of-christmas-past/) - I’m not sure you ever really recover from seeing your father become part of a Christmas tree. Let me explain. It was Christmas Eve 1975. Tidings of comfort and joy rang out all around the country, not least in Slattery’s pub, Rathmines, Dublin, where my father thought it might be a good idea to pop
- [The Dangers of Measuring Church Success by Metrics ](https://coigazette.ie/the-dangers-of-measuring-church-success-by-metrics/) - In the Western world, many churches have, over the last few decades, increasingly embraced business methodologies to measure the success or failure of their activities. Participation in programmes designed by churches to increase interest in the Christian faith, how many attend church every week, the amount of money raised through fundraising, and how many views
- [The Nine Lessons and Carols at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, and the Role of The Very Reverend David FR Wilson](https://coigazette.ie/the-nine-lessons-and-carols-at-st-patricks-cathedral-dublin-and-the-role-of-the-very-reverend-david-fr-wilson/) - For many, the Christmas service of Nine Lessons and Carols celebrated on or near Christmas Eve in Anglican churches around the world marks the real beginning of Christmas. The origins of the service are attributed to Truro Cathedral in Cornwall, where The Right Reverend Edward W Benson conducted the first formal service on Christmas Eve
- [Call to Listen](https://coigazette.ie/call-to-listen/) - The Psalmist says, ‘For God alone my soul waits in silence’. How I have had to learn — and relearn — this need over a life of discipleship. I remember as a young curate spending a morning on a twelve-minute sermon. The day after preaching it, I met a parishioner who complimented my effort. She
- [Letter: Insidious Leadership](https://coigazette.ie/letter-insidious-leadership/) - Sir, — It seems to me that The Right Reverend McClay is continuing the same kind of insidious leadership which we have known in Down and Dromore since 1997. The Church of Ireland has always been clear about its relationship with GAFCON, and the recent joint statement from our two Archbishops makes it emphatic. I
- [Letter: Primates without Provenance](https://coigazette.ie/letter-primates-without-provenance/) - Sir, — In your recent coverage of GAFCON’s response to the appointment of The Right Reverend Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, one simple fact was overlooked (as it often is in other contexts): GAFCON is a movement in which many members of the Anglican Communion participate, but it is not an Anglican Communion body.
- [Letter: Webb Chiles’s Survival](https://coigazette.ie/letter-webb-chiless-survival/) - Sir, — One of my hide-outs in the Philippines is Tablas Island; we were there last week to be immersed in beauty, rowing a banca (small fishing boat) towards blazing sunsets in the evenings, and morning prayers floating in the crystal-clear Sibuyan Sea as dawn broke. Standing in the sea up to my waist, a
- [Letter: Pharisaical GAFCON Communiqué](https://coigazette.ie/letter-pharisaical-gafcon-communique/) - Sir, — Congratulations on your inspirational editorial this month (November). What a comfort and consolation it was to read the statement of Archbishops John McDowell and Michael Jackson. In that statement and in your editorial I recognised the Anglican Church I have known and loved all my life (I am 81) in England, Wales, Scotland,
- [Faith in Harmony: The Choir of St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny](https://coigazette.ie/faith-in-harmony-the-choir-of-st-canices-cathedral-kilkenny/) - VIDEO COMING SOON There’s something quite impressive about the sound of a small choir filling a large space. At St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, that sound is created each week by a group of singers who give their time freely to sustain one of Ireland’s oldest choral traditions. When the Dean, The Very Reverend Stephen Farrell,
- [Public Rift Exposed: Archbishops Contradict Bishops in Communion Crisis](https://coigazette.ie/public-rift-exposed-archbishops-contradict-bishops-in-communion-crisis/) - In a Gazette exclusive, The Right Reverend David McClay, Bishop of Down and Dromore, responded to questions posed by the Editor of the Gazette regarding the Bishop’s own stance on the GAFCON communiqué, given his status as a GAFCON Ireland trustee. The Bishop confirmed his approval of the rejection of the authority of the See of Canterbury, saying: ‘There
- [Unity in Diversity](https://coigazette.ie/unity-in-diversity/) - Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of attending several diocesan synods, raising the Gazette’s profile. Each one has offered a window into the breadth of the Church of Ireland. We are a Church that holds within it a diversity of viewpoints that would rival many a larger group. Despite this, I’ve seen the same
- [Better to Know than to Suspect: Women & GAFCON](https://coigazette.ie/better-to-know-than-to-suspect-women-gafcon/) - 'Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops.’ So says Jesus (Luke 12:3). With this in mind, there’s something about the recent GAFCON statement, and the response from some Irish bishops, which is helpful. It
- [Archbishop of Canterbury to be Sarah Mullally](https://coigazette.ie/archbishop-of-canterbury-to-be-sarah-mullally/) - The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the role in its 1,400-year history. The announcement came on 3rd October, almost a year after The Right Reverend Justin Welby stepped down following the damning Makin Review into safeguarding
- [Anglican Church Faces Schism as GAFCON Proclaims Itself the True Communion](https://coigazette.ie/anglican-church-faces-schism-as-gafcon-proclaims-itself-the-true-communion/) - In a dramatic escalation of longstanding tensions, the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) has announced that it is ‘reordering the Anglican Communion,’ declaring itself the true continuation of Anglicanism and rejecting the historic role of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the existing Instruments of Communion. In the communiqué entitled The Future has Arrived, released on 16th
- [Pioneer Ministry Seeks to Bridge Gap Amidst Concerns Over Declining Church Attendance](https://coigazette.ie/pioneer-ministry-seeks-to-bridge-gap-amidst-concerns-over-declining-church-attendance/) - The role of Pioneer Ministry as a tool to bridge the widening gap between Church and contemporary culture (with its movement towards secularism) has been gaining prominence within the Church of Ireland in recent years, bringing with it a shift in focus. Pioneer Ministry aims to sit alongside traditional ministry in the hope of ‘meeting
- [Harvesting Hope: A Future for Sustainable Agriculture.](https://coigazette.ie/harvesting-hope-a-future-for-sustainable-agriculture/) - In January, the United Diocesan Council for Mission in the United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe (TLK) was invited by the Central Council for Mission in Dublin to submit proposals for activities in 2025. This presented us with a challenge, but also an opportunity. Our conference in November 2024, Community Futures, had not been well
- [Campaigners Demand Clarification about Accused Priest’s Legacy and COIHS Record](https://coigazette.ie/campaigners-demand-clarification-about-accused-priests-legacy-and-coihs-record/) - Controversy over a Church of Ireland minister who was the subject of a BBC Spotlight investigation has been reignited by the publication of an open letter to attendees at a meeting of the Church of Ireland Historical Society (COIHS) in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, on 27th September. The late Reverend Bill Neely was the subject
- [Seasons of Life Celebrated at MU Getaway 2025 in Monaghan](https://coigazette.ie/seasons-of-life-celebrated-at-mu-getaway-2025-in-monaghan/) - Over 200 women gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel and Leisure Club, Monaghan in early October for the highly anticipated Mothers' Union (MU) Getaway 2025. Organised by All-Ireland Young Member Representatives Ms Liz Greer and Ms Wendy Halligan, under the wise guidance of All-Ireland President Ms Kay Clarke, Vice President for Action and Outreach, Ms
- [250th Anniversary Celebrations for Carbury](https://coigazette.ie/250th-anniversary-celebrations-for-carbury/) - The 250th anniversary of Carbury Church, County Kildare, was marked by a service of evening prayer on the exact date of the anniversary, 27th September. Whilst past centuries of worship were reflected in the order of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, the overall theme, ‘Looking forward in faith’, was emphasised by the preacher, The
- [Uncertain Future for Church of England Same-Sex Blessings and Clergy Marriage](https://coigazette.ie/uncertain-future-for-church-of-england-same-sex-blessings-and-clergy-marriage/) - The Church of England’s long-running debate over sexuality, relationships, and marriage entered a new phase this month, as the House of Bishops agreed a series of in-principle decisions on the future of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process. Final votes will be taken in December, but the bishops’ latest statements give a clear indication of
- [Building Discipleship Through Community: The Story of Gathered Ministry (Part 1)](https://coigazette.ie/building-discipleship-through-community-the-story-of-gathered-ministry/) - From Scattered to Gathered In Matthew 18:20, Jesus says: ‘For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.’ This is the heart of Gathered. Situated on the North Coast, this partnership ministry brings young people and families together from across seven churches that minister in a mixed urban and
- [Building Discipleship Through Community: The Story of Gathered Ministry (Part 2)](https://coigazette.ie/building-discipleship-through-community-the-story-of-gathered-ministry-part-2/) - This article is published in two instalments. The previous part was published in October’s issue, and tells the story of Gathered, a partnership ministry that brings young people and families together from across seven churches that minister in a mixed urban and rural context. OutreachGathered extends into schools. Mr Jonny Diamond stated that the idea behind this
- [From Kilcar to China: A Mission Journey (Part 1)](https://coigazette.ie/from-kilcar-to-china-a-mission-journey-part-1/) - Eleanor Chesnut and her twin brother, James, were born in Waterloo, Iowa, in the United States of America in 1868, to Eleanor and James Chesnut. James had left Derrylaghan, Kilcar (south-west Donegal) in 1858 to join the stream of emigration to America in the aftermath of the Great Famine a decade earlier. Having been orphaned
- [From Kilcar to China: A Mission Journey (Part 2)](https://coigazette.ie/from-kilcar-to-china-a-mission-journey-part-2/) - In the October issue of the Gazette, we were introduced to Irish-American Doctor Eleanor Chesnut, who followed the call to mission in China. The article is continued here. Towards the end of the 19th century, the call to evangelise abroad had also been a motivating factor for many American women who were experiencing a new
- [Early Printed Books in the RCB Library](https://coigazette.ie/early-printed-books-in-the-rcb-library/) - This month’s Archive of the Month turns to the RCB Library’s little-known printed collection, with specific focus on early printed illustrations, woodcuts, and wood engraving. This includes many of the earliest editions of the Book of Common Prayer, and many other texts in a variety of languages including English, Irish, Latin, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
- [Lost and Found in Ardara](https://coigazette.ie/lost-and-found-in-ardara/) - So you (me) are signed up for an Irish course in Oideas Gael in Gleann Cholm Cille, and want to go to church. An online search is a bit of a mystery, so you do the obvious thing and contact the local reverend, who sends you a list of church services across the county. You
- [I Remember You?](https://coigazette.ie/i-remember-you/) - I was at a school reunion a number of years ago. It was great to catch up with people from my past — people with whom I may never have been particularly close friends, but that were still part of my past which made me who I am today. As we all circulated, a man
- [Saints & Celebrations: November 2025](https://coigazette.ie/saints-celebrations-october-2025-2/) - Malachy (1094–1148) | 3rd November Malachy was a reforming bishop and Archbishop of Armagh known for his piety and tireless efforts to bring the Irish Church into closer alignment with Roman practice. A friend of St Bernard of Clairvaux, he introduced the Cistercian order to Ireland and sought to restore discipline and unity amongst clergy
- [Lectionary Notes: November 2025](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-october-2025-2/) - 2nd November 2025The Fourth Sunday before Advent Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4 — the prophet appeals to God for justice and urges the people to maintain their trust in God’s righteousness. Psalm 119:137–144 — exalts the righteousness of God and his law, through which the wise receive true enlightenment. II Thessalonians 1:1–4, 11–12 — offers thanks for
- [A Year in Review: United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-united-dioceses-of-tuam-limerick-and-killaloe/) - I make no apologies for beginning this review by stressing again the size of this diocese (which covers over a third of the area of the island of Ireland), and the extensive task of bringing the former Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry together with the former Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe as one united
- [Hubris and Holiness](https://coigazette.ie/hubris-and-holiness/) - For as far back as I can remember, the Church has been a prominent part of my life. Throughout those 60 or so years, and as a son of the rectory, I have had Christian experiences which range from somewhere between the elder brother and the wayward son. What I mean is that along my
- [‘You’ll Never Guess What the Church of Ireland Did Next!’ — Why We Must Talk About the Bigger Questions](https://coigazette.ie/youll-never-guess-what-the-church-of-ireland-did-next-why-we-must-talk-about-the-bigger-questions/) - Every now and again I get lured into clickbait. It’s easily done. You probably know the sort of thing I mean. You’re busy doom-scrolling through social media, and you see a sensational headline — a headline usually peddled by a mid-market tabloid — that looks too fanciful or bizarre to be true. The headline screams
- [All the World’s a Stage...](https://coigazette.ie/all-the-worlds-a-stage/) - I have two friends who are actors. Proper actors, mind, and not just some Am-Dram couple. No, these two you will definitely know from the telly-box and movies. There’s just one problem, though — and yes, you’ve guessed it. They’re actors. Both friends of mine went to what are considered the top two acting schools
- [SEARCH — Autumn 2025](https://coigazette.ie/search-autumn-2025/) - The Autumn issue of SEARCH invites readers to engage deeply with some of the most pressing moral and theological challenges of our time. As conflict, displacement, and division dominate global headlines, this edition offers space for reflection grounded in faith, scholarship, and compassion. It would be impossible to ignore the situation in the Middle East, and particularly
- [Letter: Response to Bishop of Cork’s Retirement](https://coigazette.ie/letter-getting-titles-right-2-2-2/) - Sir, — It is with both joy and sadness that I read of The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton’s intention to retire in 2026. Joy, because his episcopal ministry has been marked by commitment to the oneness (precarious unity), holiness (theological depth), catholicity (glorious diversity), and apostolicity (critically constructive continuity) of the Church; sadness, because his
- [Letter: Agricultural Chaplaincy](https://coigazette.ie/letter-getting-titles-right-2-2/) - Sir, — I’m writing to let readers know that the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh is establishing an agricultural chaplaincy ministry to better serve our farming communities. Ireland’s farmers face unique pressures: isolation, financial uncertainty, climate challenges, social media attacks, and generational expectations. Yet pastoral care often struggles to reach beyond church walls into the
- [Letter: Safeguarding Settlement Finances](https://coigazette.ie/letter-getting-titles-right-2/) - Sir, — I note Canon Ian Ellis’s letter in June, on failure to detail in the 2025 Book of General Synod Reports, episcopal costs for the Offices of the Sees — Bishops’ expenses, in layperson terminology. He points out that the significant sums involved increased 27% in the Euro figure, to €389,660; 40% in the Sterling
- [‘We Recognise No Other Body’: Archbishops Deliver Rebuke to GAFCON Bishops](https://coigazette.ie/we-recognise-no-other-body-archbishops-deliver-rebuke-to-gafcon-bishops/) - The Church of Ireland’s two Archbishops have issued a statement that implicitly rebukes the Bishop of Down and Dromore and other GAFCON-aligned voices within the Church, underscoring the deepening fault lines over Anglican identity and authority. The joint statement from the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin appears to leave little doubt that the recent comments
- [Communion in Crisis: The GAFCON Schism](https://coigazette.ie/communion-in-crisis-the-gafcon-schism/) - An Anglican crisis with Irish implications deepened this week, in a dramatic escalation of long-standing global tensions. The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) has announced that it is 'reordering the Anglican Communion,' declaring itself the true continuation of Anglicanism and rejecting the historic role of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the existing Instruments of Communion.
- [Sarah Mullally Named as Next Archbishop of Canterbury](https://coigazette.ie/sarah-mullally-named-as-next-archbishop-of-canterbury/) - The Crown Nominations Commission has announced that the Bishop of London, The Right Reverend Sarah Mullally, is to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury, succeeding Justin Welby. Her appointment marks a historic moment in the life of the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion, as she will be the first woman to hold
- [Longest-Serving Bishop to Step Down](https://coigazette.ie/longest-serving-bishop-to-step-down/) - The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, has announced that he will retire in 2026 after nearly three decades of episcopal ministry. In a letter sent to clergy and co-workers on Friday 5th September, the Bishop said he believed ‘now, under God, the time has come to retire’. This
- [Clergy News: October 2025](https://coigazette.ie/clergy-news-october-2025/) - Institutions THE REVEREND SHIRLEY MURPHYAppointed Rector of the Parochial Group of Dundalk, Heynestown Union, Ballymascanlan Union and Creggan, in the Diocese of Armagh. Her service of institution was led by The Most Reverend John McDowell, Lord Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, on 21st August in St Nicholas’ Church, Dundalk. The Revd Murphy
- [Tribute: The Reverend Derek Steele](https://coigazette.ie/the-reverend-derek-steele/) - A summary of the tribute given by The Reverend Canon Amanda Adams at the funeral of The Reverend Derek Steele, former NSM curate in Armoy, Loughguile, and Drumtullagh (Diocese of Connor) on 31st July. Derek was born on 6th July 1953. At school, he excelled both in his studies and on the sports field. Football
- [Letter: Including Our LGBT+ Neighbours](https://coigazette.ie/letter-including-our-lgbt-neighbours/) - Sir, — Thank you for your comprehensive and fair article (Gazette, July/August 2025) on the Pride Service in Christ Church Cathedral on Friday 13th June 2025. I wholeheartedly agree with Canon Kevin O’Brien’s assessment of Bishop Perry’s address. There’s a striking contrast between the radiant, Christian joy on the faces of those who took part in
- [Letter: Getting Titles Right](https://coigazette.ie/letter-getting-titles-right/) - Sir, — I was delighted to read the latest issue of the Gazette and to see how well you have refreshed the format and style. On a particular point, it was a relief to see that clergy are again being referred to correctly with the definite article of the honorific title. My father, The Revd Robert Whiteside, was Secretary
- [A Look Inside Donegal’s Only Boarding School](https://coigazette.ie/a-look-inside-donegals-only-boarding-school/) - Nestled in the historic town of Raphoe, the Royal School House forms an integral part of the Royal and Prior School, one of Ireland’s oldest educational institutions. Established by Royal Charter in 1608, the school has served generations of students from across Donegal. For families living in the county’s more remote areas, boarding at Raphoe
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Connor](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-connor/) - The Right Reverend George Davison’s focus on ‘growing healthy churches’ continues to inspire parishes, ministries, and activities across the Diocese of Connor. There was shock and sadness when fires devastated the Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland and All Saints’ in Antrim. We mourned the death of a number of much-loved clerics and witnessed
- [Paying Attention: Communicating the Church in a Digital Age](https://coigazette.ie/paying-attention-communicating-the-church-in-a-digital-age/) - October invites us to slow down and notice. Autumn trees blaze for a moment before surrendering their leaves; evenings shorten; harvest is gathered. This is a season that trains us in attention. And perhaps that is precisely what the Church needs most just now: not simply more activity, but a more deliberate discipline of paying
- [Kenmare MU Achieves Gold in Domestic Abuse Campaign](https://coigazette.ie/kenmare-mu-achieves-gold-in-domestic-abuse-campaign/) - In the United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe, we are very much focused on the issue of domestic abuse, and for many years have supported several women’s refuges throughout our diocese. One such support comes in the form of Mothers’ Union (MU) branches, or parishes, engaging in the RISE UP campaign against domestic abuse.
- [Colours Laid Up for Irish Guards in Dundela](https://coigazette.ie/colours-laid-up-for-irish-guards-in-dundela/) - St Mark’s Church, Dundela (Down and Dromore), witnessed a profoundly moving moment of remembrance and honour as parishioners and guests gathered on Sunday 7th September 2025 for the Laying Up of Colours for the Irish Regiment of Foot Guards — widely known as the Irish Guards — marking 125 years of distinguished military service. The
- [Dublin Church Sold to Romanian Orthodox Community](https://coigazette.ie/dublin-church-sold-to-romanian-orthodox-community/) - In early September 2025, Christ Church on Leeson Park was sold to the Romanian Orthodox Church in Ireland, in a deal reportedly worth over €4 million, supported in part by the Romanian government. The church’s origins stretch back to the 1860s, when it was built as part of the Molyneux Asylum for the Blind. It
- [Harvesting Hope Amidst Gaza Famine](https://coigazette.ie/harvesting-hope-amidst-gaza-famine/) - Every morning, Palestinian farmer Imad Al-Muanni travels to his tomato farm in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, by donkey and cart. The 40-year-old is accompanied by his wife, son, and sister. They work together, tending to their tomatoes and harvesting them. Imad and his family have had to flee their homes three times since the war
- [Diocesan and Ecumenical Celebrations in County Carlow](https://coigazette.ie/diocesan-and-ecumenical-celebrations-in-county-carlow/) - The biggest and most important event of 2025, as part of a three-day series of events, took place on 11th July at the Adelaide Memorial Church of Christ the Redeemer, Myshall. It was the commemoration and celebration of the life and witness of St Columbanus, who was born in Myshall in 543 AD. The impact
- [How to Recruit an Archbishop of Canterbury](https://coigazette.ie/how-to-recruit-an-archbishop-of-canterbury/) - With the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury earlier in the year, the Church of England is on the cusp of announcing its new spiritual leader. Whilst public attention focuses on speculation about who will be chosen, the real story lies in the careful, methodical process that determines the appointment: a process designed to balance
- [Choir in Revolt at Bangor Cathedral](https://coigazette.ie/choir-in-revolt-at-bangor-cathedral/) - The last Sunday of August was supposed to be like any other at Bangor Cathedral in Wales: the 11am Eucharist, the familiar liturgy, and the choir leading the congregation in worship. Instead, it became the scene of an extraordinary protest that has laid bare the depth of the troubles facing the cathedral. During the distribution
- [Overturned](https://coigazette.ie/overturned/) - We take as our modelThe carpenter’s son, The Son of GodWho overturned time, thought,All expectations, and world order. Creating and crafting the universes,He stepped through a curtain of eternityAnd Omnipotence,Through the path of an amniotic cradle,of the womb of the insignificant.into a stable. Growing taller, He stepped forth intoa shed dusted with shavings and sawdust,And
- [St Finnian’s, Cregagh: Diocese of Down and Dromore](https://coigazette.ie/st-finnians-cregagh-diocese-of-down-and-dromore/) - In 1928, the Cregagh area of East Belfast was still partly inhabited by dairy farmers who sold milk daily from carts in the streets of Belfast. During this time, the city had continued to develop from the boom years of the linen and shipping industries in the 19th century. This, coupled with the fact that
- [At the Threshold of Grace: Reflections on Ordination](https://coigazette.ie/at-the-threshold-of-grace-reflections-on-ordination/) - There are times, woven quietly into the rhythm of the Church’s life, when we are invited — not hurried or compelled, but gently summoned — to stop. To attend with reverence to what is taking shape in our midst. To give thanks, not simply for what we see, but for the deeper mystery of grace
- [Trauma Doesn't Let Go: Bearing Witness Through Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care](https://coigazette.ie/trauma-doesnt-let-go-bearing-witness-through-trauma-informed-pastoral-care/) - I am grateful to everyone who has welcomed me into their homes or hospital rooms as a bearer of Christ, only to discover that — more often than not — they become the bearers of Christ to me. Some of the pastoral visits I hold most dear, and reflect on most often, are those that
- [Saints & Celebrations: October 2025](https://coigazette.ie/saints-celebrations-october-2025/) - Philip, Deacon | 11th October Philip, one of the first deacons, is remembered for his witness in Acts, baptising the Ethiopian official and opening the Gospel to the nations. His life shows the power of combining service with evangelism, reminding us that acts of hospitality can become moments of profound Christian mission. Canice, Bishop |
- [Lectionary Notes: October 2025](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-october-2025/) - This month’s Old Testament readings relate to the exile of the Jewish people after Babylonian attack, and then begin to hint at the messianic prophecies. As the calendar shifts from the Sundays after Trinity to the Sundays before Advent, the focus of the lectionary readings subtly changes as Advent approaches. The epistle and gospel readings
- [Thin Places](https://coigazette.ie/thin-places/) - Where is your thin place? Over the past few years, I have watched the BBC Two television programme Pilgrimage, where celebrities who have little or no faith journey through the countryside alongside people with strong Christian and other faiths. The walk that struck a chord with me was the pilgrimage walk through the countryside of North
- [Questions Teenagers Ask About the Christian Faith in 2025](https://coigazette.ie/questions-teenagers-ask-about-the-christian-faith-in-2025/) - Earlier this year, we held a series of Q&A sessions with our youth club members in the Athy Union of Parishes. The questions they asked were challenging, and my answers may be helpful for teenagers and adults alike. What should I do if I feel that God has abandoned me? It is often life’s trials
- [Appeasing Aggression? Ukraine, Crimea, and the Shadow of Empire](https://coigazette.ie/appeasing-aggression-ukraine-crimea-and-the-shadow-of-empire/) - The seeds of the Russia-Ukraine conflict can be traced back to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, when Ukraine gained its independence and became a sovereign state, maintaining the borders of what had been the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (Ukrainian SSR), as Ukraine was known while still a constituent republic of the Union
- [Breaking News! It Didn’t Happen.](https://coigazette.ie/breaking-news-it-didnt-happen/) - Growing up, I was a big fan of worrying. I realised that if I worried about something for long enough, either it would never happen, or I would be prepared for it if it did, because I had put in such thorough preparation. Most of the time, of course, my worries never came to anything,
- [We Reap What We Sow: Violence in Politics](https://coigazette.ie/we-reap-what-we-sow-violence-in-politics/) - Perhaps I have been living under a rock, but until his murder, I had never heard of Charlie Kirk. Others of my acquaintance were clearly better informed. My social media timelines quickly lit up with people whose opinions on Mr Kirk were strong and apparently longheld. I like to think that I follow American politics
- [Does Power Make Us Beautiful or Ugly?](https://coigazette.ie/does-power-make-us-beautiful-or-ugly/) - It’s probably not the best hobby in the world. In fact, it’s probably not very conducive to maintaining good mental health. But I enjoy it anyway. What is it, you may ask? It’s following the pattern of political life in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The manner in which our political leaders exercise power tells
- [Commemorative Stamp for the Permanent Historical Record at the RCB Library](https://coigazette.ie/commemorative-stamp-for-the-permanent-historical-record-at-the-rcb-library/) - For its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024, Royal Mail issued stamps featuring some of the cathedrals of the UK, including St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh. An original illustration of the building by British artist, Judy Joel, featured as the Second Class Large Letter Class stamp. Four other cathedrals completed the set: Edinburgh; Liverpool; Bangor; and
- [Welcoming the Future](https://coigazette.ie/welcoming-the-future/) - This edition of the Gazette arrives in a fresh new format. We’ve worked hard to give the magazine a more polished, elegant look — one that reflects the quality of the content within. The redesign is more than aesthetics; it signals how seriously we take our shared faith and the diverse voices of our church
- [Commission Nears Decision on Next Archbishop](https://coigazette.ie/commission-nears-decision-on-next-archbishop/) - The Chair of St Augustine, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral.
- [A Year in Review: United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-united-dioceses-of-cork-cloyne-and-ross/) - Festivals & Community Events If Cork, Cloyne and Ross were a person, they’d be the one in your group who’s always organising trips, festivals, and tea after the service — a born host with a knack for making things happen. We kick off with the Cork Diocesan Youth Council activities: Sixth Class day out in
- [Archbishop Condemns Racist Attacks Against Indian Community](https://coigazette.ie/archbishop-condemns-racist-attacks-against-indian-community/) - The Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, The Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson, has condemned a recent spate of racist attacks across Ireland, expressing alarm at the rising violence against minorities. ‘Following a range of what seemed to be sporadic assaults on Indian people in Ireland, the fear of many Indian people, and of
- [Accommodation Wanted – Dublin or surrounding counties](https://coigazette.ie/accommodation-wanted-dublin-or-surrounding-counties/) - Responsible, long-term tenant seeking quiet, self-contained accommodation in Dublin or a commuter town from October/November. A pet-friendly home is essential, preferably with some outdoor space. Steady income, reliable, and respectful of property. Heavily involved in a variety of church-related work and would particularly welcome accommodation connected to a church setting or community. Non-smoker, tidy, and
- [Northern European Cathedrals Conference | February 2026](https://coigazette.ie/northern-european-cathedrals-conference-february-2026/) - The Northern European Cathedrals Conference (NECC) 2026 will take place at Exeter Cathedral in the United Kingdom from 3–6 February 2026. Drawing on the theme of Cathedrals: Seats of Wisdom, this conference will seek to explore cathedrals as places of Northern European identity and culture, wisdom, and rootedness. To find out more about the NECC,
- [‘Inspiring Lives: People of Faith at the Heart of the Community’ | January 2026](https://coigazette.ie/inspiring-lives-people-of-faith-at-the-heart-of-the-community-january-2026/) - Irish churches and clergy are warmly invited to the Cathedrals Plus Conference in Dublin, 13–15 January 2026. This event offers opportunities for worship, learning, and community engagement across two renowned cathedrals. Highlights include enlightening talks by leaders such as The Revd Dr Alex Wimberly and The Revd Abigail Sines, as well as practical workshops on
- [The Ulster Consort | September & October](https://coigazette.ie/the-ulster-consort-september-october/) - In September, the Ulster Consort offers a Classic Haydn Choral Workshop Day on Saturday 13th September at Stranmillis College, Belfast, featuring Haydn’s Nelson Mass, with all skill levels welcome. On Saturday 4th October, they present contemporary choral classics with several world premieres in the Cranmer Anthem Book project at St Molua’s Church, Stormont, Belfast. This
- [‘Harvesting Hope — a future for sustainable agriculture?’ | Saturday 20th September](https://coigazette.ie/harvesting-hope-a-future-for-sustainable-agriculture-saturday-20th-september/) - The United Diocesan Council for Mission of the Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe is organising a conference to be held at Gurteen College on Saturday 20th September, in collaboration with the college. The conference arises from a proposal submitted following a call by the Central Council for Mission regarding unspent funds from 2024. It
- [Review: A Dictionary of Irish Saints](https://coigazette.ie/review-a-dictionary-of-irish-saints/) - Author: Pádraig Ó Riain Publisher: Second Edition Four Courts Press (690pp) Hardback, Large Format Price: €65.00 It was with great joy and some trepidation that I received the second edition of Pádraig Ó Riain’s A Dictionary of Irish Saints from the kind people at Four Courts Press to review for the Gazette. Joy was my
- [Forgotten Film on Disestablishment Centenary Found and Restored](https://coigazette.ie/forgotten-film-on-disestablishment-centenary-found-and-restored/) - Since the special showing of the original footage of the documentary produced by Radharc Films for national broadcast on RTÉ to mark the centenary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland in 1970 — recently featured through the Representative Church Body (RCB) Library stand at General Synod — many have been enquiring about where
- [SEARCH Summer Edition Now Available](https://coigazette.ie/search-summer-edition-now-available/) - ‘Come and have breakfast!’ It was surely Jesus’s gracious invitation to his despondent disciples, tired from a hard night’s fishing, that gave them the energy to go out to make disciples of all nations. Likewise, in a church whose members have been falling away from exhaustion and lack of sustenance, invitation is what is needed.
- [Middle Stump Ministry: A Curate’s First Test](https://coigazette.ie/middle-stump-ministry-a-curates-first-test/) - Nothing in theological college quite prepares you for your first week of ordained ministry, and mine came with an unusual spin: the annual parish cricket match. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the preaching or even the solemnity of celebrating the Eucharist for the first time that unsettled me as I entered the priesthood — it was the
- [Just why are men so angry?](https://coigazette.ie/just-why-are-men-so-angry/) - My father didn’t do anger. Indeed, many of his generation of males didn’t seem to excel at it. He gave it a go a few times, but to be honest, we were all a bit disappointed by the outcome: more a raised eyebrow than a proper row. I thought he could have given it a
- [Fresh Starts in Faith and Study](https://coigazette.ie/fresh-starts-in-faith-and-study/) - It’s hard to believe that September is already here. If we give it a fortnight, the Christmas decorations will probably be up in the shops, and the cricket on the television will give way to the ridiculous Hallmark Christmas films (that I’m a bit obsessed with). Every year, I say to myself that I’ll start
- [Alaska Summit: Politics Meets Prayer?](https://coigazette.ie/alaska-summit-politics-meets-prayer/) - No one could accuse former reality TV star-turned-President, Donald J Trump, of not appreciating the importance of appearances and grand gestures. His meetings with world leaders in the Oval Office have a strong Kardashian flavour, designed to gain maximum ratings and put himself at the centre of the drama. Those who have performed well in
- [Book Review: The Church of Ireland under the Stuarts](https://coigazette.ie/book-review-the-church-of-ireland-under-the-stuarts/) - Patrick Little (ed.) The Church of Ireland under the Stuarts (Four Courts Press, 2025) ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ This phrase, with which Charles Dickens famously began his novel A Tale of Two Cities, cannot be applied to the Church of Ireland under the Stuarts. At first blush,
- [Four Courts Press and the Church of Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/four-courts-press-and-the-church-of-ireland/) - It is no exaggeration to say that Four Courts Press has transformed the recent historiography of the Church of Ireland. Following the publication in 1933 by Oxford University Press of the three-volume ‘History of the Church of Ireland: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day’ by Walter Alison Phillips, there seemed to be a
- [Hymn-Writer’s Home Attacked in Tyrone](https://coigazette.ie/hymn-writers-home-attacked-in-tyrone/) - A fire in County Tyrone has destroyed the childhood home of the celebrated hymn-writer, Cecil Frances Alexander. The blaze broke out at Milltown House in Strabane on the night of 21st August, and despite prompt efforts by emergency services to extinguish the blaze, the damage is considered irreparable. The 22-acre site on which the building
- [Placing the Israel–Gaza Conflict in Historical Context](https://coigazette.ie/placing-the-israel-gaza-conflict-in-historical-context/) - I write this article with great circumspection, given the complexities and sensitivities involved in the contemporary geopolitical situation. However, it is one of the most important issues of our time and cannot be ignored or overlooked, especially for people of faith whose conscience is informed by that faith. I am referring to the current horrific
- [A Garden Well-Tended: In Appreciation of Rae McIntyre](https://coigazette.ie/a-garden-well-tended-in-appreciation-of-rae-mcintyre/) - Gardens, and the act of tending them, not only have a spiritual resonance for Anglicans, but are intimately connected with the ecclesial identity of the Church across this island. From the abundance of plant stalls at parish fetes, to Church community clean-ups at the changing of the seasons (wheelbarrows and secateurs at the ready!), to
- [God Moves Amidst Madness](https://coigazette.ie/god-moves-amidst-madness/) - We didn’t have enough Bibles. Of course, we had lots of Bibles; Summer Madness is Ireland’s largest Christian youth festival, and there are thousands of Bibles on site at any one time. But on the Saturday night of this year’s festival, we didn’t have enough. In the evening worship session of that second night, the
- [Balancing the Call: Family and Faith](https://coigazette.ie/balancing-the-call-family-and-faith/) - The timing of these reflections, in my opinion, is never a matter of chance — there are no coincidences. And so, as I write this, I reflect on what God wants to teach me about his call, and also about my commitment to family life. In the next few days, my son Josh will leave
- [Lectionary Notes: September 2025](https://coigazette.ie/lectionary-notes-september-2025/) - Sunday 7th September 2025 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Jeremiah 18:1–11 — the prophet uses the image of a potter reworking ruined clay to urge Israel to turn back to God in repentance, that they might know his mercy. Psalm 139:1–5, 12–18 — celebrates God’s omniscience, which is illustrated by his intimate knowledge of every
- [Saints & Celebrations: September 2025](https://coigazette.ie/saints-celebrations-september-2025/) - As September unfolds, the Church commemorates a remarkable array of saints and sacred feasts, each offering a window into Ireland’s rich spiritual heritage and the wider Christian tradition. These observances connect us with stories of faith, learning, and devotion that have shaped communities for centuries. In exploring their histories and the beautiful stained glass depictions
- [Spotlight: St Columba's, Knock](https://coigazette.ie/spotlight-st-columbas-knock/) - The primary aim of the team at St Columba’s, Knock, is to live out their Christian faith in response to Christ’s commandment ‘to love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another’. It is in this spirit that St Columba’s approaches community life, placing emphasis on its role as
- [A Journey in Forgotten Photographs: Exploring Africa and the Middle East c.1925](https://coigazette.ie/a-journey-in-forgotten-photographs-exploring-africa-and-the-middle-east-c-1925/) - This month, we highlight an early-twentieth-century photo album that has recently been accessioned and digitised. Though the album’s creators remain unknown, the photographs document a journey across Africa and the Middle East, offering a unique perspective on travel at the turn of the century. The travellers began their journey in the South African city of
- [Church in Wales Appoints First Female, Openly Gay Archbishop](https://coigazette.ie/church-in-wales-appoints-first-female-openly-gay-archbishop/) - The Most Reverend Cherry Vann has been announced as the new Archbishop of Wales, becoming the first female leader of the Church in Wales. The Archbishop replaces The Right Reverend Andrew John, who retired in June 2025 following widespread criticism over safeguarding concerns within the Diocese of Bangor on the recommendation of the representative body
- [Lighting the Fire Again: A New Era for Primary and Special Education](https://coigazette.ie/lighting-the-fire-again-a-new-era-for-primary-and-special-education/) - What children learn — and how they learn — is changing in primary and special schools in the Republic of Ireland. The Primary School Curriculum, introduced in 1999 and now 26 years old, is being retired. When it was launched, The Reverend Canon John McCullagh, who was then Secretary to the General Synod Board of
- [Cork Mothers’ Union Celebrates 130th Birthday](https://coigazette.ie/cork-mothers-union-celebrates-130th-birthday/) - This year, the Mothers’ Union (MU) in Cork celebrated its 130th birthday in style, with a wonderful service in Christ Church, Rushbrooke (Cobh) on 9th July. We weren’t sure of the actual anniversary date, or even which branch in the Diocese was the first one, but we discovered the year when sorting through the archives.
- [Parishes Raise Funds for Christian Aid Week](https://coigazette.ie/parishes-raise-funds-for-christian-aid-week/) - Parishioners across Ireland have been cracking eggs, brewing coffee, and baking cakes to raise funds for this year’s Christian Aid Week appeal. In the Diocese of Down and Dromore, Ballywalter Parish hosted a cooked breakfast event, which raised almost £1,000 to support Christian Aid’s work in tackling poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries.
- [Leslie Butler at Rest in Malta](https://coigazette.ie/leslie-butler-at-rest-in-malta/) - To conclude a story about the naming of the Butler Cup, the prize for the Representative Church Body’s (RCB) annual golf tournament, Church of Ireland Press Officer Peter Cheney has had the opportunity to visit the war grave of Flight Sergeant Leslie Butler, in whose honour the prize is named. Following extensive research into the
- [Archbishop Condemns Attacks on Gaza Hospital](https://coigazette.ie/archbishop-condemns-attacks-on-gaza-hospital/) - The Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, The Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson, has expressed shock and sadness following a series of attacks on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Sunday 17th August. He described the incidents as an ‘affront to human dignity’ and called on all people to uphold the sanctity
- [VJ Day Commemorated Across UK](https://coigazette.ie/vj-day-commemorated-across-uk/) - On Friday 15th August, commemorative services were held across the world to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day. In England, the Royal British Legion hosted a Commemorative Event at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War. The event
- [Spiritual Direction Support Fund Launched by RCB](https://coigazette.ie/spiritual-direction-support-fund-launched-by-rcb/) - Following the MindMattersCOI initiative, which was generously supported by the Representative Church Body (RCB) and Benefact Trust, the RCB has been exploring ways to support clergy in their leadership of parishes. One of the key findings of the MindMattersCOI research conducted in 2021 was the identification of the need to support clergy’s personal faith as
- [St Werburgh’s Church Faces Secular Future](https://coigazette.ie/st-werburghs-church-faces-secular-future/) - The United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough is preparing to hand over St Werburgh’s Church on Werburgh Street in Dublin to the City Council in a move sparking debate amongst the wider community. St Werburgh’s was largely rebuilt in the early 18th century and is known for its Georgian design, impressive woodwork, and ties to
- [Gazette Welcomes New Editor](https://coigazette.ie/gazette-welcomes-new-editor/) - The Board of the Church of Ireland Press is delighted to announce the appointment of Clark Brydon as Editor of the Church of Ireland Gazette with effect from 1st May 2025. Clark has extensive experience working with the Church of Ireland in various capacities, including roles in publishing, music, safeguarding, and education. We know that
- [Invitations to Christian Commitment: Insights from the SERACH Colloquium 2025](https://coigazette.ie/invitations-to-christian-commitment-insights-from-the-serach-colloquium-2025/) - On 17th May 2025, Trinity College Dublin’s School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies hosted an academic conference with the theme: ‘Invitations to Christian Commitment — Transformative Faith for the Mid-21st Century.’ Bringing together clergy, theologians, and lay leaders, the event explored how the Church of Ireland can offer compelling invitations to faith in an era
- [Unity and Reconciliation Themes of Opening Address at General Synod](https://coigazette.ie/unity-and-reconciliation-themes-of-opening-address-at-general-synod/) - General Synod took place in Naas on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May, the first time that the event had been held in the Diocese of Meath and Kildare. With over 400 people in attendance on the first day, and over 350 on the second, Synod concluded on the evening of Tuesday 13th with around
- [Print Media Winners in Communication Comp](https://coigazette.ie/print-media-winners-in-communication-comp/) - This year’s Church of Ireland Communications Competition opened in the lead-up to General Synod, and invited entries for print media in the following categories: Diocesan Magazine; Parish Magazine or Newsletter; and Church of Ireland-affiliated organisation Magazine or Newsletter. The competition, run by the Central Communications Board, celebrated the wide range of print media produced by
- [Archbishop McDowell Visits Rome for Papal Inauguration](https://coigazette.ie/archbishop-mcdowell-visits-rome-for-papal-inauguration/) - ‘Look to Christ! Come closer to him…’ Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration message called for unity, peace, and a Church that ‘opens its arms to the world, proclaims the word, allows itself to be made “restless” by history, and becomes a leaven of harmony for humanity.’ Representatives of global Christian communions and faith groups gathered in
- [New Director of Anglican Centre in Rome Commissioned](https://coigazette.ie/new-director-of-anglican-centre-in-rome-commissioned/) - On 6th May, the new Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, Rt Rev’d Anthony Ball, was formally commissioned for his ministry in a ceremony led by the Chairman of the Governors of the Centre (and Bishop of Tuam, Limerick, and Killaloe), Rt Rev’d Michael Burrows. The Anglican Centre in Rome is the site of
- [Secretary General Visits Diocese of Egypt](https://coigazette.ie/secretary-general-visits-diocese-of-egypt/) - Rt Rev’d Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, visited the Episcopal/Anglican Diocese of Egypt, one of the four dioceses in the Province of Alexandria. He was hosted in Cairo by Most Rev’d Dr Samy Shehata, the Bishop of Egypt and Archbishop of Alexandria. During his time in the Diocese, Rt Rev’d Poggo visited
- [Trinity College Dublin Chape Choir Istanbul Visit](https://coigazette.ie/trinity-college-dublin-chape-choir-istanbul-visit/) - The Chapel Choir of Trinity College Dublin has returned home after an uplifting and ecumenical tour of Istanbul, leaving a lasting impression on both audiences and hosts. Over the course of a week, the choir brought the rich musical heritage of the Anglican tradition to some of the city’s most historic Christian sites. The tour
- [Kilkenny MU Diocesan Eucharist](https://coigazette.ie/kilkenny-mu-diocesan-eucharist/) - On Thursday 1st May 2025, a joyful and uplifting Mothers’ Union Diocesan Eucharist and Annual Festival Service took place in St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. Mrs Linda Ward (Castlecomer Branch) was commissioned as the new Diocesan President by Rt Rev’d Adrian Wilkinson (Bishop of Cashel, Ferns, and Ossory), along with the new Trustee Board, including officers
- [Mothers’ Union Celebrates 125 Years in Holywood](https://coigazette.ie/mothers-union-celebrates-125-years-in-holywood/) - Holywood Parish Mothers’ Union has celebrated its 125th anniversary, making it one of the oldest branches in the Diocese of Down and Dromore. The event took the form of a service of Choral Evensong, with members and guests — including All-Ireland President of the Mothers’ Union, Mrs Kay Clarke, the Diocesan President, Mrs Lynda Thompson,
- [Archbishops Call for Decisive Action on Gaza](https://coigazette.ie/archbishops-call-for-decisive-action-on-gaza/) - Most Rev’d John McDowell and Most Rev’d Michael Jackson have jointly issued the following statement on the current situation in Gaza: It is with outrage that we watch the desperation, dislocation, and defenceless resident population of Gaza, who feel they have been abandoned by the world. The international community must grasp reality and respond as
- [New Presbyterian Church in Ireland Moderator](https://coigazette.ie/new-presbyterian-church-in-ireland-moderator/) - The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) was formally installed on 12th June following an event during the Church’s General Assembly. The Right Reverend Dr Trevor Gribben is the 179th person to become Moderator — the most senior officer in the PCI — since the Church was established in 1840. He succeeds
- [Irishtown Marks 30th Anniversary of Ordination](https://coigazette.ie/irishtown-marks-30th-anniversary-of-ordination/) - A special service in St Matthew’s Church, Irishtown (United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough), on Trinity Sunday celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Reverend Canon Leonard Ruddock’s ordination to the priesthood. The service was presided over by The Reverend Canon Ian Gallagher, who also preached. A full church of family and friends from St Conan’s
- [Anglican Community Condemns Gaza Hospital Attack](https://coigazette.ie/anglican-community-condemns-gaza-hospital-attack/) - The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has condemned in ‘the strongest possible terms’ the 5th June attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, which left five people dead. Among the victims were three journalists and the father of a child patient who was being prepared for surgery. The Israeli military stated that it had ‘precisely struck’ a
- [Makin Review Triggers Investigation into Seven Church of England Clergy](https://coigazette.ie/makin-review-triggers-investigation-into-seven-church-of-england-clergy/) - Seven Church of England clergy face formal disciplinary proceedings as part of an investigation that also prompted the resignation of former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in November 2024. The Church’s National Safeguarding Team (NST) undertook the inquiry following the publication of the Makin Review on 7 November. The Review, announced in 2019, was an
- [New Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for Chamber Choir Ireland](https://coigazette.ie/new-artistic-director-and-principal-conductor-for-chamber-choir-ireland/) - On 18 June, Chamber Choir Ireland (CCI) announced the appointment of the internationally renowned conductor Mr Gabriel Crouch as their new Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. A British baritone, choral conductor, Grammy-nominated record producer, and former member of The King’s Singers, Crouch boasts a career spanning over 900 performances at major concert venues worldwide, alongside
- [Celebration of 80 Years of Christian Aid](https://coigazette.ie/celebration-of-80-years-of-christian-aid/) - A special service of thanksgiving was held on 20 June at Belfast Cathedral to mark the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid Ireland (CAI). The event coincided with World Refugee Day, reflecting Christian Aid’s origins in 1945 when it was founded to respond to the plight of refugees in post-war Europe. Among those attending were The
- [St John's Ballymore Eustace: A Call to Preserve a Sacred Treasure](https://coigazette.ie/st-johns-ballymore-eustace-a-call-to-preserve-a-sacred-treasure/) - The parishioners of St John’s Church, Ballymore Eustace in County Kildare are undertaking an urgent restoration project to safeguard their place of worship for generations to come. With roots dating back to the 12th century, the church is home to remarkable features, including stained glass by Drake, Hardman, and Powell, a 12th-century granite font, and
- [Boys’ Brigade Gets Fired Up](https://coigazette.ie/boys-brigade-gets-fired-up/) - Forty-seven boys from Northern Ireland Boys’ Brigade (BBNI) companies recently received an exclusive first look at the brand new Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College in Cookstown, County Tyrone, as part of the Fired Up initiative.Fired Up was hosted by BBNI President Mark Smyth who said: ‘Fired Up gave me the opportunity to
- [Peacemaker and Pastor: 50 Years of Lord Eames Celebrated](https://coigazette.ie/peacemaker-and-pastor-50-years-of-lord-eames-celebrated/) - The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Eames was celebrated in a service on St Columba’s Day, 9th June, when a Choral Eucharist was held to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his consecration as bishop. Accompanied by his wife, Christine, and their two sons, Lord Eames attended the service in St Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry,
- [New School Building Opens](https://coigazette.ie/new-school-building-opens/) - The official opening of a new school building for St Peter’s National School, Dunboyne, County Meath, took place on Thursday 5th June 2025. The ceremony was performed by the Minister for Education, Ms Helen McEntee. The Most Reverend Pat Storey, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, was in attendance, along with a range of local political
- [Church of Ireland Clergy Speak Out Against Protest](https://coigazette.ie/church-of-ireland-clergy-speak-out-against-protest/) - A protest in Limerick, organised by anti-immigration groups, has met with censure from local Church of Ireland clergy. The ‘Limerick Says No!’ march on 14th June was attended by hundreds of people, many of them waving Irish flags as they took to the streets of the city amidst a heavy Garda presence. The main focus
- [Archbishop Calls Out ‘Crude Racism’ — Blames ‘Shadowy’ People](https://coigazette.ie/archbishop-calls-out-crude-racism-blames-shadowy-people/) - The Most Reverend John McDowell issued a statement in which he castigated the perpetrators of the recent unrest in Ballymena, calling the riots that raged across the town and its environs for days ‘a source of great shame for Northern Ireland.’ The riots were triggered by news of an alleged sexual attack on a teenage
- [Pride Service Sparks Debate Over Doctrine and Inclusion](https://coigazette.ie/pride-service-sparks-debate-over-doctrine-and-inclusion/) - Controversy erupted within the Church of Ireland at the news that The Right Reverend Dr Bonnie Perry, Bishop of the Diocese of Michigan in the Episcopal Church (USA), had been invited to preach at the annual Pride Service in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on Friday 13th June. Bishop Perry, who was consecrated in 2020, is
- [Music’s Power to Unite: Stephen Neill Receives Royal Recognition](https://coigazette.ie/musics-power-to-unite-stephen-neill-receives-royal-recognition/) - Mr Simon Neill BEM, Director of Music at St Polycarp’s Parish Church, Finaghy, in the Diocese of Connor, attended a reception at Windsor Castle on 3rd April to celebrate and recognise supporters of Community Music across the United Kingdom. The reception was hosted by His Majesty The King, and Simon was one of only 11
- [Creativity for a Cause: Dunluce Art Exhibition Raises £3,350 for Bishops’ Appeal](https://coigazette.ie/creativity-for-a-cause-dunluce-art-exhibition-raises-3350-for-bishops-appeal/) - In early May, hundreds of art-lovers enjoyed their visit to Dunluce Parish Art and Photography Exhibition in Bushmills, in the Diocese of Connor. The annual event showcases the talents of artists and photographers from across Northern Ireland. Organisers were delighted with the quality and range of works on display and thanked the creative community for
- [Signs of Hopeful Renewal](https://coigazette.ie/signs-of-hopeful-renewal/) - The Pioneer Ministry Leadership Team welcomed an audience of 80 people from across Ireland to a morning with Mr Mark Sayers, Pastor of Red Church, Melbourne, in Holy Trinity Rathmines on 31st May. Mark’s theme of hopeful renewal draws on his 2019 book Reappearing Church: The Hope for Renewal in the Rise of Our Post-Christian Culture,
- [New All Ireland Chaplain](https://coigazette.ie/new-all-ireland-chaplain/) - One of the scariest places on earth for me is the dentist’s chair. I was on my way to have a root canal procedure when the Archbishop of Armagh phoned me to ask if I would take on the role of All Ireland Chaplain to the Mothers’ Union. This was a day I will never
- [Devotional: Deep Water](https://coigazette.ie/devotional-deep-water/) - I grew up in Lisburn, and at a young age, I went fishing with friends one day. I didn’t notice the steep slope of the riverbank and slipped into the water. Fortunately, I wasn’t injured, but it did instil in me a lifelong fear of water, which has persisted despite my ability to swim now.
- [Saints & Celebrations](https://coigazette.ie/saints-celebrations/) - Saints & Celebrations In the rhythm of the liturgical year, the Church invites us to remember and honour the lives of the saints. Each feast day offers a moment to pause and reflect on the diverse ways Christ has been followed with courage, conviction, and love. During the summer months, we commemorate several key figures
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Down and Dromore](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-down-and-dromore/) - In another busy year under the leadership of The Right Reverend David McClay, the Diocese has sought to raise up new leaders, plant churches, and support our parishes as they seek to make new disciples and help them to grow in their walk with God. YOUTH, CHILDREN, AND YOUNG ADULTSOn a breezy Sunday evening in
- [Strengthened for Service: Neartú Conference Inspires Ministry to Children and Families](https://coigazette.ie/strengthened-for-service-neartu-conference-inspires-ministry-to-children-and-families/) - On a damp day in May, there was brightness and joy inside the halls of Mount St Anne’s Conference Centre, as people from across the island of Ireland gathered to discuss Children and Families Ministry. Organised by the Church of Ireland Board for Ministry with Children and Families, and supported by the Priorities Fund, the
- [My Childhood was Drama, with a Little Trauma Thrown In](https://coigazette.ie/my-childhood-was-drama-with-a-little-trauma-thrown-in/) - I don't want to make a big deal about this — well, maybe I do — but I suffered from a number of childhood traumas. The first one has never quite left me. This was when I spilt a bowl of Angel Delight (there’s one from the memory banks) on my short linen trousers the
- [The Church of Ireland Theological Institute: A Year in Review](https://coigazette.ie/the-church-of-ireland-theological-institute-a-year-in-review/) - The Church of Ireland Theological Institute (CITI), situated in Braemor Park in Dublin 14, serves as the principal training college for those entering into both ordained and lay ministry in the Church of Ireland. The roots of CITI can be seen in the foundation of the Divinity School within Trinity College Dublin at the end
- [Called, not Coded: Ministry, Mystery, and Machine Learning](https://coigazette.ie/called-not-coded-ministry-mystery-and-machine-learning/) - This June, it has been glorious to see pictures appear on my social media feed of new colleagues being ordained; it has been better still to be physically present at some of those ordinations. It is a source of some joy that the Church has returned to Petertide ordinations, though it does bring that old
- [What a Little East End Club Taught Me About Church](https://coigazette.ie/what-a-little-east-end-club-taught-me-about-church/) - When I was billeted to the Church of England, I lived in London for a time. I quickly discovered that London is a bustling, vibrant city, with a multitude of options to occupy and entertain yourself. I took advantage of this — going to the Barbican for concerts and the Royal Albert Hall for the
- [habent papam — But What About Us?](https://coigazette.ie/habent-papam-but-what-about-us/) - One Saturday each month, I present an hour-long religious affairs magazine programme, Spirit Alive, on Kilkenny Radio. I was due to present on the Saturday of the General Synod. As such, I pre-recorded the show on the Thursday morning and, wanting to talk about the ongoing conclave, I waxed lyrical about every aspect thereof. I confidently
- [Paws for Thought](https://coigazette.ie/paws-for-thought/) - I was looking at John’s Gospel recently and couldn’t help but notice that in the passage I was reading — a very short passage — lamb, sheep, and fish all figured as central players. This, in turn, got me thinking as to how many times animals are mentioned in the Bible; in my own head,
- [A Year in Review: Diocese of Cashel, Ferns, and Ossory](https://coigazette.ie/a-year-in-review-diocese-of-cashel-ferns-and-ossory/) - A Year of Steady Progress and Hopeful Faith From the rolling hills of Laois to the coastlines of Wexford, 2024/25 has been a year marked by steady progress in the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns, and Ossory. Here are just some of the highlights. Celebrating Callings: Ordinations and Vocations 2024 In June, Rev’d Andrew Pender was
- [VE Day Commemoration at Belfast Cathedral](https://coigazette.ie/ve-day-commemoration-at-belfast-cathedral/) - VE Day 80: A Service of Thanksgiving in Belfast A special Service of Thanksgiving in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Sunday 4th May marked the launch of the 80th anniversary commemorations of VE (Victory in Europe) Day in Belfast and across Northern Ireland. Guests included representatives of organisations active during the war, both on the
- [The Strength of Synod](https://coigazette.ie/the-strength-of-synod/) - On Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May, the Church of Ireland decamped to the town of Naas in Co. Kildare. The locals must have known something was up. The town was awash with bewildered clergy looking for coffee. I was one of them. But the descent of the Church of Ireland upon Naas could only
- [The Gazette's Next Chapter](https://coigazette.ie/the-gazettes-next-chapter/) - It is with excitement and anticipation that I step into the role of Editor of the Church of Ireland Gazette. I am keenly aware of the great cloud of witnesses — those illustrious editors who have gone before me — watching and reading on and, I suspect, occasionally raising an editorial eyebrow at my first
- [What is the Purpose of the Church?](https://coigazette.ie/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-church/) - I’ve been the rector in the local parish churches of Ballyclare and Ballynure in the Diocese of Connor for eight years now, and during this time, my focus has been on encouraging the church to grow deeper in its knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus. As a result of this more profound love of
- [Introduction to Kay Clarke, the New All-Ireland Mothers’ Union President](https://coigazette.ie/introduction-to-kay-clarke-the-new-all-ireland-mothers-union-president/) - I bring warm greetings from All-Ireland Mothers’ Union to all Church of Ireland GazetteChurch Gazette readers. Greatly humbled to have been elected as the All-Ireland Mothers’ Union President, I commenced my term in office in January 2025 and count it an honour and privilege to serve both God and the members in this role. Mothers’
- [Responding to Adversity in Our Lives in a Christian Context](https://coigazette.ie/responding-to-adversity-in-our-lives-in-a-christian-context/) - In February 2023, my wonderful wife, Mollie, died from cancer at the age of just 44. Like any other person who has lost their spouse, it left me completely bereft and devastated. Being ordained doesn’t, in any way, provide you with any kind of insulation from the intense grief and pain caused by the death
- [Bearing Witness in the Tensions (July/August 2025)](https://coigazette.ie/bearing-witness-in-the-tensions/) - Over the last few weeks, we have watched the Middle East descend further into violence and tragedy. The complexity of the region’s history defies easy answers. For people of faith, the instinct is to pray, to lament, and to yearn for peace. But beyond the headlines, we are also called to ask what it means
- [Writing and the Next Chapter (June 2025)](https://coigazette.ie/writing-and-the-next-chapter-june-2025/) - I came to writing late in life; despite always having been a voracious reader, I was in my late 30s before I ever considered that I could write my own stories, explore my own creativity. Even after I began writing, it took me many years to share my work with others. I wrote secretly, keeping my
- [A New Voice (June 2025)](https://coigazette.ie/a-new-voice/) - As the world watched the College of Cardinals elect Pope Leo XIV just 17 days after the death of his predecessor, it was hard not to reflect — with a smile — on the fact that this seamless papal succession took far less time than the interview process leading to my own appointment as Editor

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