Fr. Richard McKivergan died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of 25 March 2005 – appropriately Good Friday. He was 90 years old, and had been cared for by nuns in London since becoming very frail in his late 80’s.
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This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Fr. Richard, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Stories such as “Father Richard McKivergan 1915-2005” and “Rye at War – Part Two” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture.
Rye at War – Part Two
Rye at War Part Two — In The Front Line In August and September of 1940 Ryers had a grandstand seat for the greatest air battle in history, the “Battle of Britain” that was raging in the skies overhead. The town suffered another serious bombing attack on October 9th, 1940 when 18 50 kilo bombs … Continue reading Rye at War – Part Two