Rev. Herbert A. McKegney

Herbert Austin McKegney was ordained in Belfast Cathedral on 28 June, 1927 for the Assistant Curacy of St Patrick's, Coleraine and instituted Rector of St Augustine's Church on the 1 January, 1931.

Many major improvements to the church property occurred during his forty one years ministering in St Augustine's. A new church hall was erected, the organ was rebuilt and a new Rectory was built in Bishop Street in 1959. A new kitchen and a new heating and lighting system were installed in the church and halls.

Spiritual results are also worthy of mention. From his flock have come, five missionaries, a full-time lay worker and ten clergy. He was appointed a Canon of St Columb's Cathedral in 1948.

Canon McKegney had a life-long interest in Scouting. He received the Silver Wolf in 1972, the highest honour of Scouting.

In October; 1972 Canon McKegney retired from active ministry after more than four decades of tireless and devoted service to God and his parishioners in St Augustine's Church. He continued in part-time minstry in Coleraine for several years and died in 1987 in his 90th year. A memorial service was held in St.Augustine's on 1st November; 1987. A memorial window was also dedicated to his memory by a grateful congregation in June 1989.

To assist Canon McKegney in his ministry a number of Curates were appointed during his ministry.

                1944-47 Rev. H. Homan Warner