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April 14, 2022

The Principles which Inform our Pastoral Strategy

The Principles which Inform our Pastoral Strategy 1. Jesus Christ is the foundation and centre of our mission and ministry. 2. Baptism gives us our vocation as brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ respecting the different yet complementary roles of lay, consecrated and ordained people. 3. Consultation, collaboration, listening and […]
April 14, 2022

Parish Partnerships, Initial Phase: Process and Timeline

  Click here to download a print-ready PDF of Parish Partnerships, Initial Phase: Process and Timeline
April 13, 2022

The Building Hope Prayer

The Building Hope Prayer Pilgrim God, we give you thanks and praise. You constantly journey with us even in our darkness and doubts. We seek your way of loving kindness to walk together as one family. Open our eyes to recognise you in the faces of one another, in the […]
April 13, 2022

Living the Hope of Easter Pastoral Letter

April 11, 2022

PowerPoint: Harvesting the Fruits of the Synodal Pathway

Harvesting the Fruits of the Synodal Pathway Click on the image below to view the PDF (To download PowerPoint, Please see the link under the image)   PowerPoint: Harvesting the Fruits of the Synodal Pathway
April 6, 2022

Holy Week Resources

Holy Week Resources from the Office For Mission and Ministry Family Prayer for Holy Week (Click on the image below to view the PDF) Click to download the FAMILY PRAYER for HOLY WEEK PowerPoint Holy Week Meditation (Click on the image below to view the PDF) Walk this Way (Click […]
March 29, 2022

Synod Parish Report

Synod Parish Report  Please find below the guide on how to collate the feedback from parish gatherings and the Parish report template How to collate the feedback from Parish Gatherings Click on the image below to download the PDF   Parish Report Template Submission date: April 17th – April 24th. […]
March 25, 2022

Archbishop Farrell: Homily for Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine and Dedication of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the occasion of a Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine and Dedication of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, 4pm, Friday, March 25, 2022  Today we gather at the invitation of Pope Francis to pray for […]
March 17, 2022

Archbishop Dermot Farrell – Homily for St Patrick’s Day 2022

St Patrick’s Day 2022: St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral 2022 at 10.30 am The Lord guarded me before I knew him, and before I came to wisdom and could distinguish between good and evil. He protected me and consoled me as a father does for his child. That is why I cannot […]
March 11, 2022

Manresa Synod Evenings

  Manresa Synod Evenings     The Diocesan Synodal Steering Committee is grateful to the members of the Manresa Team who have created a series on Synodal prayer and discernment evenings which has immense potential for all of us who care about the future of handing on the faith in our country. […]
March 10, 2022

Pastoral Conversations 2022

Pastoral Conversations 2022   (Scroll down for resources from the sessions)   This monthly session will focus on Holy Week offering 4 pastoral and liturgical ideas for your community.   Our Pastoral Conversations are designed for members of Parish Pastoral Councils, Family Mass Groups, Music Ministry, Sacramental Coordinators as well […]
March 10, 2022

Statement of the Spring 2022 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Statement of the Spring 2022 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered in-person this week for their Spring 2022 General Meeting at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  The President of the Conference is Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and the Vice-President is […]
March 10, 2022

Synod Inserts for Parish Newsletters

  Synod Inserts for Parish Newsletters The Diocesan Synodal Steering will be providing helpful insert for parish newsletters, social media, websites etc. These are to help raise awareness in parishes for the Diocesan Synodal Pathway. They will be made available every two weeks.    20th March   Synod Newsletter Insert […]
March 8, 2022

Ecumenical St. Patrick’s Day Service

  Ecumenical St. Patrick’s Day Service “Speak to us of God!” this quote from a legendary dialogue between Celtic princess Eithne Alba and St. Patrick is the theme for this year’s ecumenical service on St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 6pm. For the first time since 2019 the […]
March 8, 2022

Lent 2022

Pope Francis calls for Ash Wednesday to be Day of Fasting for Peace   During a General Audience address on 23 February last, Pope Francis invited everyone to make Ash Wednesday, next week, a Day of Fasting for Peace in Ukraine. Appeal My heart aches greatly at the worsening situation […]
March 7, 2022

Rite of Election 2022

Rite of Election 2022 The Rite of Election has been an annual event in the Archdiocese of Dublin. It’s the joyful moment in the Church’s year when adults who have been preparing for baptism, confirmation and eucharist are formally called by name by the Archbishop. This year 14 people from […]
March 5, 2022

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Diaconate Ordination of Anthony Kavanagh O.P and Kellan Scott O.P

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Diaconate Ordination of Anthony Kavanagh O.P and Kellan Scott O.P Dominican Priory, Dominic Street, 5thMarch 2022   It is a great joy for me to be here today to ordain Anthony Kavanagh and Kellan Scott to the Diaconate. Everyone knows the Dominicans as […]
March 4, 2022

Presidencies of Ireland, Scotland and England & Wales call for prayer and peace for Ukraine

      This is a time for peacemaking and witness to peace, not the senseless call to violence – Archbishop Dermot Farrell.   Meeting in London, today, 4th March 2022, the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland said: Statement: In […]
February 26, 2022

Statement from Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Invasion of Ukraine

  Statement from Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Invasion of Ukraine   I wish to express my shock and dismay at the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine.   Significant diplomatic efforts have come to naught in the brutal, cynical, and a very violent invasion of Ukraine in recent days. My heart […]
February 26, 2022

Listening to our Young Church – Dublin Diocesan Teen Synod

  Young People of Dublin – This is your chance! Pope Francis wants to hear what you think or feel about our Church. We would love to hear your voice at our Dublin Diocesan Teen Synod! Join us online Thursday 31st March 6:30pm – 8pm. You can register online using […]
February 26, 2022

Pope Francis calls for Ash Wednesday to be Day of Fasting for Peace

Pope Francis calls for Ash Wednesday to be Day of Fasting for Peace   During a General Audience address on 23 February last, Pope Francis invited everyone to make Ash Wednesday, next week, a Day of Fasting for Peace in Ukraine.   Appeal My heart aches greatly at the worsening […]
February 25, 2022

Parish Synod Displays

Check out the lovely Synod Displays from the parishes of the Archdiocese of Dublin. If your parish has a Synod Display, please feel free to send it into us at synod@dublindiocese.ie
February 20, 2022

Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse Friday 25 February 2022

  The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse will take place on Friday 25 February 2022. The Day of Prayer is an initiative by Pope Francis and was first marked in Irish dioceses and parishes in 2017.     Candle of Atonement and Prayer  The bishops […]
February 20, 2022

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Joseph Keegan

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Joseph Keegan, Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra 20th February 2022   I welcome you to the ordination ceremony this afternoon; I welcome Joseph; your parents, Andrew and Alice; your family members’ and extended family.  I also […]
February 19, 2022

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Anniversary of the Death of Blessed John Sullivan, SJ.

Anniversary of the Death of Blessed John Sullivan, SJ Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin St Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street, 19th February 2022. I am delighted to come here this morning to celebrate the annual Mass on the anniversary of the death of Father John Sullivan, and […]
February 18, 2022

Statement of the Archdiocese of Dublin on its submission to the Dublin City Council draft development plan 2022 – 2028

Statement of the Archdiocese of Dublin on its submission to the Dublin City Council draft development plan 2022 – 2028 The Archdiocese of Dublin has made a submission to Dublin City Council on the Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2022–28 in response to the public invitation to submit views as […]
February 14, 2022

Building Hope: Pastoral Strategy Implementation Group

Building Hope Pastoral Strategy Implementation Group   Terms of Reference To advise the Archbishop on the development of a Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese, having regard to the recommendations of the Building Hope Task Force and of the Sacraments Implementation Group. To ensure consistency and the greatest possible integration with […]
February 13, 2022

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the 6th Sunday of the Year

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the 6th Sunday of the Year Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede, 13th February 2022    The Beatitudes are often described as the Christian’s identity card. They identify us as disciples of Jesus.  The Beatitudes are a self-portrait of Jesus.   We know him exactly […]
February 9, 2022

Building Hope Task Force Report

Building Hope Task Force Report In April, Archbishop Dermot Farrell established a Task Force called Building Hope. The Task Force was asked to assess the needs of the people of the Archdiocese emerging from Covid-19 and to work to support parish communities as they undertake a radical renewal, looking to […]
February 7, 2022

World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking

World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking Pope Francis designated 8th February, the feast of St Josephine Bakhita, as the World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking.  Prayer Resource Click on the image below for the PDF version Homily Suggestions Click on the image […]
February 5, 2022

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Celebration of the Eucharist to Mark the Day of Consecrated Life 2022

  Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Celebration of the Eucharist to Mark the Day of Consecrated Life 2022 Redemptoristine Monastery, Iona Road, 5th February 2022 Every year the Church celebrates the World Day of Consecrated Life.  It is an occasion to thank the Lord for the gift of lives […]
February 3, 2022

Foundational Leadership Programme 2022

  Foundational Leadership Programme 2022   The Foundational Leadership Programme offers participants a unique opportunity to explore and develop Gospel centred transformational leadership Skills. These skills can be readily applied to the participants own context. The Foundational Leadership Programme is based mainly in St. Paul’s Church, Arran Quay. It is […]
January 31, 2022

30th World Day of the Sick – 11 February 2022

30th World Day of the Sick 11 February 2022 “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful ” (Lk 6:36). Standing beside those who suffer on a path of charity Celebrate the 30th World Day of the Sick/Feast of our Lady of Lourdes by joining with the Redemptoristine Sisters, Drumcondra (rednuns.com […]
January 29, 2022

Divine Word Ordinations 2022

  Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Liwei Huang, Joseph Mansah and Clement Narcher of the Society of Divine Word Missionaries. St Philip the Apostle, Mountview. 29th January 2022   As we gather for the ordination to the priesthood of Liwei, Joseph and Clement, I […]
January 27, 2022

Animator Resources Pack

  Animator Resources Pack   Raising Awareness about Synod and Synod Gatherings at Mass: Click on the image below to view Raising awareness about Synod and Synod Gatherings in Parish WORD DOC.   An Invitation: Click on the image below to view An Invitation WORD Parish Invitation Poster Edit – […]
January 26, 2022

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life Archbishop Dermot Farrell will celebrate Mass at 11am on the 5th of February to mark World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. You can join us via webcam at www.rednuns.com
January 25, 2022

Animator Training Session Two PowerPoints

Animator Training Session Two PowerPoints   PowerPoint 1 (PDF) – Click on the image below to view   Click to download PowerPoint: Training for Animators 2 FINAL     Hopes and Fears PDF – Click on the image below to view   Click to Download PowerPoint: FINAL-HOPES-and-FEARS-2nd-GATHERING-PPT  
January 25, 2022

Day of Prayer for Peace – 26th January 2022

Day of Prayer for Peace Pope Francis calls for a day of prayer for peace over Ukraine situation Pope Francis has called for Wednesday 26 January to be a day of prayer for peace over the increasing tensions that threaten peace in Ukraine. At the conclusion of Sunday’s midday Angelus, […]
January 19, 2022

Sunday Word of God – January 23rd 2022

Introduction In his Apostolic Letter of 30 September 2019, Aperuit illis Pope Francis established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. He had already proposed something similar at the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. Sunday of the Word of God […]
January 19, 2022

Catholic Schools Week 2022

  Catholic Schools Week 2022 ‘Living Life to the Full’     Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in schools across the island of Ireland from Sunday 23 January – Sunday 30 January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’. During Catholic […]
January 19, 2022

Annual Collection for ACCORD – 12/13 February

      The annual Collection for ACCORD Dublin, the Diocesan Agency for Marriage and the Family, will be made at all Masses on the weekend of 12 & 13 February 2022.   ACCORD Dublin throughout the Diocese offers:   Marriage Preparation courses – online, small groups. Counselling for couples and […]
January 12, 2022

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022   Theme The theme for the 2022 Week of Prayer is ‘We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him’ (Mt 2:2), taken from the account of the visit of the magi to pay homage to the infant king […]
January 11, 2022

Vacancy: Communications Officer – Archdiocese of Dublin

It is an exciting time in the Archdiocese, with a new Archbishop in post, many pastoral initiatives being undertaken, restructuring plans being developed, and hope-filled ministries and services being delivered every day of the year. We are looking for a communications officer to lead our internal communications within the Catholic […]
January 5, 2022

Synodal Pathway

Context In his homily of the 3rd June 2021 the Archbishop reminded us of the context we find ourselves in as we are invited to embark upon a synodal pathway. This context is one of an ever-changing Church in an ever-changing world. “The Church centred around the monasteries of early […]
January 1, 2022

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Annual Mass for the World Day of Peace

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Annual Mass for the World Day of Peace Church of Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun, 1st January 2022   We gather in Ballymun in this church dedicated to our Lady of Victories, and we gather on a day that the Church dedicates to […]
December 29, 2021

Annual Mass for Peace

  Annual Mass for Peace   We invite you and your family to join us online for The Annual Mass for Peace Saturday,  January 1st 2022 at 11.00 am,  Our Lady of Victories Ballymun Road. Our Lady of Victories’ Webcam | Our Lady of Victories (olv.ie)  
December 24, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Christmas 2021

CHRISTMAS NIGHT 2021   Homily notes of Archbishop Dermot Farrell St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 24th December 2021   Our lives rarely, if ever turn out as we expect.  Every human life is a profound gift that is beyond our horizon.   We dream of a job we would like to get, or […]
December 9, 2021

Animator Training Session One PowerPoints

Animator Training Session One PowerPoints   PowerPoint 1 (PDF) – Click on the image below to view Click to Download PowerPoint: Training for Animators 1   Joys and Sorrows PowerPoint (PDF) – Click on the image below to view     Click to download PowerPoint: JOYS-and-SORROWS-1st-GATHERING-1-PPT
December 2, 2021

Recommended Reading for Animators

Recommended Reading     Let us Dream: The Path to a Better Future – Pope Francis In this uplifting and practical book, written in collaboration with his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, the preeminent spiritual leader explains why we must-and how we can-make the world safer, fairer, and healthier for all people […]
November 30, 2021

Diocesan Synodal Steering Committee

Diocesan Synodal Steering Committee   Archbishop Dermot Farrell  Very Rev. Kieran McDermott, Chair Rev. Kieran O’Mahony, OSA Kirsten Mahon Mary Kirk Deacon Michael O’Connor Rev. Paddy Sweeney Patricia Carroll Peter Siney Steering Committee Support: Rev. Pat O’Donoghue, Liturgy   To contact us, please email us at synod@dublindiocese.ie
November 30, 2021

Synodal Prayers for use in Parish

Synodal Prayers for use in Parish     Click the image below to download the PDF version:     PowerPoint Version Available Here; Synod Prayers for Parish PP
November 28, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the First Sunday of Advent

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the First Sunday of Advent St Andrew’s Church, Westland Row  28th November 2021     Waiting In Challenging Times There are many ways to wait. And waiting has moved to the centre of our lives in ways that we couldn’t have imagined two short […]
November 25, 2021

Pastoral Letter for Advent from Archbishop Dermot Farrell

Pastoral Letter for Advent 2021 On the First Sunday of Advent our Church, and many others, begin a new Church year. The Church begins its year with a time of hope, and Advent—so frequently ‘lost’ in the preparation for Christmas—is the season of hope par excellence. It is the season […]
November 25, 2021

Advent 2021

  Pastoral Letter for Advent 2021 On the First Sunday of Advent our Church, and many others, begin a new Church year. The Church begins its year with a time of hope, and Advent—so frequently ‘lost’ in the preparation for Christmas—is the season of hope par excellence. It is the […]
November 25, 2021

Crosscare Christmas Online Appeal

    On line appeal for families in food poverty December 2021   We in Crosscare need your support to help families experiencing food poverty this Christmas.  We are working with hundreds of families and children in Dublin who struggle to get basic food supplies. Families need our help this […]
November 24, 2021

Online Advent Service

ONLINE ADVENT SERVICE  ‘BE STILL’   Saturday – 27 November 2021 at 4.00 p.m. From the Monastery of St. Alphonsus, Drumcondra www.rednuns.com   Join the Community for this quiet time of praise, reflection and inspiration   Plus input from the Office for Mission and Ministry      
November 23, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions   What will happen at a parish level? Parishioners will be invited to participate in a series of meetings.  At these meetings there will be prayer, reflection and discussion on a number of set questions and a record will be kept of the content of the discussions. […]
November 23, 2021

Prayer for the Synod: Adsumus Sancte Spiritus

   
November 22, 2021

Simply Synod Resource

  Simply Synod   This resource is for anyone who wants to discover the meaning of being a synodal Church. Informed by the Preparatory Document for a Synodal Church, it is for use in the Diocesan Phase of the Synodal Pathway. It outlines the meaning of synod and its implications […]
November 18, 2021

Chaplains: Ministers of Hope

  CHAPLAINS: MINISTERS OF HOPE    Chaplains: Ministers of Hope edited by Alan Hilliard and with a foreword by Bishop Éamonn Walsh presented by Messenger Publications in conjunction with The Blackrock Clinic was launched recently by Mary Harney and you can hear her engaging, reflective, and thought-provoking address in the […]
November 18, 2021

Diocesan Altar Server Day

The Annual Diocesan Altar Server day that was due to take place on Saturday 20th November 2021 in the Capuchin Church, St. Mary of the Angels’, Church Street, Dublin 7 has been postponed until Spring 2022. Until then, let us have a look back at the Altar Server Day that […]
November 15, 2021

Local Animator Training

  Local Animator Training We invite you to send your animators forward for training. The first training session of animators will take place before Christmas on zoom from 7pm-9pm. Please choose one of the following dates: Monday 29th November Tuesday 30th November Wednesday 1st December Thursday 2nd December This will […]
November 15, 2021

Walk of Light

Walk of Light The Walk of Light is a prayer for light in times of darkness. In the shadow of the global pandemic, this year’s theme is “In his name, the nations will put their hope.” Groups of the faithful, assembled from our various congregations, will welcome the pilgrims at […]
November 13, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Annual Mass for the Deceased Priests

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Annual Mass for the Deceased Priests St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 13th November 2021.   Every year we gather during the month of November to pray for our brother priests and bishops who have died, and especially those who have died during the past year.  For […]
November 12, 2021

Revised Phases for the Synodal Pathway in Light of the August 2022 extension.

Revised Phases for the Synodal Pathway in Light of the August 2022 Extension.  
November 10, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Mass for the Opening of the Academic Year

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Mass for the Opening of the Academic Year Wednesday, 10th November 2021 St Patrick’s Campus, DCU.   Welcome to all who have joined us for this Mass for the Opening of academic year as we ask God’s blessings on our work.  The importance […]
November 5, 2021

Pilgrimage of the Irish Bishops to Knock and Celebration of Mass for those who died during the pandemic, Sunday 14 November 2021

  Pilgrimage of the Irish Bishops to Knock and Celebration of Mass for those who died during the pandemic, Sunday 14 November 2021     The Covid-19 pandemic has been a particularly difficult time for those who have lost loved ones and have often had to cope with their grief […]
November 4, 2021

St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Charity Concerts

St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Charity Concerts St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral is holding two charity concerts in aid of Peter Mcverry trust, blossom Ireland and Dogs Aid on the 6th and 7th Dec. Please see the posters below for more details: * Please note these events have been postponed until Easter time, this […]
November 4, 2021

Synodal Pathway Orientation Presentation

  Synodal Pathway Orientation Evening Presentation   Click on the image below to download the PDF of the Presentation
November 4, 2021

Synod Parish Packs

  Synod Parish Packs   The Synodal Parish packs are now available to order. Please see below for more information. To order your parish pack, please email declanparkes@gmail.com    
November 4, 2021

Dr Cora O’Farrell appointed the new director of the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education

Dr Cora O’Farrell appointed the new director of the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education     Dr. Cora O’Farrell was announced as the new Director of the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education at an event with Archbishop Dermot Farrell and President of Dublin City University Prof Daire Keogh. […]
November 4, 2021

Vacancies

A vacancy currently exists for Office Administrator – Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimages to Lourdes The Office Administrator reports to the Pilgrimage Director and plays a pivotal role in supporting the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimages to Lourdes by providing comprehensive administrative assistance. This position involves managing databases, handling communications, and ensuring the smooth […]
November 3, 2021

2020 Financial Statements

2020 Financial Statements   The Archdiocese of Dublin files two financial reports annually with the Charities Regulatory Authority. The first financial report of the “Charities of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin” (Charity Registered Number 20002022) comprises the financial statements of the Diocesan Support Services and a number of other […]
November 2, 2021

Synodal Pathway: Local Animators – Role Description

  Synodal Pathway: Local Animators – Role Description   Please click on the image below to download the PDF Version
November 1, 2021

Meditation on the Synodal Prayer

  The full meditation of the synod prayer is available here for downloading and printing: Meditation on the Synod Prayer         This is a reflection on the second section of the Synod Prayer     This is a reflection on the third section of the Synod Prayer […]
October 29, 2021

Together for the Life of the World; Hope for Change in the Face of the Climate Crisis

Together for the Life of the World Hope for Change in the Face of the Climate Crisis A MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP DERMOT FARRELL · NOVEMBER 2021   Click on the image below to read Archbishop Dermot Farrell’s message for the commencement of COP26   
October 21, 2021

Opening Liturgy for the Diocesan Synodal Pathway

    Opening Liturgy for the Diocesan Synodal Pathway Download  the opening Liturgy here On the 17th of October, representatives from every parish in the Dublin Diocese joined Archbishop Dermot Farrell in the Pro-Cathedral for the opening liturgy for the Diocesan Synodal Pathway.  You can watch back the liturgy HERE: […]
October 19, 2021

World Mission Sunday – October 24th

World Mission Sunday October 24th   World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. It always falls on the second last Sunday in October, meaning this year it will be celebrated on […]
October 17, 2021

Archbishop Dermot Farrell’s Reflections at the launch of the Diocesan Phase of the Synod

Archbishop Dermot Farrell’s Reflections at the launch of the Diocesan Phase of the Synod —Communion, Participation, Mission—  St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral 17th October 2021   Life is alive!  When we reflect on our lives, we see that human life is characterised by change: that which does not change has either never […]
October 14, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at Mass for the Association of Patrons and Trustees of Catholic Schools

    Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at Mass for the Association of Patrons and Trustees of Catholic Schools Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght 14th October 2021    Today we remember with gratitude the women and men of religious congregations who established the post-primary schools, at the invitation of the local […]
October 13, 2021

Remarks by Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the occasion of the Launch of the Pastoral Letter: The Cry of the Earth-The Cry of the Poor

Remarks by Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the occasion of the Launch of the Pastoral Letter, The Cry of the Earth–The Cry of the Poor: The Climate Catastrophe—Creation’s Call Urgent Call for Change An Tairseach Ecology Centre, 12th October 2021       The Greatest issue facing humanity The long-term character […]
October 12, 2021

Diocesan Synodal Pathway Logo

The logo of the Archdiocese of Dublin synodal path     The lighthouse represents the guiding light of the Holy Spirit who guides us on our synodal path.   The boat represents the Church, we are all in the same boat together.   The water represents the waters of baptism, […]
October 11, 2021

Diocesan Synodal Pathway – Video

https://youtu.be/NZCY_zfjT6M  
October 11, 2021

The Opening Liturgy of the Diocesan Synodal Pathway

The Opening Liturgy of the Diocesan Synodal Pathway   In every diocese throughout the world, the Synodal process will be launched on October 17th. The opening liturgy for the Archdiocese of Dublin will take place in the Pro-Cathedral on at 3pm. Archbishop Dermot Farrell has invited a representative from each […]
October 11, 2021

Vademecum for the Synod on Synodality

Vademecum for the Synod on Synodality   This Vademecum is designed as a handbook that accompanies the Preparatory Document at the service of the synodal journey. The two documents are complementary and should be read in tandem with one another. In particular, the Vademecum offers practical support to the Diocesan […]
October 11, 2021

For a Synodal Church: Preparatory Document

For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission     The Church of God is convoked in Synod. The path entitled “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission” will solemnly open on the 9th – 10th of October 2021 in Rome and on the following 17th of October in […]
September 30, 2021

Day for Life 2021

About Day for Life Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.  This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland […]
September 30, 2021

Families Walking Together in Hope

Walking Together in Hope – Spiritual Journey for Families Year of the Family 2021/2022     Launch of the Walking with Families Initiative   Archbishop Dermot Farrell will launch the ‘walking together in Hope’ our Diocesan Family Year Initiative on Wednesday 25th August at 6pm in the Pro-Cathedral. You can […]
September 26, 2021

175th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Catholic Institute for the Deaf

Mass to Commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Catholic Institute for the Deaf   Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell Emmaus Chapel, Cabra, 26th September 2021   I am delighted to celebrate Mass today as we commemorate the 175th anniversary of the establishment the Catholic Institute for the […]
September 25, 2021

Safeguarding Sunday – 26th September

This Sunday is Safeguarding Sunday in the Archdiocese of Dublin. It is the day where we highlight just how much safeguarding all is a vital part of our day-to-day life in the parish. We have learned from the past and use it create and uphold the highest safeguarding standards. It […]
September 25, 2021

The launch of the new Vincentian Family Website – Monday 27th September

  The launch of the new Vincentian Family Website will take place in St. Peter’s Church in Phibsborough on Monday 27th September (the feast of St. Vincent de Paul) at 8pm. You can attend the launch in person or join  online at : https://youtu.be/s73IPyePreo You can check out the new website […]
September 25, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Investiture Ceremony- Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre

  Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Investiture Ceremony- Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre College Chapel, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth 25th September 2021   At the beginning of his encyclical, Deus caritas est, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the heart of this essential value: “God’s love for us is […]
September 13, 2021

Crosscare Annual Collection

    Crosscare Annual  Collection Pandemic continues to impact services for people most in need The impact of the global Pandemic continues to affect those working with people in need, as demand on essential services increased dramatically in 2020 and funding decreased. Crosscare, the social support agency of the Archdiocese […]
September 9, 2021

Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage “Lourdes at Home 2021” A Virtual Journey Together

Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage “Lourdes at Home 2021” A Virtual Journey Together Sanctuary Theme 2021: “Lourdes: A place of Grace, of Hope and of Resilience”     Thursday 9th September Holy Hour (Lourdes Style) 8pm in the church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock (churchservices.tv/castleknock)   Recitation of the […]
September 8, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Occasion of the 160th Anniversary of Arrival of the Bon Secours Sisters in Ireland and  70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Bons Secours Hospital, Glasnevin

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Occasion of 160th Anniversary of Arrival of the Bon Secours Sisters in Ireland and  70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Bons Secours Hospital, Glasnevin 8th September 2021   I am delighted to come here this morning to celebrate Mass on the occasion […]
September 7, 2021

Season of Creation 2021

    Season of Creation 2021   The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.  The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian […]
September 6, 2021

Catholic Historical Society of Ireland Conference

This year’s Catholic Historical Society of Ireland conference will be the first time that the society has hosted an online event on Saturday 11th September between 11am and 5pm.   The conference is free to attend and registration is now open via Eventbrite at this link:   https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ireland-and-vatican-ii-catholic-historical-society-of-ireland-conference-tickets-166383223701?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb  
September 3, 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Mass for the Centenary of the Foundation of the Legion of Mary

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Mass for the Centenary of the Foundation of the Legion of Mary Church of St Nicholas of Myra, Francis Street, Friday, 3rd September 2021    I am delighted to celebrate this Mass to mark the centenary of the foundation of the Legion of […]
September 3, 2021

Appointments 2021

Dublin Diocesan Appointments 2021 30th June 2021     Moderator of the Curia Father Gareth Byrne appointed Moderator of the Curia.   Vicars General Father Gareth Byrne, Monsignor Ciaran O’Carroll and Father Donal Roche appointed Vicars General.   Diocesan Chancellor Father Paul Coyle appointed Diocesan Chancellor.   Vicar for Clergy […]
August 30, 2021

Archbishop Dermot Farrell publishes pastoral letter on the climate crisis

Archbishop Dermot Farrell publishes pastoral letter on the climate crisis   “Faith and science are not opponents; in a truly Christian view, faith and reason—Fides et ratio—go hand in hand” – Archbishop Farrell   We are living on the edge of huge historical change. Our common home, indeed our only […]