Dublin Diocese begins process of significant change in Sacramental Preparation Press Release Tuesday December 3rd 2019 The Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, has said training must begin immediately to prepare volunteers in parishes to support families in preparation for Baptism, Confession, First Communion and Confirmation. For some […]
Sacraments Review in Dublin Diocese In September 2018, Archbishop Martin set up a Sacraments Review Group to make recommendations on the future practice of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. The approach agreed was to consult widely and deeply and, out of this, to determine future directions. […]
Pope Francis appoints Fr Donal Roche as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Dublin On, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Holy Father Pope Francis appointed Fr Donal Roche, a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Dublin. Please find below an overview of the […]
Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call of Candidates St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin Sunday, February 18, 2024 Homily of Very Rev Gareth Byrne, VG For the Feast of St Brigid, the 1st of February, I was given a gift of a basket planted with miniature daffodils, almost ready to flower; […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holy Communion Preparation This is a resource for parishes who would like to accompany families on zoom with the aid of a PowerPoint meditation. There are also suggested family activities that can be used as part of the journey towards 1st Communion. 1st Communion Family Meditation and Activities […]
FURTHER GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS SITUATION 4 June 2020 Diocesan Retreat: The main Diocesan Retreat was to begin at Tulfarris Hotel on Sunday next 7th June. Father Brendan Purcell, who was to preach the Retreat, has prepared a short video talk on the subject he had chosen for the […]
CHRISM MASS 2019 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin ———————————————– Pro-Cathedral Dublin, 18th April 2019 “I would like first of all to take this opportunity to express our congratulations and prayers to Father Fintan Gavin as he takes on his new ministry as Bishop of […]
Speeches and homilies of His Holiness Pope Francis during his Apostolic Visit to Ireland
TOMORROW’S PARISH Presentation of a new edition of the book of Donal Harrington Speaking notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Holy Cross Diocesan Centre, 8th February 2018 “If I were to ask the question, “What will tomorrow’s Parish look like?” I think that there […]
RITE OF ELECTION 2018 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 18 February 2018 Introduction This afternoon the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin rejoices as it embraces this group of 31 men and women who are entering into the final phase […]
Maynooth International Seminar MODELS OF PRIESTLY FORMATION- ASSESSING THE PAST, REFLECTING ON THE PRESENT Speaking notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin ——————————————— Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth, 18th November 2017 I am always struck by the dialogue at the beginning of the Rite of the Ordination of a deacon or […]
Newbridge Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Saint Conleth’s Parish, Newbridge, 11th May 2015 In our first reading we have seen how Saint Paul continues on his journeys establishing new communities of faith in Jesus Christ and preaching […]
Journeying in Hope — THE CHURCH IN IRELAND – SIGNS OF HOPE – NEW CHALLENGES Speaking notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin Saint John’s Parish, Tralee, 24th February 2015 “On Sunday last I presided at a ceremony in the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin during which I welcomed over […]
A Aithreacha agus a Phobal Dé, I mí Eanáir na bliana 2000 bhunaigh a Shoilse, an t-Árd-Easpag Ó Conaill, atá anois ina Cháirdinéal, An Coiste Tréadach chun moltaí a chur roimhe maidir le freastal tréadach ar phobal na Gaeilge san Árddeoise. Bhuail an Coiste (Féach Dublin Diocesan Guidebook 2008, p. […]
Archbishop’s Office Archbishop’s House, Drumcondra Road Lower, Dublin 9, D09 H4C2 The Archbishop’s Office supports Archbishop Farrell in his daily work at the service of the Archdiocese. The Archbishop’s PA, Mary Irwin, seeks to create a welcome for all those working with and seeking to be in touch with the […]
A dialogue with the Parish Pastoral Councils of the North City Deanery FOSTERING FAITH IN THE CITY CENTRE Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ————————– Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 27th February 2014 “I am very happy to have this dialogue with the […]
The Russo Family Lecture:CATHOLIC IRELAND: PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Fordham Centre of Religion and Culture, New York, 24th April 2013 “Ireland has changed and Ireland is changing. The other evening I was at a lecture […]
The Russo Family Lecture CATHOLIC IRELAND: PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Fordham Centre of Religion and Culture, New York, 24th April 2013 “Ireland has changed and Ireland is changing. The other evening I was at a lecture […]
Homily Notes and Introduction from Archbishop Martin at the Rite of Chrisitian Initiation of Adults in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral on Sunday 17th February 61 people took part in this ceremony from 22 different parishes in the Archdiocese of Dublin –53 catechumens ( people preparing to join the Catholic […]
PRESS RELEASE OCTOBER 1ST The Archdiocese of Dublin launched a policy document proposing changes in the way children prepare for the sacraments of First Communion and Reconciliation. Parents, teachers and parishes are being invited to work together on the proposals which will likely see smaller groups of children receiving […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters, With great affection in the Lord, I greet all of you who have gathered in Dublin for the Fiftieth International Eucharistic Congress, especially Cardinal Brady, Archbishop Martin, the clergy, religious and faithful of Ireland, and all of you who have come from afar to support the […]
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin ordained a new priest for the Archdiocese of Dublin this bank holiday weekend and eight permanent deacons. This is the first ordination of permanent deacons in Ireland. On Saturday last, Paul Ludden was ordained a priest in his home parish of Malahide. The new Fr. Ludden (34) […]
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) will explore the theme of sickness and its potential to exclude and isolate people, it announced in a statement marking the World Day of the Sick on 11 February 2012. The Eucharistic Congress will be celebrating the theme of ‘Communion in Suffering and […]
Press Release 19th June 2011 Commissioning of Parish Pastoral Workers in Dublin Diocese Archbishop Diarmuid Martin today (Sunday) commissioned nine new parish pastoral workers in a ceremony in St. Colmcille’s Parish in Knocklyon in Dublin. In his homily (attached) Archbishop Martin said the new parish pastoral workers “join those already […]
Trinity Sunday 2011 Commissioning of new Parish Pastoral Workers St. Colmcille’s Parish, Knocklyon Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Today is an important day in the life of the Archdiocese of Dublin as we commission our third group of lay Parish […]
50th International Eucharistic Congress, Dublin, 2012MEETING OF NATIONAL DELEGATES Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- All Hallows College, Dublin, 2nd June 2011 I am most grateful to you for being with us in Dublin on these days to learn about the preparation for the […]
Cambridge Group for Irish Studies, Magdalene College, Cambridge“KEEPING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD”Is this the future of the Irish Catholic Church? Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———-Cambridge, 22ndh February 2011 At the time in which I received the invitation to this Conference I was […]
ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE PERMANENT DEACONATE Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Church of Divine Mercy, Lucan South, 17th September 2010 This is an historic occasion. It is the first time in the modern history of the Archdiocese of Dublin that […]
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy, with the first group of men to begin their formation for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Dublin at a special ceremony at the Church of Divine Mercy in Lucan at the weekend. Admission to Candidacy is a […]
“THERE ARE MANY YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO FIND A REASON TO REMAIN IN THE CHURCH” Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———Newman Society, Oxford, 4th June 2010 Speaking Notes ofArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———Newman Society, Oxford, 4 June 2010 […]
Foundation Day of the Irish Spiritan Province150 YEAR OF SPIRITAN PRESENCE IN IRELAND Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Kimmage Manor, 28th October 2009 Over last weekend, the Irish College in Rome hosted an historical Seminar on Cardinal Paul Cullen, who was Archbishop of […]
BECOMING THE BODY OF CHRIST Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–All Hallows College, 28th June 2009 I am delighted to be able to speak to you at the opening of this Conference entitled Becoming the Body of Christ which takes place just as we begin […]
Press Release Friday the 26th June Ordinations and Commissioning of Lay Pastoral Workers in Dublin Diocese This Saturday (June 27th) three men will be ordained priests – two for the Archdiocese of Dublin and one for the Capuchin Province of Korea, at a ceremony in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in Dublin. And for the first […]
IRISH PRIMARY PRINCIPALS NETWORK (DUBLIN)Introductory remarks ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———– 16th June 2009 One of the many anxieties I had returning from Geneva to become Archbishop of Dublin was my lack of preparation for working in the area of education. I had worked in only one […]
Homily of Archbishop Martin at the ordination of Padraig O’ Sullivan, Robert Colclough and Joseph Mc Donald on Sunday in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral “Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him”. These are the words we have just heard in the Gospel about this striking encounter between Jesus and the rich […]
Homily Notes from Chrism Mass Introduction Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Pro-Cathedral, 13th April 2006 On this morning of Holy Thursday we come together to reflect on the gift of the ministerial priesthood to the entire Church. We come together as representatives of […]
PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER FOR MISSION All Hallows College, Dublin, 30th September 2004 Address of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin This morning we had an interesting and useful discussion. I thank Sister Helena O’Donoghue for the manner in which she guided our reflections. We have looked at the […]