Archbishop’s Homilies

25/10/2011 Speaking notes of Archbishop Martin on Marriage and the Common Good, Iona Institute, Davenport Hotel, Dublin, 25th October 2011

26th Sunday 2011 LEGION OF MARY ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland —————— Knock Shrine, 25th September 2011 Each of us will have his or her favourite paintings and images of Jesus from the history of art.  I […]

MATER MISERICORDIAE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1861-2011 Mass of Thanksgiving Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland —————— Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 24th September 2011 This is a great moment of celebration with which I am proud and happy to be associated.  It is a celebration of […]

SAINT JOSEPH’S SECONDARY SCHOOL, RUSH – 1961-2011 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland —————— Rush, 24th September 2011 One of the things I like to do when I celebrate the anniversary of a school is to try to imagine what the world […]

MASS FOR THE OPENING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 2011 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland——————Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 22nd September 2011 This annual Mass is an occasion for us all to reflect on our responsibilities as educators to these entrusted to our care.  We […]

Archbishop Martin  hosted a discussion involving 25 young leaders from different Christian Churches, arising from his participation in the  “Breathing Spaces” programmes of Irish Peace Centres, the Irish Council of Churches and the Irish Inter-Church Meeting, The discussion centred on the challenges the leaders experience within their own denominations  and across denominations, as […]

25th Sunday 2011ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOODOF BROTHERS DENIS MURRAY AND MAURICE COLGAN Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland——————Church of Saint Saviour, Dominick Street, 18th September 2011 Introduction Once again this morning we join in the joy of the Irish Dominican Province as we prepare […]

25th Sunday 2011 150th  ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHURCH OF SAINTS MARY AND PETER, ARKLOW Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland —————— Arklow, 17th September 2011 There is one section of our Diocesan Offices which my secretaries try to keep me from visiting.  That […]

CELEBRATION OF 150 YEARS OF THE CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME DES MISSIONS Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland —————— Holy Cross Church, Dundrum, 17th September 2011 This morning this community linked with the Notre Dame School in Churchtown celebrates 150 years of […]

CROSSCARE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Speaking  Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ————————– Amien Street, 16th September 2011 There is much talk today about renewal and reform in the Church.  There are very few who would claim that renewal and reform are not necessary.  […]

DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2011 Opening Mass Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Grotto of Our Lady, 8th September 2011 —————— Once again we gather here in Lourdes as a community representative of the Archdiocese of Dublin.  Significantly we begin our […]

COMMENTS OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN ON THE RESPONSE OF THE HOLY SEE TO THE IRISH GOVERNMENT 3rd September 2011 The Vatican response to the Irish government is detailed and comprehensive.  It is serious, sober in tone and it addresses broader questions of Church policy on child safeguarding. My hope is […]

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY 2011 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland————— Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 17th July 2011 Only a few months ago, here in Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral, we celebrated a liturgy of lament and repentance reflecting on the shattering facts regarding the wide-ranging abuse of children by priests […]

FRANK DUFF – A LIFE STORYBy Finola KennedySpeaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Blackrock College, 28th June 2011 Obviously you are expecting me to introduce this book with some comments on Frank Duff.  However, I cannot begin without first of all saying something about the author […]

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 […]

Pentecost SundayFESTIVAL OF PEOPLES 2011 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———-Pro-Cathedral, 11th June 2011 We celebrate the Vigil of Pentecost as we prepare in prayer for the great feast of the Holy Spirit.  As is often the case, the texts of the Vigil Mass […]

This Saturday evening (6pm, 11th) on the Vigil of Pentecost, worshippers from nations around the world who have made their home in Dublin will join in celebrating the Annual Festival of Peoples in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin. Inaugurated by Archbishop Martin 6 years ago, the Festival of Peoples […]

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 […]

01/06/2011 Mass for the International Delegates of the S. Vincent de Paul Society MASS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES OF THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermot Street, 1st June 2011 I welcome the […]

ARBOUR HILL 1916 COMMEMORATION CEREMONIES Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Church of the Sacred Heart, Arbour Hill, 4th May 2011 As a child I was always fascinated when I heard my mother speaking about Easter Week 1916.  She was a child of twelve […]

Sixth Sunday of the Easter Season 2011 ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 29th May 2011 Introduction We gather to call to the order of deacons these 7 young men from various dioceses […]

Second Sunday of Easter 2011BEATIFICATION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Pro-Cathedral, 1st May 2011 IntroductionOn this Second Sunday of Easter we celebrate the mystery of the Risen Lord and we remember in a special way Pope John Paul […]

    On this Easter morning we celebrate what for us Christians is the feast of all feasts, Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord, the foundation of our Christian faith.   The Lord is truly risen and he lives for ever.  He has restored life to us out of the darkness of […]

Way of the Cross, Phoenix Park Dublin, Elements for Reflections of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Good Friday, 22nd April 2011 First Reflection Jesus is the Good Shepherd.  There are many idyllic pictures in the history of Christian art about the Good Shepherd.  A shepherd’s task is much less romantic and sentimental […]

Holy Thursday 2011MASS OF CHRISM Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Pro-Cathedral, 21st April 2011 Once again on this Holy Thursday morning we gather as a Diocesan Community here in the Pro-Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese, for this unique liturgy, for this […]

LAUNCH OF DUBLIN DIOCESAN CHILD SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 14th April 2011 The launch of the Dublin Diocesan Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy and Procedures document is not an isolated launch.  It […]

HARM, HOPE AND HEALING Marquette University International Dialogue on the Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal————–THE TRUTH WILL MAKE YOU FREE:  A PERSONAL JOURNEY Lecture Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Marquette University, Milwaukee, 4th April 2011 My reflections this morning are very much personal in tone.  […]

Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools Convention 2011 MEDIATING SCHOOL ETHOS AS A CO-PATRON Lecture Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-6pm White’s Hotel, Wexford, 31st March 2011 We are experiencing a challenging time regarding education in Ireland.  There is great cultural ferment and a […]

Mater Dei Institute of Education and DCU Institute of EthicsTHE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE Lecture Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Mater Dei Institute, 15th March 2011 When I was asked some months ago to give this Mater Dei/DCU Lecture on the Relationship between […]

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 […]

  Reflections of Archbishop Martin at the Liturgy of Lament and Repentance St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 20th February 2011 __________________________________________________________ “There are moments where silence and listening are more important than words and what we say. What can I say to you who are victims of sexual abuse by priests of […]

Ecumenical Prayer to Celebrate the end of theCentenary Celebrations ofTHE IRISH COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 12th February 2011 Last night just about a mile from here I celebrated Mass to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Church of […]

50th Anniversary ff the CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES SEAN McDERMOTT STREET Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, 11th February 2011 I am particularly pleased to be here with you this evening to celebrate with […]

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- National Rehabilitation Hospital, 11th February 2011 We look back over fifty years of history, to the time in which this Hospital was opened, under the name of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. […]

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2011 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Saint Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, 6th February 2011 Our celebration here this afternoon is not simply just what we see here.  This celebration of the World Day of the Sick 2011 […]

Dublin Diocesan Liturgical Resource Centre SPRING SEMINAR 2011 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Holy Cross College, Clonliffe 5th February 2011 On the basis of annual head-counts in the Churches of the Archdiocese, it would appear that on any normal Sunday about […]

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2011 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 3rd February 2011   Our celebration of “Catholic Schools Week” offers me in the first place the opportunity to greet a broad representation of all those in the […]

DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2011 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Saint Brigid’s Church, Killester, 2nd February 2011 The thread which unites much of our reflection here this evening is that of light.  Christ is our light.  He is the one who […]

Inaugural Service for theWEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2011 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Saint John the Baptist Church of Ireland Church, Clontarf, 18th January 2011 “You have heard that it was said to those in ancient times”.  These opening words of this […]

LAUNCH OF “SHARE THE GOOD NEWS” The National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland Comments of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Dublin Diocesan Library, 5th January 2011 The new National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland is published at a very significant moment in the life […]

ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE OF THREE DOMINICAN BROTHERS Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Saint Saviour’s Church, Dominick Street, 2nd January 2011 Introduction This morning we join in the joy of the entire Irish Dominican Province as three men Denis Murphy, Maurice […]

Christmas 2010 MIDNIGHT MASS Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Pro-Cathedral, 24th December 2010 Introduction We gather on this dark and cold night to celebrate the birth of Jesus.  The birth of a child brought light and comfort into the world, two […]

Third Sunday of Advent 2010 MASS IN BALLYFERMOT PARISH   Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Church of the Assumption, Ballyfermot 12th December 2010   The Gospel of this morning’s Mass recalls that great figure: John the Baptist.  John’s task was to announce the coming […]

First Sunday of Advent 2010 GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT PIUS X Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Church of Saint Pius X, Templeogue, 27th November 2010   Our anniversary Mass takes place as we begin the new liturgical year, […]

Vigil of Prayer for Nascent LifeDIOCESAN ADVENT SERVICE 2010 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Pro-Cathedral, 27th November 2010   We have come to celebrate the beginning of advent.  Advent is a season of hope as we reflect on the meaning of the coming of […]

MATER DEI INSTITUTE GRADUATION MASS 2010 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 26th November 2010   The readings we have just heard tell us something about how we as followers of Jesus Christ should live as individuals and […]

THE MURPHY REPORT ONE YEAR LATER By Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Speaking at the Chrism Mass in Holy Week 2009, I took the occasion to warn parishes that the publication of the Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin would “shock people”. Judge Yvonne Murphy’s Report was published […]

30th Anniversary Mass in Commemoration ofTHE SERVANT OF GOD FRANK DUFFFounder of The Legion of Mary Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Pro-Cathedral, 20th November 2010 Introduction         Frank Duff died thirty years ago.  This quiet, personally unassuming man, in quiet simple external circumstances in […]

POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARDS Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Mansion House, 16th November 2010 As a Bishop one of my greatest concerns is the lack of interaction between the Church and young people.  I refer in particular to the lack […]

FEAST OF SAINT LAURENCE O’TOOLE 2010 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Pro-Cathedral, 14ththNovember 2010   Introduction We celebrate the Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole, Principal Patron of the Archdiocese of Dublin, whose relic we venerate today in this Pro-Cathedral. Laurence O’Toole […]

25TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Corpus Christi Church, Drumcondra, 6th November 2010   We are living in difficult and hard times.  The economic prospects for our country are difficult and it is inevitable that the consequences will affect […]

50TH ANNIVERSARY MASS IN MEMORY THE VICTIMS OF THE NIEMBA AMBUSH Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Our Lady of Refuge, Rathmines, 6th November 2010   In prayer and remembrance we have come to recall to mind the lives and witness of […]

CONFERRING OF DEGREES AT ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE DRUMCONDRA Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Saint Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, 5th November 2010 Only yesterday, I was tidying up some old books in the Library of Archbishop’s House and I stumbled on a coffee-table […]

Votive Mass of the Holy SpiritCOMMENCEMENT OF THE MICHAELMAS LAW TERM 2010 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Saint Michan’s Church, Halston Street, 4th October 2010 One of the great acquisitions of modern democratic constitutional States is that of the division of the legislative, executive and […]

MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF BLESSED CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Newman University Church, Dublin, 24th September 2010   We gather to give thanks to God for the Beatification last Sunday of Cardinal John Henry […]

Opening remarks and homily notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin —————-Saint Bernadette’s Church, Clogher Road, 23rd September 2010   Introduction   At the beginning of the school year I am delighted to greet all the components of the Catholic School’s system in the Archdiocese of Dublin as we call God’s blessing […]

Civil Society Leader’s Residential ConferenceBeyond Boom and Bust – What Next? “BREATHING SPACES” Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Dromantine, 21st -22nd September 2010 Firstly let me say that I am very happy to be here in Dromantine this evening and tomorrow.  This is an interesting […]

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 […]

Opening of the improved National Centre of Medical Genetics WORDS OF WELCOME TO MINSTER MARY HARNEY Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital; 17th September 2010 Minister Harney, you are welcome once again to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital. You […]

National Mental Health Care Conference 2010LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Conrad Hotel, 16th September 2010 I would like to join with Minister Moloney in congratulating the organizers of this Conference on the Future of Mental Health Care in Ireland.  The […]

OPENING MASS OF THE 2010 DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Lourdes, 8th September 2010 Once again, on the Feast of the Birthday of Our Lady, we gather at this holy place, at Mary’s Shrine in Lourdes.  […]

DEDICATION OF NEW ALTAR Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland—————-Saint Damian’s, Simmonscourt Road, 3rd September 2010   We come to dedicate this altar after the re-ordering of this Church of Saint Damian of the Poor Clare Colettines.   We gather as friends of this community […]

Speaking Notes JOHN HENRY NEWMAN – FAITH AND REASONThe Ireland of Newman – the Ireland of today Speaking notes forHis Grace Archbishop Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland—————-“Popoli“ meeting, Rimini, 24 August 2010   The forthcoming beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman is an opportunity for me as […]

PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF CONLETH MEEHANAND THE COMMISSIONING OF 10 PARISH PASTORAL WORKERS Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, 10th July 2010   Today is a day of celebration for the Archdiocese of Dublin as we gather for the ordination a new priest, Conleth Meehan, […]

Annual Pilgrimage to Knock ofSAINT JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETYHomily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland—————-Basilica of Our Lady of Knock, 26th June 2010 The Church in Ireland has to face many challenges, yet the Church in Ireland has in its history, distant and recent, addressed […]

“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   […]

Pentecost 2010 FESTIVAL OF PEOPLES Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ——— Pro-Cathedral, 22nd May 2010 The Preface of the Mass of Pentecost sums up the meaning of our celebration today as a “Festival of Peoples”, the celebration of the diversity of […]

THE FUTURE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN IRELANDSpeaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Ely Place, 10th May 2010           What do I say about the future of the Catholic Church in Ireland?   The sociological data send us mixed signals.  Public opinion varies from those […]

Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———-Newman House, 6th May 2010 Trocaire constitutes a major contribution of the Catholic Church in Ireland not just to development projects but to the consciousness of Irish people and Irish public opinion around the question of international solidarity.  From […]

WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAYReflection at Ceremony of the Irish Congress of Trades Unions Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Dublin Castle, 28TH April 2010 People are at the heart of a modern economy. A knowledge-based economy is driven, above all, by the creativity and capacity […]

SOLEMN MASS TO COMMEND TO GOD’S MERCYTHE 96 VICTIMS OF THE SMOLENSK AIR CRASH Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Saint Audeon’s, High Street, 16th April 2010   We come together to grieve.  We come together to grieve on the occasion of a sad and […]

EASTER VIGIL 2010 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Pro-Cathedral, 3rd April 2010 We have heard the familiar yet striking readings from the Old Testament which recount the wonders which God had worked for his people from the beginning, from the […]

WAY OF THE CROSSthrough Phoenix Park Dublin Elements for reflections of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Good Friday, 2nd April 2010 Words of Welcome           We come on Good Friday afternoon to commemorate the Passion and Death of Jesus.   We come to walk the […]

Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Holy Thursday, Pro-Cathedral, 1st April 2010        This is a unique moment in the life of the diocese.  It is a unique and important gathering from every corner of the Archdiocese of Dublin on Holy Thursday here […]

PALM SUNDAY 2010 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Pro-Cathedral, 28th March 2010 After first Gospel reading We will hear two Gospel readings at this Mass.  We have just heard the account of Jesus’ Solemn Entry into Jerusalem. Later we will hear […]

FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE LENT 2010 Homily notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Pro-Cathedral, 20th March 2010   We are moving forward on our Lenten journey.  Once again on this Sunday the theme of the readings is about mercy.  It is about the mercy of God […]

Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———- Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth, 13th March 2010 The Gospel reading we have just heard is about the sense of discernment which must mark the life of Christians.  The Gospel tells us about the newness which […]

Homily notes and Message ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, 24th December 2008 It would be foolish for me to say that this is for me the happiest Christmas that I have experienced in my life or to say that this is the happiest Christmas for many […]

RITE OF ELECTION 2010 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Pro-Cathedral, 21st February 2010 Introduction          This afternoon the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin rejoices as it embraces this group of 41 men and women who have turned for Baptism and 3 […]

ASH WEDNESDAY 2010 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-University College Dublin, February 2009 The Gospel we have just heard talks about “Doing good deeds in secret”.  I am not sure that this would be proposed today as a management or public relations strategy.  Good news […]

Fiftieth Anniversary of Viatores Christi FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 2010 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Phibsboro, 7thFebruary 2010         The Christian vocation is not something that we design for ourselves.  Vocation is a calling that we answer.  This applies to […]

World Day of the Sick 2010 THE CHURCH IN THE SERVICE OF LOVE FOR THE SUFFERING Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, 7th February 2010        We celebrate once again the World Day of the Sick.  We […]

National Library of Ireland SocietyJOHN O’MEARA LECTURE 2010 If Newman were around today – reflections on higher education in the 21st Century Speaking notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- National Library, 3rd February 2010           There are many things I would like to speak about […]

DAY OF PRAYER FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2010 Homily NotesArchbishop Diarmuid Martin Terenure College, 2nd February 2010 Ecclesia semper reformanda est.   The Church is constantly called to renewal.   This was one of the classical calls at the time of the reformers, which was taken up again in its own way at […]

Third Sunday of the Year 2010ORDINATION TO THE DEACONATE OF STEPHEN DEIGHAN Words of introduction and homily notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, 24th January 2010   Introduction I am delighted to be here in this Church of the Holy Cross […]

CHRISTMAS 2009 – MIDNIGHT MASS Homily notes and Message ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, 24th December 2009   It would be foolish for me to say that this is for me the happiest Christmas that I have experienced in my life or to say that this […]

Lourdes Reunion 2009 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2009 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Saint Andrew’s Church, Westland Row, 6th December 2006 The Gospel this afternoon, the Second Sunday of Advent, once again focuses on the coming of the Lord and […]

  Comments of ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN on the occasion of the publication of the Commission of Investigation in the sexual abuse of children by priests in the Archdiocese of Dublin 26th November 2009 It is difficult to find words to describe how I feel today.  As Archbishop of a Diocese […]

FEAST OF SAINT LAURENCE O’TOOLE 2009 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, 14th November 2009 We celebrate the Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole, Principal Patron of the Archdiocese of Dublin, who was Archbishop from 1162 until 1180. Laurence was Archbishop in difficult times, politically […]

Feast of All Saints 2009OPENING OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY ROSARY, BALLYCRAGH Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Ballycragh, 1st November 2009 There is something very significant in celebrating the Dedication of a new church building on the Feast of All Saints.  At a […]

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 […]

MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE CANONIZATION OF SAINT JEANNE JUGAN Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Mount Merrion, 25th October 2009 The life story of Jeanne Jugan is at the same time an ordinary story and an extraordinary one.   That story blossomed and gave birth […]

FEAST OF JESUS, THE DIVINE MASTER Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Divine Master centre, Dublin, 24th October 2009 I am particularly happy to be here with you this afternoon to celebrate with the Sisters and with the friends of the community the Feast of […]

Irish Kidney AssociationSERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Corpus Christi Church, Drumcondra, 10th October 2009 This is a unique gathering.  It is a gathering in which people from so many backgrounds come with hidden thoughts, thoughts about loved ones who […]

PARISH AND EVANGELIZATION Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, 29th September 2009  I am pleased to be with this evening as you celebrate as a Parish Community the anniversary the dedication in September 1841 of this Church of the Assumption.   […]