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CELEBRATION OF 800 YEARS OF POOR CLARE LIFE   Homily Notes of   Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin       ——————–   Saint Damian’s, Simmonscourt Road, 2012           Earlier this week those of us who entered the seminary in Clonliffe College fifty […]

 Global Index of Religion and Atheism Comments of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin    The findings regarding Ireland of the Global Index of Religion and Atheism, while they still require closer critical reading, remind believers of the challenges facing people of faith in a changing Ireland.    The Catholic Church, on its part, cannot simply […]

The address from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the MacGill Summer School in Glenties Co. Donegal 24th July 2012.

Fifteenth Sunday of the Year Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   ——————– St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 15th July 2012   Jesus sends out the twelve.  Generally in the Gospel we find the disciples gathered around Jesus.  He is the centre of their attention.  The role […]

ABbATIAL BLESSING OF DOM MICHAEL RYAN OCSO Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin      ——————– Bolton Abbey, Moone, 11th July 2012   We are gathered for an important and happy moment in the life of this Cistercian Community of the Strict Observance here in Bolton Abbey […]

Homily from Archbishop Martin at Mass to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Church of Saints Mary and Patrick, Avoca (Saturday July 7th)

Homily for the “Statio Orbis” of the International Eucharistic Congress Marc Cardinal Ouellet Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops Papal legate to the international eucharistic congress   June 17, 2012 Dublin, Ireland   Dear brothers and sisters, The fiftieth occurrence of the International Eucharistic Congress is now coming to a […]

    50th International Eucharistic Congress   THE CHURCH IN THE MODERN WORLD   Speaking Notes of   Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin   ——————-       RDS, Dublin, 11th June 2012   Those of us who studied theology, at least here in Ireland, at 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) […]

  50th International Eucharistic Congress OPENING WORDS AT THEOLOGICAL SEMINAR Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ——————- Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth, 6th June 2012   As President of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress I am very pleased to welcome you all to this Theological Seminar which […]

50th International Eucharistic Congress Mass and anointing of the sick in nursing homes and places of care Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   ——————-   Saint Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park, 5th June 2012             As we prepare for the Eucharistic Congress I felt that […]

  ORDINATION OF PERMANENT DEACONS   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 4th June 2012   This is an historic day in the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin.  This evening we ordain eight men to the order of deacons […]

Priestly ordination of Paul Ludden     Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin        Saint Sylvester’s Malahide, 2nd June 2012     One of the most significant moments in the life of a bishop is when he is called to ordain a priest.   A vital responsibility in a bishop’s ministry is that of […]

  Archbishop Martins address at opening of 1932 Congress Exhibition       Those who work with me know that there is one place in our diocesan system where they do not like me to visit and that is the archives.  They know that if I go to the Archives […]

Maynooth Diaconate PENTECOST 2012 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ————-   Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth, 27th May 2012      The ordination of these deacons, as they progress on their way towards priestly ordination, is a very significant day in the life of this Seminary.  […]

FESTIVAL OF PEOPLES 2012   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin ———- Pro-Cathedral, 26th May 2012   Introduction On this Vigil of the Feast of Pentecost we come together to celebrate the gifts of the Spirit and especially that special gift through which the Spirit guided […]

COMMEMORATIVE MASS FOR THE DUBLIN AND MONAGHAN BOMBINGS   Homily Notes of   Archbishop Diarmuid Martin   Pro-Cathedral, 17th May 2012       It is often said that time heals.  Certain pain, however, remains forever.  Even the regular challenge of day-to-day life over thirty eight years does not heal […]

Will take place on Sunday May 6th at 11.00am Mass at Gardiner Street Church.

 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin  Easter Vigil, St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 7th April 2012 The resurrection of Jesus which we celebrate on this holy night brings to humankind and all creation an explosion of freedom, of light and of life. The readings we heard from […]

WAY OF THE CROSS 2012 through Phoenix Park Dublin  Elements for reflections of  Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Good Friday, 6th April 2012   FIRST STATION   On Holy Thursday evening Jesus disciples have gathered, as he had asked them, to celebrate the Passover according to the Jewish tradition.  Everything is prepared according […]

Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ———— Chrism Mass, St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Dublin, 5th April 2012 “Communion with Christ and with One Another”:  that is the theme of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which the Archdiocese of Dublin will host from 10th to 17th June of […]

 Homily notes of Most Rev. Eamonn Walsh Titular Bishop of Elmham and Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin Mass of the Lord’s Supper, St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 5th April 2012   What is so special about this ‘night’ – Holy Thursday, the celebration of the Lord’s Supper? It is the night that […]

    CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2012   Speaking Notes of   Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland   —————-   Radisson Dublin Airport Hotel, 23rd March 2012   Any reflection today on the school system in Ireland and on the place […]

MASS TO REMEMBER THE 28 VICTIMS OF THE RECENT   TRAGIC COACH ACCIDENT     Homily Notes of   Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland   —————-   Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, 22nd March 2012       We all know from […]

Crosscare Conference   ACTION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 2012   Speaking Notes of   Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland   —————-   All Hallows College, Dublin, 28th February 2012           A Uachtarain:   First of all let me say that you […]

 Please find below the homily from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at this afternoon’s (Sunday 26th) Rite of Christian Initiation ceremony which took place in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin. Forty six people, from Ireland and around the world, seeking to become part of the Catholic Church  took part in the  liturgy. […]

    Mater Dei Spring Lecture Series 2012   REFORM OF THE CHURCH IN IRELAND:   FACING THE FUTURE WITH HOPE   Speaking Notes of   Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland   ——————   Mater Dei Institute, 23rd February 2012   Clonliffe Road […]

ASH WEDNESDAY 2012Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland —————— University College Dublin, 22nd February 2012 The liturgical Rite of Ash Wednesday gives two formulae for the imposition of Ashes.  One is the classical formula: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you […]

Homily notes of Archbishop Martin from the World Day of the Sick Mass.

DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2012 Homily Notes of Archbishop Martin at the Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Bluebell, 2nd February 2012   One of the themes that run through this evening’s readings on the Feast of the Purification is that of expectation.  Ezekielspeaks of “the Lord who is coming” and of the appearance […]

Homily from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at an Ecumenical Service at St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Dalkey, Co. Dublin on Thursday 19th January. The service is one of the events taking place to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which was launched on Wednesday night last by both Archbishop Martin and the Church of Ireland Archbishop, Michael Jackson.

The Homily for World Day of Peace,January 1st 2012, from Archbishop Martin at Mass in St. Mary's Church, Haddington Road.

Christmas Midnight Mass Homily from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at St. Mary's Pro Cathedral in Dublin.

11/12/2011 Homily notes of Archbishop Martin from the re-opening of the Church of Saint Mary Haddington Road on Sunday 11th December.

REFLECTIONS ON THE RECENT MEETINGS ON PASTORAL PLANNING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBLIN Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland   In the months of November and December we held meetings in each of the five pastoral areas of the Archdiocese of Dublin […]

03/12/2011 The Homily from Archbishop Martin at the Annual Accord Advent Mass which was held in All Hallows College, Drumcondra on Saturday 3rd December.

02/12/2011 Remarks of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin from the Crumlin Hospital Foundation Day on Friday 2nd December.

20/11/2011 Homily notes on the Feast of Christ the King at St.Peter's Church in Little Bray, to celebrate the dedication of new altar and the restored Church Saint Peter.

12/11/2011 The Homily from Archbishop Martin at Mass on Saturday November 12th in St. Mary's Pro Cathedral to remember deceased priests of the Archdiocese

01/10/2011 Homily at Autumn Liturgy Seminar, Clonliffe College

23/10/2011 Homily from Archbishop Martin at St. Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street