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March 13, 2009
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13/3/09 Together for Good Pastoral Letter

The four Church Leaders together with the Irish Council of Churches and Evangelical Alliance, asked churches this weekend to offer special prayers for “our land and our people” and encouraged people to wear a purple ribbon as sign of commitment to working together for good. Aware that people want to […]
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March 3, 2009
March 3, 2009
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03/03/2009 Christian Values and Irish Membership of the EU

CHRISTIAN VALUES AND IRISH MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUThe personal view of an Archbishop Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Institute of International and European Affairs, 3rd March 2009  I should tell you about two aspects of my life style that are not reflected in my CV.  […]
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February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
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25/02/2009 Ash Wednesday

  Pres Release Ash Wednesday 25th February, Immediate  The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Diarmuid Martin has said the current concern over unacceptable behaviour in the financial world, is an example of how individual, personal behaviour which is fundamentally immoral, can lead to a seriously destructive effect on the fabric of […]
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February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
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25/02/2009 Ash Wednesday,UCD

ASH WEDNESDAY 2009 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-University College Dublin, 25th February 2009 IntroductionThis morning we begin the season of Lent with the ancient celebration of the imposition of Ashes. Ashes have a varied symbolism.  They symbolise death, they symbolise repentance, they symbolise a […]
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February 24, 2009
February 24, 2009
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24/02/2009 Statement on Safeguarding Children Report

  Press Release 24th February 2009 Immediate STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTINon the occasion of the Publication of the First Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland Archbishop Diarmuid Martin welcomes the publication today of the first Annual Report of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in […]
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February 17, 2009
February 17, 2009
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17/02/09 Trinity College Historical Society

Trinity College Historical SocietyEVENT IN HONOUR OF ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———-Trinity College, Dublin, 17th February 2009          “That thanks are due to the Auditor for his Address”.   Thanks are indeed due to the Auditor, for his address and […]
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February 8, 2009
February 8, 2009
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8/2/2009 World Day of the Sick Homily

Fifth Sunday of the YearWORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2009 Homily notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland———————-Our Lady, Help of Christian, Navan Road, 8th February 2009 The Gospel reading we have heard is a very interesting one.  If we look closely at it we can see […]
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February 6, 2009
February 6, 2009
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06/02/2009 World Day of the Sick

  Press Release February 6th Immediate  World Day of the Sick: Suicide – A Community Responds A dramatic theatre representation of stories of suicide will form a central role in events to mark World Day of the Sick in the Archdiocese of Dublin this weekend.  World Day of the Sick is celebrated […]
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February 6, 2009
February 6, 2009
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06/02/2009 OLCH to perform for Pope Benedict

  Dublin Diocese Choral Society to perform for Pope Benedict Press Release February 6th Immediate The Choral Society of the Archdiocese of Dublin is traveling to Rome this weekend to perform for Pope Benedict as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Vatican City State. 160 people from […]
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February 3, 2009
February 3, 2009
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02/02/2009 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

DAY OF PRAYER FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2009 Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Saint Theresa’s Church, Clarendon Street, 2nd February 2009 Just some days ago, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the announcement by Pope John XXIII of his intention to call an Ecumenical […]
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January 30, 2009
January 30, 2009
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30/1/2009 Hundreds booked for Liturgy Workshops

  There is more than G.A.A. going on around Croke Park tomorrow! (Saturday) Earlier in the day over five hundred people will gather at Clonliffe College for a series of workshops on Music and Liturgy on topics such as Praying with Icons, Showing Solidarity with the Displaced and the Gospel […]
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January 26, 2009
January 26, 2009
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26/01/2009 Catholic Schools Week

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2009 Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Emmaus Conference Centre, 26th January 2009  Before you can even pose the question “What is a Catholic school”, much less answer it, you have to ask the question: “What is education about?”   An Italian […]
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January 22, 2009
January 22, 2009
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22/1/09 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

  The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity  Dublin Council of Churches Inaugural Service Homily Notes of Rev Fr Kieran McDermott CPP (Dundrum)  Christ Church (Presbyterian) Rathgar – 18th January 2009 “In his hands we are one” –  Ezekiel 37:17 Introduction Just as we gather in this beautiful Church dedicated to […]
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January 15, 2009
January 15, 2009
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15/1/09 Church Teaching on Mutuality of the Sexes

In a recent television interview, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin was quizzed about the significance of certain phrases taken, often in isolation, from documents of the Church on homosexuality. In response the first question of the interview Archbishop Martin clearly and without hesitation replied that he fully accepted the teaching of the […]
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January 9, 2009
January 9, 2009
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9/1/09 “Beyond Optimism Hope”

Presentation and Dialogue on the Book of Mgr Luigi GiussaniBEYOND OPTIMISM Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-National College of Ireland, Dublin, 9th January 2009 Being a Bishop in these times can be very frustrating.  There are many challenges to face in the Church in Ireland […]
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January 7, 2009
January 7, 2009
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06/01/2009 Festival of Peoples

Feast of the Epiphany 2009FESTIVAL OF PEOPLES Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 6th January 2009 Most of us will have fond memories from our own homes – in so many parts of the world – of the figures of the three wise men […]
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January 2, 2009
January 2, 2009
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2/1/2009 New Year Events at the Pro

People from around the world who have made Dublin their home in recent years will be central to New Year celebrations in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral over the next week. For the first time, the Marionette puppet Theatre from Prague will present the “Christmas Story”  in the Pro Cathedral on […]
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January 1, 2009
January 1, 2009
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1/1/2009 World Day of Peace Homily

WORLD DAY OF PEACE 2009 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———- Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, 1st January 2009 The words that we heard in the first reading and in the psalm express the fundamental prayer that is in each one […]
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December 26, 2008
December 26, 2008
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26/12/08 Unwanted Gifts Appeal

If you are still wondering what to do with the jumper that didn’t fit; the fancy soaps that aren’t needed or the DVD that you got three copies of – staff at St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin can put your unwanted gifts to good use. For the fourth year […]
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December 24, 2008
December 24, 2008
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24/12/08 Homily and Christmas Message

CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS 2008 Homily notes and Message ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, Dublin 24th December 2008 “Do not be afraid… Today in the town of David a saviour has been born, he is Christ the Lord” The Feast of Christmas is about the birth of […]
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December 23, 2008
December 23, 2008
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23/12/08 Statement following the publication of the NSBCCC report into the Diocese of Cloyne

STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE PUBLICATION OF THE NSBCCC REPORT INTO THE DIOCESE OF CLOYNE Archbishop Diarmuid Martin notes that as a result of an investigation carried out by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church a situation has been reached in relation to a specific diocese in which […]
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December 11, 2008
December 11, 2008
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11/12/08 Launch of book on Cardinal Cullen

Book Presentation PAUL CARDINAL CULLEN – PORTRAIT A PRACTICAL NATIONALISTby Dr Ciaran O’Carroll Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 11th December 2008 Doctor Ciaran O’Carroll’s book contains a photograph of Cardinal Cullen, surrounded by a group of clergy, on the […]
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December 11, 2008
December 11, 2008
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11/12/08 Portrait of Ireland’s First Cardinal

Press Release December 11, 2008 Embargo 6pm Portrait of Ireland’s First Cardinal published by Dublin Priest A priest of the Dublin Diocese has just published a book on Ireland’s first Cardinal, Paul Cardinal Cullen. This study of one of the country’s most influential church figures draws on primary sources, not […]
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December 9, 2008
December 9, 2008
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9/12/08 Our Lady’s Choral Society to perform in Vatican

Pope Benedict has invited a Dublin choir to be the first ever to performHandel’s Messiah in the Vatican.   Our Lady’s Choral society, a choir of the Archdiocese of Dublin, willperform for His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI as part of the 80th anniversaryof the founding of the Vatican City State […]
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December 9, 2008
December 9, 2008
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8/12/08 Archbishop’s comments on East Wall Murder

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has expressed his solidarity with the community of the East Wall district of Dublin following the tragic murder of Mr. Aidan O’ Kane, and extended his sympathy to the O ‘Kane family. While awaiting the full results of the Garda investigation, the Archbishop noted that “the possibility that […]
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December 4, 2008
December 4, 2008
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04/12/08 Homily-Travelling Towards Inclusion

Parish of the Travelling People TRAVELLING TOWARDS INCLUSION Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Pro-Cathedral, 4th December 2008  The Gospel reading we have just heard belongs to series of texts in which Jesus speaks about judgement and warns the early Christian againsfalse prophets.   Today […]
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December 4, 2008
December 4, 2008
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04/12/08 Travellers to Play a greater Role in Dublin Parish Life

  Press Release December 4th 2008 Travellers to play greater role in Dublin Parish life   The Parish of the Travelling People (PTP) in the Archdiocese of Dublin is today launching a range of initiatives to help Travellers play a greater role in the life of their local parish. It […]
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November 14, 2008
November 14, 2008
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14/11/08 Homily for Feast of St.Laurence O Toole

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY   Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole 2008ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 14th November 2008   Today we have the joy to celebrate the Feast of the Principal Patron of the Archdiocese of Dublin, Saint Laurence O‘Toole, […]
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November 7, 2008
November 7, 2008
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8/11/08 St. Vincent de Paul Society Homily

Saint Vincent de Paul Dublin Region Society DayTOUGHER TIMES – TENDER HEARTSHomily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———-Croke Park Conference Centre, 8th November 2008         We owe a debt of gratitude to Pope Benedict for choosing as the theme of his first Encyclical the love […]
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November 7, 2008
November 7, 2008
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7/11/08 Challenges and Opportunities for Ministry

Pastoral Theology Conference CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Milltown Institute, 7th November 2008 I am pleased to be here at the opening of this Conference on Pastoral Ministry which takes as its overarching theme the question asked by […]
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November 7, 2008
November 7, 2008
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7/11/08 Child Protection Update

It has been the practice of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin to put on the public record updates of statistics concerning allegations of child sexual abuse made against, or suspicions raised concerning, priests of the Archdiocese, or priests from Religious Congregations or other Dioceses who have worked in Dublin.   This current […]
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November 6, 2008
November 6, 2008
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05/11/08 Book Launch “The Vatican”

Presentation of the Book “The Vatican” by Michael Collins Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-5th November 2008   As many of you know, I worked in the service of the Holy See for many years.  My CV records some of the particular tasks I was assigned […]
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November 4, 2008
November 4, 2008
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4/11/08 The Changing role of Religious

SOCIAL MINISTRY – THE CHANGING ROLE OF RELIGIOUS Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland Association of Bursars of Religious of Ireland Conference2008 —————-Emmaus Conference Centre, 3rd November 2008 “Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter […]
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October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
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13/10/08 Teen Counselling Opens in Dun Laoire

Crosscare has today (Monday 13th) officially opened its full time teen counselling service in Dun Laoghaire, for teenagers and their families facing crisis.  Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin performed the official opening. (2.30pm) Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese. The new service was […]
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October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
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11/10/08 Right Of Place Homily

Homily notes for the Right of Place Remembrance MassBishop Éamonn Walsh, Auxiliary Bishop of DublinSt. Joseph’s Church, Wilton, Cork – Saturday, 11 October 2008 It is so important to learn from mistakes.  There is no point in running away or hiding in fear and shame.  All of us have to […]
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October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
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13/10/2008 Synod on the Word

Intervention from the Archbishop Martin at the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of Bishops in Rome, Monday October 13, 2008 The topic for the Synod is “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.” I speak on the relationship between The Word of God and Charity.    Numerous interventions […]
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October 2, 2008
October 2, 2008
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2/10/08 Day for Life 2008

The Catholic Church in Ireland will mark the ‘Day for Life’ 2008 this Sunday, 5 October, at Masses throughout the country with a Pastoral Letter addressing an important aspect of health care: mental health.  The Pastoral, jointly published by the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, has been […]
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September 30, 2008
September 30, 2008
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30/9/08 New School Year Homily

OPENING OF SCHOOL YEAR 2008—————-Church of the Holy Child, Larkhill, Whitehall, Santry,30th September 2008 We have gathered to thank God, to pray and reflect at the beginning of a new school year.  In particular I wish to express my thanks to the teachers present here for their dedication to Catholic […]
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September 8, 2008
September 8, 2008
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8/9/08 Homily at Opening of Lourdes Pilgrimage

OPENING OF THE 2008 DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDESHomily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-8th September 2008 “Let us celebrate with joyful hearts the birth of the Virgin Mary, of whom was born the son of justice, Christ our Lord”.         These are the words of […]
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September 8, 2008
September 8, 2008
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Archbishop’s Homily at Opening of Pilgrimage

“Let us celebrate with joyful hearts the birth of the Virgin Mary, of whom was born the son of justice, Christ our Lord”.         These are the words of the Official Liturgical Entrance Antiphon for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary which we celebrate today. Today […]
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September 7, 2008
September 7, 2008
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7/9/08 Largest Lourdes Pilgrimage Begins

The largest ever Pilgrimage from the Archdiocese of Dublin to Lourdes begins today, (Sunday). 2008 is the Jubilee year for Lourdes, the 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady to St. Bernadette in 1858. Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Shrine for three days, beginning on Friday. The first […]
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August 6, 2008
August 6, 2008
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07/08/08 Tsunami Fundraiser Update

PRESS RELEASE THURSDAY 7TH AUGUST 2008   Four million euro for Tsunami Victims spent Close to one million people, most of them schoolchildren have benefited from money raised in the Archdiocese of Dublin in the wake of the Tsunami disaster. Four million euro was raised in the Diocese in response […]
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July 18, 2008
July 18, 2008
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17/7/08 CYC PIlgrim reads at WYD Vigil Mass with Pope

Dublin student, Aisling O’Rourke will read at this Saturday’s Prayer Vigil Mass in Sydney with Pope Benedict XVI. The Mass is the culmination of World Youth Day in Australia and up to half a million people are expected to attend the event at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. World Youth Day […]
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July 10, 2008
July 10, 2008
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5/7/08 Triple Ordination for Diocese

The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Diarmuid Martin this morning (Saturday July 5th) ordained three men to the priesthood in Dublin. They are the first to be ordained in the Diocese in two years and join over 600 other priests in the service of the Catholic people of Dublin.The ordinations are […]
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July 5, 2008
July 5, 2008
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5/7/08 Ordinations Homily

PRIESTHOOD ORDINATIONS 2008 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 5th July 2008           Let us go back a little in the Gospel of Saint John and see the context in which Jesus is speaking.  In the lines immediately just before our reading, […]
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June 27, 2008
June 27, 2008
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27/06/2008 Governance Challange for Future Primary School Needs, Kilmainham

GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE FOR FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL NEEDS Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, 27th June 2008 Speaking Notes ofArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland One of the first things that struck me when I became Archbishop of Dublin was just […]
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June 5, 2008
June 5, 2008
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05/06/08 Launch of ICJSA Document

VIOLENCE IN IRISH SOCIETY: TOWARDS AN ECOLOGY OF PEACELaunch of ICJSA Document Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Catholic Youth Care, Dublin, 5th June 2008         Many – myself included – have over the past years expressed our horror on the occasion of one or […]
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May 24, 2008
May 24, 2008
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24/5/08 Archbishop’s Homily at Lourdes

  INTERNATIONAL MILITARY PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2008 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-24th May 2008         We are gathered in a privileged place at a privileged moment.  We gather at an evidently holy place.  We gather on the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the […]
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May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008
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19/05/08 New Episcopal Vicar for Evanglization appointed.

PRESS RELEASE MONDAY 19TH MAY 2008 New Episcopal Vicar for Evangelization appointed. A new Episcopal Vicar for Evangelization has been appointed in the Archdiocese of Dublin, the firstappointment of its kind in the history of the Diocese.The new Episcopal vicar is the Very Rev Fr. Ciaran O’ Carroll. He will head […]
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April 27, 2008
April 27, 2008
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27/4/08 Assembly of Parish Councils

GATHERING OF PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILS Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Saint Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, 27th April 2008   “Over the past few weeks, in this liturgical season of Easter, we have been progressively listening to readings from the Acts of the Apostles.  […]
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April 25, 2008
April 25, 2008
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25/04/08 Diocesan Gathering of Parish Councils

PRESS RELEASE FRIDAY APRIL 25TH Diocesan Gathering of Parish Councils Over 1,200 members of parish pastoral councils are due to attend a Diocesan gathering and celebration of the Eucharist in Kilmacud, Dublin this Sunday (April 27th). The event, one of the largest of its kind in the Diocese in recent […]
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April 16, 2008
April 16, 2008
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13/04/08 Launch of the Year of Vocation

LAUNCH OF THE YEAR OF VOCATION Speaking notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 13th April 2008         City people like myself have very little understanding of sheep and shepherding.   Our experience has probably been limited to turning a corner on a country road and suddenly […]
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April 10, 2008
April 10, 2008
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10/04/2008 NUI Annual Public Lecture, Maynooth

NUI Convocation Centenary Annual Public Lecture THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN THE NEW IRELAND Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 8.00pm, 10th April 2008         For many years I lived in Rome in a German institution where life ran according to […]
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April 3, 2008
April 3, 2008
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03/04/08 Irish School of Ecumenics Book Launch

LAUNCH OF THE BOOK:THE IRISH SCHOOL OF ECUMENICS 1970-2007 Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Milltown Park, 3rd April 2008 The first thing that struck me in reading about the origins of the Irish School of Ecumenics was when it was founded.  We are […]
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March 22, 2008
March 22, 2008
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22/03/08 Easter Vigil Homily

Embargo 10pm Saturday March 22nd EASTER VIGIL 2008 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, 22rd March 2008 We celebrate this Holy Easter Night united with Christians gathered all round the world.  We celebrate with those who gather in large Cathedrals and Shrines; we celebrate […]
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March 21, 2008
March 21, 2008
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21/03/08 Way of the Cross Reflections

WAY OF THE CROSS 2008 through Phoenix Park Dublin Elements for reflections ofMost Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Good Friday, 21ST March 2008 INTRODUCTION           We set out on the Way of the Cross in this public place.  We raise the Cross high for all […]
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March 20, 2008
March 20, 2008
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20/03/08 Chrism Mass 2008

CHRISM MASS 2008 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland————- Holy Thursday, Pro-Cathedral, 20th March 2008          This Mass at which the Chrism is consecrated and the oils of the sick and of Catechumens are blessed has become a special day in the life of […]
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March 3, 2008
March 3, 2008
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03/03/08 Remembrance Service, Drimnagh

    SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE FOR MARIUS SZWAJKOS AND PAVEL KALITE Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Mourne Road,  Drimagh   Homily  3rd. March  2008. Fr. Martin Cosgrave PP It is an event of great sorrow and sadness that gathers us all together here this evening.  While this is a […]
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February 29, 2008
February 29, 2008
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29/02/08 Climate Change Talks in Pro Cathedral

Dr. Dominic Walubengo director of Forest Action Network Kenya will address the congregation at St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Dublin, at the 10 and 11am masses on Sunday 2nd March. The talk is part of the ongoing Lenten Campaign in the Dublin Diocese to address and raise awareness of Climate Change, […]
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February 29, 2008
February 29, 2008
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29/02/08 DAP says drugs education should start with arrest

Crosscare’s Drug and Alcohol Programme has said many people seeking counseling and drug education from its services are merely trying to avoid conviction.   The claims were made a press conference this morning (Friday 29th/Dublin/details below) to launch research conducted by DAP into the effectiveness of court appointed drug education DAP […]
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February 28, 2008
February 28, 2008
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28/02/2008 NAPD Conference Talk

National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD)EMBRACING PLURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN POST-PRIMARY EDUCATIONSpeaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland——–Second National Symposium, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Thursday 28 February 2008 I was very much struck by an initiative taken by Pope Benedict XVI in these past […]
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February 20, 2008
February 20, 2008
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20/02/08 Launch of YCW research: WHAT’S THE STORY?

LAUNCH OF YCW RESEARCH: “WHAT’S THE STORY” Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Liberty Hall, 20th February 2008 In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees in 2005, Pope John Paul II spoke of the need for a dialogue between people of […]
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February 19, 2008
February 19, 2008
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18/02/08 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

DAY OF PRAYER FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2008  Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Mount Argus, 18th February 2008 Calendar details and the early date of Easter this year, mean that we areholding our day of prayer for consecrated a little later than the Feast […]
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February 18, 2008
February 18, 2008
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10/02/08 World Day of Sick

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2008 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———Kimmage Manor Church, 10th February 2008 This is an unusual gathering.  Someone coming from outside might be tempted to look on this as a sad event, an event in which we encounter the […]
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February 18, 2008
February 18, 2008
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18/02/08 ICJSA Conference Croke Park

Who is my neighbour ?A conference on the encyclical letter of Pope Benedict XVI —Deus Caritas Est Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———-Croke Park Conference Centre, 18th February 2008 Deus Caritas Est is without doubt a remarkable document, yet it has not been […]
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February 11, 2008
February 11, 2008
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11/02/08 Statement on High Court Proceedings

Press Release 11/2/08 STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN I welcome the outcome of this morning’s court hearing and the decision by Cardinal Connell to withdraw the proceedings initiated some days ago. Cardinal Connell is in a nursing home, still recovering from the effects of a fall, and I have naturally […]
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February 1, 2008
February 1, 2008
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31/01/08 Statement on High Court Proceedings

  Press Release 31st January 2008 Statement on High Court Proceedings Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has learned of the proceedings initiated this morning at the High Court on behalf of Cardinal Desmond Connell, by the legal team which has from the outset represented the Cardinal in all his dealings with the […]
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January 24, 2008
January 24, 2008
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24/01/08 Dublin Priest appointed Prelate of Honour

Pope Benedict XVI today appointed Monsignor Paul Tighe as Prelate of Honour. He now receives the honorific title Right Reverend Monsignor. Last November Monsignor Tighe, who was Director of Public Affairs for the Dublin Diocese for three years, was given a senior position in the Vatican Curia when he was […]
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January 23, 2008
January 23, 2008
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23/01/08 Parish pilots new enrolement policy

In an attempt to address the specific school accommodation problems which have arisen in the parish of Porterstown /Clonsilla, the Archdiocese of Dublin and the respective Boards of Management have taken the initiative of adjusting the enrolment policy for the two parish schools for the coming school year. There has […]
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January 18, 2008
January 18, 2008
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18/01/08 Catholic Church to join Dublin Council of Churches

The Catholic Church is to become a full member of the Dublin Council of Churches, which gathers the Christian Churches present in Dublin.  This follows a recent consultation with all the Patrons of the Council.  The announcement will be made by the Chairman of the Council, Rev. Godfrey O’Donnell of […]
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January 15, 2008
January 15, 2008
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14/01/08 Milltown Institute Jubliee Mass

 MILLTOWN INSTITUTE JUBILEE MASS Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Milltown Institute 14th January 2008           As you can imagine, I arrived last year at the ad limina visit of the Irish Bishops to Pope Benedict XVI well prepared.  I had come armed with […]
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January 15, 2008
January 15, 2008
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14/01/08 Opening of new Unit at Crumlin Hospital

Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, CrumlinOPENING OF HAEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY DAY UNIT Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- OLCHC, 14th January 2008           Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, was the dream of one of my predecessors, Archbishop Edward Byrne who was Archbishop of Dublin from […]
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January 14, 2008
January 14, 2008
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14/01/08 Dublin Priest appointed Monsignor

Pope Benedict XVI has nominated a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin working in the service of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in the Vatican, Father John Kennedy, a Chaplain of Honour to the Pope, with the title Monsignor.         Monsignor Kennedy is a native of Clontarf, […]
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January 6, 2008
January 6, 2008
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06/01/08 Festival of Peoples Homily

EPIPHANY FESTIVAL OF PEOPLES 2008 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 6th January 2008             For the third year in succession, we come together in this Cathedral Church to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany as a Festival of Peoples.  I greet representative […]
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January 5, 2008
January 5, 2008
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05/01/08 Dominican Ordinations

ORDINATION TO THE DEACONATE Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Saint Saviour’s Dominican Church, Dominick Street , 5th January 2008           I am very pleased to be back here this afternoon with the Dominican Community in Dominick Street on another joyous occasion, the ordination of […]
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December 31, 2007
December 31, 2007
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01/01/2008 World Day of Peace Homily

HOMILY: World Day of Peace – 1st January 2008St. Teresa’s Church, Clarendon St. Dublin Fr. Dermot A. Lane Looking back over the year 2007, one is struck immediately by the extraordinary success of the Peace Process in the North of Ireland.  We must all be grateful to the many people […]
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December 24, 2007
December 24, 2007
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24/12/07 Christmas Homilies

Please find below two Christmas Homilies from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin. The first is for Christmas Midnight Mass which Archbishop Martin will celebrate in Dublin’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin at 10pm this evening (24th). Tomorrow morning(25th) Archbishop Martin will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at 9.30am with the prisoners and staff of Mountjoy […]
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December 22, 2007
December 22, 2007
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22/12/07 Archbishop pays tribute to outgoing Nuncio

The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has expressed his good wishes to the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe Lazzarotto on the announcement of his transfer from Dublin to become Apostolic Nuncio in Australia. “Archbishop Lazzarotto acquired a great knowledge of the Irish Church and of the cultural and political situation […]
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December 21, 2007
December 21, 2007
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21/12/07Archbishop’s Christmas Diary

December 24th 10.00 p.m.     Christmas Midnight MassPrincipal Celebrant Archbishop Diarmuid Martin  with the Priests of the Pro-Cathedral.The Palestrina Choir with Orchestra of St. Cecilia.  Missa Sancti Nicolai – Haydn.Organ Voluntary – Toccata in F (Symphony No. 5) – C. M. Widor.  Director Blánaid Murphy. Organist Professor Gerard Gillen. Soloists: […]
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December 13, 2007
December 13, 2007
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13/12/07 New School Model Welcomed

Archbishop Welcomes New Model of School Provision    The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Diarmuid Martin, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin, that patronage of the national school system is to be extended to include a new model of community school. It has always been the view of […]
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December 6, 2007
December 6, 2007
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6/12/07 Icon Christmas Tree Celebration

ICON CHRISTMAS TREE CELEBRATIONThe Community Network for Dublin’s North Inner City Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland—————Buckingham Street 2007         I am grateful to the Community Network for Dublin’s North-East Inner City for inviting me to speak this evening at the lighting of this […]
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November 30, 2007
November 30, 2007
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30/11/07 Cedar Awards

This Saturday evening Churches in the Dublin Diocese will take part in a unique award ceremony, marking their effort to adapt their space to enable people with a disability to fully participate in liturgy, ministry and social activities of the parish community.    The Cedar Award Liturgical celebration takes place in […]
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November 30, 2007
November 30, 2007
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30/11/07 Advent Service

‘Wait for the Lord’ is the theme of The Diocesan Advent Service which will take place in the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin tomorrow,  Saturday 1 December at 4.00 p.m.   The service of music and reflection will focus on the idea of Advent as a time of preparation for the celebration […]
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November 30, 2007
November 30, 2007
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30/11/07 Dublin Priest appointed to Vatican

Monsignor Paul Tighe with Archbishop Martin at the announcement of his appointment The Holy See has announced today the appointment, by Pope Benedict XVI, of a Dublin priest to a senior position in the Roman Curia. Monsignor Paul Tighe, currently Director of the Office for Public Affairs in the Archdiocese of […]
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November 15, 2007
November 15, 2007
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15/11/07 Bishops Drug & Alcohol Initiative

Bishops’ Drug and Alcohol InitiativeDVD LAUNCH: “FIND THE BALANCE, DARE TO DREAM” Speaking notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Tallaght Community School, 15th  November 2007             I think that it is finally dawning on Irish society that we have an alcohol problem.  Yes, we always knew […]
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November 10, 2007
November 10, 2007
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10/11/07 Mass for Deceased Priests

ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DECEASED PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland—————Pro-Cathedral, Dublin – 10th November 2007   We have come to remember the life and mission of sixteen priests who had ministered in the Archdiocese of Dublin and who died […]
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November 5, 2007
November 5, 2007
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04/11/07 Citizenship Service

CITIZENSHIP SERVICE 2007 Homily notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Christchurch Cathedral, 4th November 2007             “The grace of God has appeared”.  There are so many signs of the fruits of the grace of God in our city and for these we have come here today to give […]
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October 24, 2007
October 24, 2007
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24/10/07 Crosscare Review Launch

I am pleased to be here today at the launch of the Annual Review of Crosscare and at the launch of this community care centre here in Blanchardstown.  I thank the Capuchin Fathers for placing the premises at the disposal of Crosscare.  This is yet another example of the commitment […]
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October 18, 2007
October 18, 2007
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18/10/07 Pope may visit Northern Ireland

PRESS RELEASE: October 18th Embargo 11pm.Pope may visit Northern Ireland – Archbishop Martin The Archbishop of Dublin Dr. Diarmuid Martin has said the announcement that Archbishop Sean Brady is to be made a Cardinal, is a sign that Pope Benedict may be interested in a visit to Northern Ireland.Dr. Martin […]
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October 18, 2007
October 18, 2007
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18/10/07 New Ireland, New Church

Inaugural Irish Institute of New York LectureNEW IRELAND, NEW CHURCH EMBARGOED UNTIL 11.00pm Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Glucksman Irish House NYU, New York, 18th October 2007           Titles can mislead.  I was happy to be able to choose the title for this lecture […]
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October 18, 2007
October 18, 2007
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18/10/07 Popularum Progression UN Address

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF POPE PAUL VI’S ENCYCLICAL ON THE DEVELOPMENT PEOPLES  POPULORUM PROGRESSIO Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ——————– United Nations, New York, 17th October 2007  Pope Paul VI, Giovanni Battista Montini, was Pope for just over fifteen years, from June 1963 until […]
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October 17, 2007
October 17, 2007
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17/10/07 Archbishop welcomes announcement of new Cardinal

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin expressed his congratulations to Archbishop Sean Brady on the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will create him Cardinal at a Consistory on 24th November. Archbishop Martin said that Archbishop Brady was an exceptionally genuine human person, deeply marked by the Christian message. This personal authenticity, and his […]
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October 9, 2007
October 9, 2007
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06/09/07 Archbishop Martin defends role of Catholic Schools

Press Release Sepetember 6th 2007Archbishop Martin defends role of Catholic Schools   The Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has blamed poor planning for a lack of schools places in parts of and  west Dublin and has vigorously defended the record of Irish catholic schools and their teachers.   He was […]
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October 8, 2007
October 8, 2007
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05/10/07 Day for Life 2007

Press release 5/10/07Dublin Diocese marks “Day for Life”   In a message to priests of the Diocese to mark Day for Life 2007, the Archbishop of Dublin Dr. Diarmuid Martin, said only a coherent Pro Life stance supports a healthy society. Being Pro-Life he said was not just being anti […]
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October 8, 2007
October 8, 2007
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05/10/07 National Religious Education Congress

NATIONAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS “I arise today”   Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Saint Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin . It is always a great pleasure for me to come here to this Church of Saint Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, as it […]
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October 1, 2007
October 1, 2007
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1/10/07 Homily for Mass to mark new Law Term

MASS ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MICHAELMAS LAW TERM 2007 Homily notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Church of Saint Michan, 1st October 2007     The words of the Gospel which we have just heard are taken from the farewell discourses of Jesus.  They are words […]
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September 28, 2007
September 28, 2007
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25/09/07 Populorum Progressio forty years on

POPULORUM PROGRESSIO FORTY YEARS ON Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ——————–25th September 2007 We are here to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Populorum Progression.  It would be interesting to know how many of us are here because of Populorum Progressio in another sense, […]
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September 27, 2007
September 27, 2007
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26/09/07 Companion to the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church

COMPANION TO THE COMPENDIUM OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH Speaking notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Henrietta Street, Dublin, 26th September 2007           I remember as a young man the series of Catholic Social Study Congresses which were held annually in Dublin in the 1960’s, […]
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September 26, 2007
September 26, 2007
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26/09/07 Mass for the Opening of the School Year

MASS FOR THE OPENING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 2007-2008 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ——————–Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham,25th September 2007      I remember well the occasion on which I, as Archbishop of Dublin, celebrated this annual mass for the opening of […]
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September 14, 2007
September 14, 2007
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14/09/07 Pontifical Theological address, Krakow, Poland 14th September

FROM THE TREATIES OF ROME TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL- REFORM TREATY Speaking notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of IrelandVice-President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Commission (COMECE)—————-Pontifical Theological Academy, Krakow, 2007            The future of Europe requires that Europe has a strong sense of […]
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