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September 14, 2007
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14/09/07 New Bishop Welcomed

The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, welcomed the appointment of the new Bishop of Ossory, Father Seamus Freeman and has assured him of prayers for his new ministry.“I have known Father Freeman for many years. He is an exceptionally warm and kind man who I am sure will quickly […]
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September 13, 2007
September 13, 2007
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13/09/07 Crosscare- Caring for those most in Need

Press Release Thursday, 13th September 2007 Crosscare appeal for funding for those most in need Crosscare, the social care agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin will hold its Annual Collection all masses this weekend (15th/16th) Crosscare has a track record of providing quality services to those most in need […]
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July 25, 2007
July 25, 2007
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6/04/07 The Way of the Cross Reflections

WAY OF THE CROSS through Phoenix Park, Dublin Elements for reflections ofMost Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Good Friday, 6th April 2007   Words of Welcome We come to commemorate the Passion and Death of Jesus.   We come to walk the path that Jesus […]
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July 18, 2007
July 18, 2007
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18/07/07 Crosscare Response to Roma Families on M50

PRESS RELEASE 2007-07-18 Crosscare Response to Roma Families on M50 On behalf of the Diocese, Crosscare has responded to a plea for assistance for the Roma families currently living on the Ballymun Roundabout in dreadful conditions.   Crosscare has arranged for a bus to collect the families each day from […]
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July 15, 2007
July 15, 2007
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15/07/07 Archbishop calls for summit to address violence

Press Release Sunday July 15th     In the wake of the extraordinary levels of violence experienced this weekend, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has called on the Government to convoke a summit of community leaders to forge a new national consensus to address the roots of this violence.   […]
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July 15, 2007
July 15, 2007
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15/07/07 Cemetery Mass Donabate

Fifteenth Sunday of the YearCEMETERY MASS Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Donabate, 15th July 2007   “Who is my neighbour?”  This is a question that has been asked right down the centuries, a question which has entered into common language; a phrase known well beyond […]
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July 11, 2007
July 11, 2007
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11/07/07 The Parish: A new mission field Australia July 11th

THE PARISH – A NEW MISSION FIELD Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland————-Melbourne, 11th July 2007    I suppose that it is normal for people to ask a Bishop the question “what is the Church like” in Ireland or in Dublin or wherever the […]
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July 11, 2007
July 11, 2007
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11/07/07 Australia plans WYD 08

The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Diarmuid Martin, has celebrated Mass with young Irish people in Sydney as part of advance preparations for World Youth Day 2008. An estimated 10,000 young Irish people are living and working in Australia.   World Youth Day will be held in Sydney this time next […]
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July 11, 2007
July 11, 2007
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9/07/07 The Christian in the Public Square: Australia July 9th

THE CHRISTIAN IN THE PUBLIC SQUARESome challenges from the Catholic Social Justice TraditionAustralia, July 9th 2007   Where are the principal points of contact and indeed the principal points of conflict between the Christian message and contemporary culture?  Where should the Christian be engaging within the complex public square of […]
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June 25, 2007
June 25, 2007
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25/06/07 Launch of the Book: “Travellers’ Last Rights”

LAUNCH OF THE BOOK TRAVELLERS’ LAST RIGHTS Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———– Dublin, 25th June 2007   The Parish of the Travelling People is one of the hidden treasures of the pastoral services provided by the Archdiocese of Dublin.  It is something of which […]
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June 11, 2007
June 11, 2007
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4/06/07 Homily given at the Mass of Saint Charles of Mt. Argus

MASS OF SAINT CHARLES OF MOUNT ARGUSHomily notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Basilica of Saint John and Saint Paul, Rome, 4th June 2007   Yesterday was a wonderful occasion for all of us, whether from the Netherlands where Father Charles was born or from Ireland where […]
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June 9, 2007
June 9, 2007
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8/06/07 Ecumenism in the New Millenium

ECUMENISM IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM:THE CHALLENGE OF INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Mater Dei Institute, 8th June 2007   I remember the ceremony which took place in the Basilica of Saint Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome at the beginning of the […]
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May 30, 2007
May 30, 2007
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30/05/07 Opening of the Paediatric Transitional Care Unit, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin

Speaking Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the Official Opening of a Paediatric Transitional Care Unit in Our Lady’s Childrens Hospital, Crumlin on Wednesday, 30th May ’07   I am very pleased to be with you today as we celebrate the official opening of the Transitional Care Unit.  This Unit represents […]
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May 28, 2007
May 28, 2007
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28/05/07 Launch of Teen Counselling Annual Report

Number of teenagers with mental health problems on increase; alcohol abuse also rising – Teen Counselling   Half of all teenagers who sought professional help from a Dublin counselling service last year were abusing alcohol. And the incidence of mental health problems among this age group is also on the […]
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May 23, 2007
May 23, 2007
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23/05/07 Greystones’ Parishoners in Solidarity with Children in Prison

The People of Greystones do Hard Labour for Children in Jail.   Hundreds of parishioners in Greystones will show their solidarity with children imprisoned in the Philippines by taking part in 24 hours of “hard labour” this weekend. The unique event is to raise funds for Fr. Shay Cullen’s PREDA […]
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May 4, 2007
May 4, 2007
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02/05/07 NUJ Statement

Joint Statement by Dr Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin and Sheikh Hussein Halawa, Imam of Dublin:   We, an Archbishop of the majority faith in Ireland and an Imam of the majority faith in Gaza, stand here united in seeking the safe return of Alan Johnston to his family, friends […]
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May 1, 2007
May 1, 2007
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01/05/07 Child Protection Update

Press Release issued by the Archdiocese of Dublin, to give an update of statistics in relation to child sexual abuse, on 1st May 2007. Since his appointment as Archbishop of Dublin three years ago, it has been the practice of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin to put on the public record regular […]
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April 26, 2007
April 26, 2007
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26/04/07 Vocations Sunday

The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will take place on Sunday 29th April. The new Director of Vocations in the Dublin Diocese has said he is encouraged by the number of men he has met who are still willing to take ‘the radical step’ to the priesthood.   Fr. […]
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April 7, 2007
April 7, 2007
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07/04/07 Easter Vigil Homily

EASTER VIGIL 2007 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, 7th April 2007   The Christian community gathers in every corner of the world on this night to recall the marvels with which God accompanied his people throughout the history of salvation, from the moment […]
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April 5, 2007
April 5, 2007
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05/04/07 Chrism Mass – Holy Thursday Homily

CHRISM MASS 2007 Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———–Holy Thursday, Pro-Cathedral, 5th April 2007   The Gospel we have heard is familiar to all of us.   In it we learn how Jesus, on his visit to the town in which he grew up, […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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John Carpenter (1770 – 1786)

Name: Carpenter, John IDENTITY STATEMENT Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB1 Title: Papers of Archbishop John Carpenter Dates: 1770-1786 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: Two letter books Digital Archive Collection: Linegar-Carpenter 1751-1779    CONTEXT John Carpenter was born in Chancery Lane, Dublin, in 1729.  He was the son of a merchant tailor but nothing else is known of […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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Thomas Troy (1786 – 1823)

Name: Troy, John Thomas IDENTITY STATEMENT Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB2 Title: Papers of Archbishop John Thomas Troy O.P. Dates: 1786-1823 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: 11 boxes & 5 letter books Digital Archive Collection: Troy Catalogue CONTEXT John Thomas Troy was born at Annefield House, Porterstown, Dublin in 1739.  He came from a ‘well to do’ […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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Daniel Murray (1823 – 1852)

Name: Murray, Daniel IDENTITY STATEMENT Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB3 Title: Papers of Archbishop Daniel Murray Dates: 1823 – 1852 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: 21 boxes Digital Archive  Collection: Archbishop Daniel Murray Catalogue Digital Archive  Collection: Archdeacon John Hamilton Catalogue   CONTEXT Daniel Murray was born at Sheepwalk, Arklow, County Wicklow, on 18 April […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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Paul Cullen (1852 – 1878)

Name: Cullen, Paul IDENTITY STATEMENT Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB4 Title: Papers of Cardinal Paul Cullen Dates: 1852-1878 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: 128 boxes approximately CONTEXT Paul Cullen was born on 27 April 1803 in Ballitore, Co. Kildare.  He attended St. Patrick’s College, Carlow and Propaganda College, Rome where he was ordained in 1829.  He was […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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Edward McCabe (1878 – 1885)

Name: McCabe, Edward IDENTITY STATEMENT Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB5 Title: Papers of Cardinal Edward McCabe Dates: 1878-1885 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: 33 boxes approximately CONTEXT Edward McCabe was born on 14 February 1816 in Dublin.  He was educated at Fr. Doyle’s school, Arran Quay. He entered Maynooth in 1833 and was […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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William Walsh (1885 – 1921)

Name: Walsh, William IDENTITY STATEMENT Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB5 Title: Papers of Archbishop William Walsh Dates: 1885-1921 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: 183 boxes approximately CONTEXT William Walsh was born at 11 Essex Quay, Dublin on 30 January 1841.  He was the only child of Ralph Walsh, a watchmaker and repeal activist, of County Kerry, and Mary […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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Edward Byrne (1921 – 1940)

Name: Byrne, Edward IDENTITY STATEMENT Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB7 Title: Papers of Archbishop Edward Byrne Dates: 1921-1940 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: 91 boxes approximately CONTEXT Edward J. Byrne was born on 10 May 1872 in Dublin.  His parents were Edward Byrne and Eleanor Maguire.  There were three children in the family, […]
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March 30, 2007
March 30, 2007
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John Charles McQuaid (1940 – 1972)

Name: McQuaid, John Charles IDENTITY STATEMENT: Reference Code: IE/DDA/AB8 Title: Papers of Archbishop John Charles McQuaid C.S.S.p. Dates: 1913-1972 Level of Description: Fonds Extent: 820 boxes approximately CONTEXT: John Charles McQuaid was born in Cootehill, Co. Cavan, on 28 July 1895, to Dr. Eugene McQuaid and Jennie Corry.  His mother died shortly afterwards.  He attended St. […]
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March 27, 2007
March 27, 2007
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27/03/07 New Hope for Northern Ireland

Statement from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin, following agreement to form Powersharing  Executive in Northern Ireland.   27th March 2007 “Yesterday’s events in Northern Ireland are certainly historic and bring to an end years of violence, hurt and misery for thousands of families there. Importantly, it marks the beginning of […]
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March 20, 2007
March 20, 2007
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18/03/07 Dedication of the Church of Avila Retreat Centre

Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland at the Dedication and Opening of the Church of Avila, Retreat Centre ——————— Sunday, 18th March 2007. It is a great pleasure for me to be here in Avila this morning for the Dedication of this […]
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March 13, 2007
March 13, 2007
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13/03/07 Papal Document Welcomed

POST-SYNODAL APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION ON THE EUCHARIST Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, who was one of the representatives of the Irish Episcopal Conference at the Synod, has welcomed the new document of Pope Benedict XVI Sacramentum Caritatis which gathers the fruits of the reflection of the Synod OF Bishops held in Rome in […]
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March 7, 2007
March 7, 2007
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07/03/07 Celebration of Holy Communion at the Church of Ireland Theological College

HOMILY AT COMMUNITY EUCHARIST Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Church of Ireland Theological College, Dublin, 7th March 2007   Many ask what the future of Christian belief in Ireland will be like? Are we at a crucial moment in the history of Christianity in […]
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February 27, 2007
February 27, 2007
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26/02/07 Church-State Dialogue

Inauguration of a Structured Dialogue with Churches, Faith Communities and Non-Confessional Bodies   Dublin Castle, 26th February ’07   The Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, has welcomed today’s inauguration of the process for structured dialogue between the Government and the Churches, Philosophical and non confessional Organisations of Ireland. He said […]
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February 23, 2007
February 23, 2007
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23/02/07 New Saint for Dublin

Dublin to have a New Saint by Summer   The Archbishop of Dublin Dr. Diarmuid Martin,  has warmly welcomed the news that Dublin will have a new saint this June, when Blessed Charles of Mount Argus will be canonised by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Archbishop Martin was Actor for the […]
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February 12, 2007
February 12, 2007
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11/02/07 World Day of the Sick Homily

Homily delivered by Archbishop Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Irelandat the Mass of Healing and Anointing on the World Day of the Sick, ——————–Church of Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace, Raheny.Sunday 11th Feb ’07   One of the most striking aspects of the way in which Jesus carried […]
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February 8, 2007
February 8, 2007
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07/02/07 World Day of the Sick

World Day of the Sick dedicated to the Dying Saturday 10th Feb: Conference in St. Francis Hospice, Raheny (9am – 1pm)Sunday 11th Feb: Mass of Healing and Anointing of the Sick, Parish Church, Raheny, 3pm. Supporting and caring for those who are dying is the focus of events to mark […]
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February 4, 2007
February 4, 2007
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02/02/07 Day for Consecrated Life Homily

Homily given by Dr. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland during the celebration of the Day for Consecrated Life, ————— Church of the Holy Child, Larkhill, 2nd Feb ’07 In my past existence, working for the Holy See, I regularly visited developing countries and was privileged to […]
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January 23, 2007
January 23, 2007
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23/01/07 Pontifical Honours for Dublin Priests

Pontifical Honours for Dublin Priests Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has announced the nomination by Pope Benedict XVI of a number of Prelates of Honour and of Chaplains to His Holiness with the title Monsignor in the Archdiocese of Dublin. Archbishop Martin expressed his gratitude to Pope Benedict for this recognition of […]
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January 22, 2007
January 22, 2007
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22/01/07 Greenhills Ecumenical Conference Address

Address given by Dr. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland—————Greenhills Ecumenical Conference, 22nd January 2007.   I entered the seminary in Dublin just one week before the Second Vatican Council began.   I was ordained seven years later and returned to a different Ireland and a different Church, such […]
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January 18, 2007
January 18, 2007
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18/01/07 Address to the Forum on Europe

On Thursday 18th Jan ’07, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin addressed the Forum on Europe in Dublin Castle,on the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. ‘The Values Underpinning European Integration’   The European Union is a remarkable achievement.  It is the most developed model of shared sovereignty to materialize since the […]
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January 11, 2007
January 11, 2007
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11/01/07 Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin

STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN 11th January 2007. With regard to the announcement by the Board of Directors of Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin communicating that the Board had “unanimously decided” not to engage with the work of the Transition Group and the Development Board of the new Children’s Hospital, the […]
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January 5, 2007
January 5, 2007
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06/01/07 Festival of Peoples Homily

Homily given by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland at the Festival of the Peoples Mass ————- St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Saturday 6th January ’07 – the Feast of the Epiphany. The story of the Epiphany, the story of the arrival at the birthplace of […]
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January 4, 2007
January 4, 2007
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04/01/07 The Festival of Peoples

Christmas 2006 looks set to have been one of the busiest in 20 years in Dublin’s Pro Cathedral, with thousands over people attending ceremonies and visiting the Cathedral over the past few weeks. Christmas at the Pro ends this weekend with a series of very special events.  There is also […]
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January 2, 2007
January 2, 2007
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01/01/07 World Day of Peace

A special mass to celebrate World Day of Peace in Dublin has been told that our country’s increased prosperity has brought many blessings, but not peace.   Fr. Ciaran O’Carroll, Parish Priest of Saggart/Rathcoole and homilist at the Mass said, that while Ireland has witnessed an unprecedented increase in wealth […]
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December 24, 2006
December 24, 2006
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24/12/06 Christmas Homily

CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS 2006 Homily notes and Message of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Pro-Cathedral, Dublin 24th December 2006 There is something extraordinary about this night.  It is something that we have experienced coming here.  We have left the warmth of our own homes […]
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November 21, 2006
November 21, 2006
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18/11/06 Homily for the 50th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Children’s Hopsital, Crumlin

Homily given by Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland at the Mass to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, —————– Pro Cathedral, Saturday 18th Nov ’06. Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital is the fruit of a dream.   It is the fruit of […]
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November 21, 2006
November 21, 2006
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17/11/06 Mater Dei Conferring Mass Homily

Homily given by Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland Conferring Ceremony ———– Holy Cross College, Friday, 17th November ’06. The readings of today’s Mass deal with the mission of the Church.  With the event of Pentecost, the disciples became more explicitly aware of the fact […]
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November 10, 2006
November 10, 2006
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10/11/06 Address at CYC Report Launch

Address given by Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland at the launch of Catholic Youth Care’s (CYC’s) report on suicide and young travellers.‘Moving Beyond Coping’ “I must be made of steel because my family has had a lot of tragedies”.  This was the comment of one […]
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October 9, 2006
October 9, 2006
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2/10/06 Homily for Annual Law Mass

Homily of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland given at the Annual Law Mass ———– St. Michan’s Church, Halston Street, Monday 2nd Oct ’06. We invoke the Holy Spirit at the commencement of the Michaelmas Law Term, a tradition in many parts of the world […]
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September 25, 2006
September 25, 2006
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25/09/06 25th Anniversary of ‘Laborem Exercens’

Key Note Address given by Most Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Irelandat Villanova Universitty, Philadelphia, to comemorate the 25th Anniversary of ‘Laborem Exercens’,an encyclical letter written by Pope John Paul II on work, which was published in 1981. Villanova University, Philadelphia, 25th Sept 2006. ‘Catholic Social Teaching […]
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September 22, 2006
September 22, 2006
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22/09/06 Launch of a Graduate Diploma in Education in DCU

Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Irelandat the launch of a Graduate Diploma in Education in DCU.———–DCU, 22nd Sept 2006 ‘CHANGING SOCIETY – CHANGING SCHOOLS’   The Irish school system, despite all its weaknesses and the lack of investment to which the recent […]
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September 18, 2006
September 18, 2006
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17/09/06 Inauguration of the Polish Chaplaincy in High Street

Homily given by Most Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Irelandat the Inauguration of the Polish chaplaincy in St. Audeon’s Church, High Street. ————–St. Audeon’s, High St. 17th Sept ’06.   Who is Jesus Christ?  In today’s Gospel it is Jesus himself who challenges his disciples to answer this question.   They […]
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September 15, 2006
September 15, 2006
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14/09/06 Homily for Mass for Schools

Homily given by Most Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Irelandat the Mass for Schools, at the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Huntstown. —————– Huntstown, 14th Sept 2006   There are few places in Dublin, indeed in Ireland, which mirror the educational challenges of our nation […]
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September 15, 2006
September 15, 2006
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14/09/06 Launch of Crosscare’s Annual Appeal

Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of all Ireland at the launch of the launch of Crosscare’s Annual Appeal. ———— St. Agatha’s Food Centre, Portland Row, 14th September 2006 Many people do not like using the word “charity”.  You often hear people saying “I do not […]
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September 3, 2006
September 3, 2006
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30/08/06 150th Anniversary of Passionists in Ireland

Homily of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, given at Mount Argus on Sunday, 30th August ’06, to mark the 150th Anniversary of the presence of the Passionist Order in Dublin and Ireland. “Take notice of the laws and customs that I teach you today, and observe them, that you may have life”.  […]
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August 21, 2006
August 21, 2006
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20/08/06 Humbert Summer School Address

Speaking Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at General Humbert Summer School, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Killala, 20th August 2006. I am very pleased to be in Killala and honoured to be asked to deliver this year’s the Bishop Stock Address. In thanking Bishop Richard Henderson, Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam […]
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July 22, 2006
July 22, 2006
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22/06/06 Mass for Peace in the Middle East Homily

Mass for Peace in the Middle East, Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland. Pro-Cathedral, 22nd July 2006 We come to answer to the appeal of Pope Benedict XVI for the entire Church to raise its voice in prayer for peace in the […]
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July 21, 2006
July 21, 2006
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20/07/06 Magill Summer School Address.

Talk given at the Magill Summer School, 20th July, by Dr. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin, titled ‘Secularisation and the Loss of Religious Identity’. A few days ago I hosted a gathering to launch a new book on the contribution of Irish missionaries to Nigeria written by Irene Lynch, the […]
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July 10, 2006
July 10, 2006
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9/07/06 Ordination Homily

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 […]
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June 7, 2006
June 7, 2006
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7/6/06 CORI Conference Homily

MASS FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CONFERENCE OF RELIGIOUS OF IRELAND (CORI) Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Rosslare Harbour,  8th June 2006 A few weeks ago I presided at a Mass for the 175th anniversary of the foundation […]
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May 8, 2006
May 8, 2006
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7/5/06 Mater Anniversary Mass

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2006 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THEMATER PRIVATE HOSPITAL Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, 7th May 2006 Opening Remarks             On this Fourth Sunday of Easter we come to celebrate the work on the Mater Private Hospital […]
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April 24, 2006
April 24, 2006
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22/04/06 Papal Anniversay Homily

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 2006 Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Pope Benedict XVI Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Pro-Cathedral, 22 April 2006 Perhaps the word that I have heard most from people when they speak of […]
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April 15, 2006
April 15, 2006
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15/4/06 Easter Vigil Homily

EASTER VIGIL 2006 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Pro-Cathedral, 15th April 2006           We are gathered at this most solemn moment in the Church’s year: the holy night of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.  We have listened to a series […]
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April 14, 2006
April 14, 2006
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14/4/06 Way of the Cross Reflections

WAY OF THE CROSS through Phoenix Park Dublin Elements for reflections of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Good Friday, 14th April 2006 Words of Welcome           We come at this special hour on Good Friday afternoon to commemorate the Passion and Death of Jesus.   […]
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April 13, 2006
April 13, 2006
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13/4/06 Chrism Mass Homily

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 […]
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April 5, 2006
April 5, 2006
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3/4/06 Social Care in changing Ireland

IN A CHANGING IRELAND HAS SOCIAL CARE PRACTICE LEFT RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL VALUES BEHIND? Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Dublin Institute of Technology, Mountjoy Square, 3rd April 2006         As a seminarian in Clonliffe College, I spent my summers working […]
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April 1, 2006
April 1, 2006
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1/4/06 Remembering Pope John Paul II

  REMEMBERING POPE JOHN PAUL II Homily Notes Most Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 1st April 2006   I remember well the evening of the 1st April last year, as the news had just broken that the Pope John Paul’s health had entered into a […]
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March 2, 2006
March 2, 2006
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2/3/06 Common Good in an Unequal World

Conference on the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church THE COMMON GOOD IN AN UNEQUAL WORLD Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin 2 March 2006         It has been suggested that I speak on the […]
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February 27, 2006
February 27, 2006
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27/2/06 Homily at Funeral Mass for Bishop Williams

EMBARGOED: 5.45P.M. 27/2/06 Solemn Funeral Mass forMOST REV. DESMOND WILLIAMS, D.D.Titular Bishop of SummaEmeritus auxiliary Bishop of Dublin  Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 27th February 2006         I remember on one occasion when I was back from Rome on holidays, calling to visit […]
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February 22, 2006
February 22, 2006
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21/2/06 The Risk Of Education

THE RISK OF EDUCATIONPresentation of the Book of Luigi Giussani Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Westin Hotel, Dublin, 21st February 2006           On many occasions I have spoken about what was perhaps the greatest surprise that I experienced on my return to Dublin […]
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February 20, 2006
February 20, 2006
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18/2/06 Pobal Conference Address

The Twentieth Pobal Conference A HUMBLE AND LISTENING CHURCH – A Step towards Meeting Today’s Spiritual Needs Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Jesuit Conference Centre Milltown Park, Dublin 6  Pobal sets out as its first aim that of increasing awareness […]
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February 16, 2006
February 16, 2006
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12/2/06 World Day of Sick Homily

Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Church of Saint Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, 12 February 2006             The celebration of the World Day of the Sick has become very much an important day in the annual calendar of the Archdiocese of Dublin.  I congratulate once again […]
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January 13, 2006
January 13, 2006
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13/1/06″Bible Wars” – Book Launch

Presentation of Book THE BIBLE WARS IN IRELAND   Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Trinity College, Dublin, 13th January 2006 I took up Irene Whelan’s book The Bible Wars in Ireland – the ‘Second Reformation’ and the Polarization of Protestant Catholic […]
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January 5, 2006
January 5, 2006
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5/01/06 Festival of Peoples Homily

 Epiphany Celebration FESTIVAL OF PEOPLES Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————-Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 5TH January 2006 6pm           We have come to a new phase in our celebration of the Mystery of Christmas, to the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany, the Feast of the revelation of […]
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December 23, 2005
December 23, 2005
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23/12/05 The Humility of Jesus’ Birth

 THE HUMILITY OF JESUS’ BIRTH Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland We often tend to think that Jesus was born in the humility of the manger by accident, because of the fact that uncaring innkeepers were not prepared to offer even a small corner of […]
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December 12, 2005
December 12, 2005
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11/12/05 Tsunami Fund Update

Dublin Diocese Tsunami Collection: Update Last January we held a special collection in all the Churches in Dublin for the victims of the Tsunami in South East Asia. The collection amounted to a staggering €4,095,331.25. The money was given to Trocaire, the Catholic Development Aid Organisation, asking that it be […]
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December 2, 2005
December 2, 2005
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29/11/05 Gaudiem Et Spes, Mater Dei

 Vatican II – Forty Years OnGAUDIUM ET SPES: THE CHURCH IN THE MODERN WORLD Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland—————- Mater Dei Lecture Series, 29th November 2005  It is said that you will never get a committee to write a good document.  Gaudium et Spes, unlike most other […]
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November 24, 2005
November 24, 2005
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24/11/05 Leadership Lecture NCI

LEADERSHIP AND THE CHURCH Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–National College of Ireland, 24th November 2005            Three years ago it would never have entered my imagination that I would be speaking here today nor indeed that I would be here as Archbishop of Dublin.   Three […]
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November 23, 2005
November 23, 2005
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19/11/05 Mass for Anniversary of Frank Duff

Mass for 25th Anniversary of the Death of the Servant of God, Frank Duff Homily notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, 19th November 2004           We come together on the twenty fifth anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, Frank Duff.  We remember his life and his work.  We remember […]
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November 15, 2005
November 15, 2005
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14/11/05 40th Anniversary of “Nostra Aetate”

  FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECREE “NOSTRA AETATE” OF THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- 14th November 2005 I would like to bring the formal part of our celebrations to a close by thanking all those who have […]
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November 15, 2005
November 15, 2005
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14/11/05 Irish Prisoners Overseas

IRISH PRISONERS OVERSEAS AND THEIR FAMILIES  Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– 14th November 2005 I am happy to be with you at this celebration of the Twentieth Anniversary of the Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas, even if I come as […]
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November 14, 2005
November 14, 2005
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14/11/05 Ordination to Diaconate

 ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro-Cathedral, Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole14th November 2005          Today is a very special occasion. We have come together to celebrate the Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole, Principal Patron of the Archdiocese, and to ordain to the […]
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October 11, 2005
October 11, 2005
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Violence in Society: A Christian Response

A report from the Women's Forum Listening Day which took place in Holy Cross College, Clonlife in November 2004.
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September 30, 2005
September 30, 2005
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29/09/05 Positive Ageing Week

Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Pro Cathedral. 29th September 2005 Longevity is one of the characteristics of this generation, at least in the Western world.   For me longevity is a particular gift of God, which hopefully each individual can enjoy to the full and so […]
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September 28, 2005
September 28, 2005
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27/09/05 Master Painters Of Pakistan

Opening of Exhibition of Master Painters of Pakistan Nochtach Anama – A Nation Bares Its Soul[American College, Merrion Sqaure until October 13th] Remarks by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin (Tuesday September 27th) It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening for the opening of this Exhibition – the first exhibition of […]
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September 28, 2005
September 28, 2005
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27/09/05 Homily for Opening of New School Year

MASS FOR THE OPENING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 2005/2006  Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, September 27th 2005. This is a great time to be a teacher.  I am sure that for many of you who have education and […]
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September 26, 2005
September 26, 2005
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26/09/05 The Future of Europe – Challenges for Faith and Values

 THE FUTURE OF EUROPEChallenges for Faith and Values  Speaking Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Public Seminar, All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 26th September 2005 “If we look at Europe as a civil community, signs of hope are not lacking: when we consider these signs with […]
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September 20, 2005
September 20, 2005
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19/09/05 Crosscare Appeal Launch

CROSSCARE PRESS CONFERENCE Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Food Centre, Portland Row, 19th September 2005 Crosscare, the social agency of the Dublin diocese, has been serving the poor and working to prevent poverty for over 60 years now.  There have been […]
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September 14, 2005
September 14, 2005
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8/09/05 OPENING OF THE 2005 DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

OPENING OF THE 2005 DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- 8th September 2005  I welcome all who have joined us on the 2005 Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.  We have come from all corners of the diocese.  […]
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September 6, 2005
September 6, 2005
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2/09/05 Celebration of Marriage

Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- The Annual Mass for Celebration of Marriage Saints Mary and Peter, Arklow, 2nd September 2005 —————- First of all I think I must say congratulations, congratulations to our jubilarians, especially those who are celebrating 50 and […]
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September 2, 2005
September 2, 2005
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2/09/05 VMM Strategic Framework Launch

VMM STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK LAUNCH Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- All Hallows College, 2nd September 2005 These are very interesting and important times in the world of international development.  In the coming months, important decisions will be taken which will affect the […]
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August 23, 2005
August 23, 2005
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23/08/05 World Youth Day: Some reflections of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin

WORLD YOUTH DAY Some reflections of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin—————————— There are two great heroes of World Youth Day: the Pope and the young people.  Both were marvellous in Cologne. Cologne was the first World Youth Day that I really attended.  I was in Rome for World Youth Day 2000, but […]
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July 19, 2005
July 19, 2005
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18/07/05 Will Ireland be Christian in 2030?

WILL IRELAND BE CHRISTIAN IN 2030?  Speaking notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland  Patrick MacGill Summer School, Glenties, 18th July 2005  A few weeks ago I was surprised by a remark on a German television talk show by Gregor Gysi, the leader of the […]
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July 11, 2005
July 11, 2005
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11/07/05 Reception of the Remains of Monsignor John J. Greehy

RECEPTION OF THE REMAINS OF MONSIGNOR JOHN J. GREEHY Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland———–Church of Saint Joseph, Terenure, 11th July 2005  We have come to say farewell from this earthly journey to our friend, priest and teacher Monsignor John Greehy. Those of us who were […]
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June 17, 2005
June 17, 2005
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17/06/05 Crosscare Website Launch & Inauguration of “Celebrating Difference”

CROSSCARE WEBSITE LAUNCH & Inauguration of “Celebrating Difference” Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Saint Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, 17th June 2005 It is not so long since we launched the Crosscare Annual Report and here we are together again to launch a […]
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June 14, 2005
June 14, 2005
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13/06/05 Presentation of the Irish Edition of the Compendium Of The Social Doctrine Of The Church

  Presentation of the Irish Edition of the COMPENDIUM OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH Speaking notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 13th June 2005   I remember well my first introduction into the world of international finance.  […]
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June 3, 2005
June 3, 2005
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3/06/05 International Assembly of Leprosy Mission International

INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL  Speaking notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- An Grianan, Termonfechin, 3rd June  2005  I am very happy to be with you this evening for the presentation of the two Wellesley Bailey Awards to recipients from Brazil and […]
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May 31, 2005
May 31, 2005
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31/05/05 Wristband Launch

WRISTBAND LAUNCH Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 31st May 2005  Our launch today is a remarkable testament to the extraordinary event that was the last illness and death of Pope John Paul II.  One of the distinguishing […]
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May 16, 2005
May 16, 2005
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16/05/05 Trinity Monday

TRINITY MONDAY 2005 Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland ———– Trinity College Dublin, 16th May 2005 I am grateful for this invitation to join with you on Trinity Monday, a day on which the community of […]
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April 22, 2005
April 22, 2005
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22/04/05 Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving on the Occasion of the Election of Pope Benedict XVI

SOLEMN MASS OF THANKSGIVING on the occasion of the election of His Holiness POPE BENEDICT XVI   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland —————- Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 22nd April 2005 We have experienced a remarkable few weeks.  Only three weeks ago we were gathered […]
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