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September 8, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Occasion of the 160th Anniversary of Arrival of the Bon Secours Sisters in Ireland and 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Bons Secours Hospital, Glasnevin

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Occasion of 160th Anniversary of Arrival of the Bon Secours Sisters in Ireland and 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Bons Secours Hospital, Glasnevin 8th September 2021 I am delighted to come here this morning to celebrate Mass on the occasion […]

September 7, 2021

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Season of Creation 2021

Season of Creation 2021 The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian […]

September 6, 2021

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Catholic Historical Society of Ireland Conference

This year’s Catholic Historical Society of Ireland conference will be the first time that the society has hosted an online event on Saturday 11th September between 11am and 5pm. The conference is free to attend and registration is now open via Eventbrite at this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ireland-and-vatican-ii-catholic-historical-society-of-ireland-conference-tickets-166383223701?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

September 3, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Mass for the Centenary of the Foundation of the Legion of Mary

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the Mass for the Centenary of the Foundation of the Legion of Mary Church of St Nicholas of Myra, Francis Street, Friday, 3rd September 2021 I am delighted to celebrate this Mass to mark the centenary of the foundation of the Legion of […]

September 3, 2021

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Appointments 2021

Dublin Diocesan Appointments 2021 30th June 2021 Moderator of the Curia Father Gareth Byrne appointed Moderator of the Curia. Vicars General Father Gareth Byrne, Monsignor Ciaran O’Carroll and Father Donal Roche appointed Vicars General. Diocesan Chancellor Father Paul Coyle appointed Diocesan Chancellor. Vicar for Clergy […]

August 30, 2021

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Archbishop Dermot Farrell publishes pastoral letter on the climate crisis

Archbishop Dermot Farrell publishes pastoral letter on the climate crisis “Faith and science are not opponents; in a truly Christian view, faith and reason—Fides et ratio—go hand in hand” – Archbishop Farrell We are living on the edge of huge historical change. Our common home, indeed our only […]

August 22, 2021

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Walking with Families: Resources for Holy Communion and Confirmation

Holy Communion Preparation This is a resource for parishes who would like to accompany families on zoom with the aid of a PowerPoint meditation. There are also suggested family activities that can be used as part of the journey towards 1st Communion. 1st Communion Family Meditation and Activities […]

August 9, 2021

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Mass to Commemorate the 800th Anniversary of Death of Saint Dominic in St Dominic’s Church, Tallaght, 8th August 2021

Mass to Commemorate the 800th Anniversary of Death of Saint Dominic in St Dominic’s Church, Tallaght, 8th August 2021 I am delighted to celebrate this mass with the Dominican family to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Dominic, who died in Bologna on 6 August, 1221. In diverse […]

August 7, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Mass on the occasion of his investiture with the pallium

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Mass on the occasion of his investiture with the pallium Saturday 7th August St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral I welcome you all — priests, religious and laity – who have joined us this evening for this ceremony of the conferral of the Pallium. In […]

August 5, 2021

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Imposition of the Pallium on Archbishop Farrell

Imposition of the Pallium on Archbishop Farrell On Saturday 7th August at the 6:00 PM Vigil Mass in the Pro-Cathedral Archbishop Okolo, the Apostolic Nuncio, on behalf of Pope Francis, will impose the Pallium on Archbishop Dermot Farrell as Metropolitan. A Pallium is a vestment made of […]

July 27, 2021

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Digital Parishes: Creating with Canva

Digital Parishes: Creating with Canva Join us for workshops on how to use Canva, an online design tool. Canva can be used to create content for your website, social media, posters and newsletters, to name a few. It will take place over 2 evenings, September 2nd and 9th at 7pm. […]

July 20, 2021

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Archbishop Dermot Farrell wishes the Muslim community a happy and holy Eid Al-Adha Festival

Archbishop Dermot Farrell wishes the Muslim community a happy and holy Eid Al-Adha Festival Today in Croke Park Archbishop Dermot Farrell delivered an address on behalf of the Catholic community to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy and holy Eid Festival on the occasion of the […]

July 14, 2021

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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021 on the theme ‘I am with you always’ (Mt 28:20). Click below for resources for use in dioceses and parishes which have been collated […]

July 12, 2021

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Archbishop Dermot Farrell presents papal honour to Mr Peter Dunn of the Radharc Trust

This afternoon Archbishop Dermot Farrell presented Peter Dunn with the Papal Award, Pro-Ecclesia et Pontifice in recognition of his leadership of the Radharc Trust. The collection of the ground-breaking Radharc series is large, comprising film and video tape formats, numbering more than 420 documentary films produced in 75 countries since 1962. Speaking on the occasion of the […]

July 5, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Diaconate Ordination of Joseph Keegan

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Diaconate Ordination of Joseph Keegan Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin Feast of St Thomas, the Apostle, Saturday, 3rd July 2021 Good afternoon everyone. I welcome you on this Feast of St Thomas, the Apostle–-the family and friends of Joe who is to […]

June 25, 2021

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Task Force: Building Hope

Building Hope Task Force Archbishop Farrell has established a Task Force called Building Hope. The Task Force has been asked to begin with an assessment of the needs of the people of the Archdiocese emerging from Covid-19 and to work to support parish communities […]

June 25, 2021

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Transferal of the body of Cardinal Paul Cullen to the crypt in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral

TRANSFERAL OF THE BODY OF CARDINAL PAUL CULLEN FROM THE TOMB UNDER THE ALTAR OF HOLY CROSS COLLEGE CHAPEL TO THE CRYPT IN ST MARY’S PRO-CATHEDRAL 25 JUNE 2021 This morning the mortal remains of Cardinal Paul Cullen were transferred to the burial Crypt of the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin […]

June 15, 2021

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SPCM New Research on the impact of Covid-19 on Funerals

SPCM New Research on the impact of Covid-19 on Funerals Bereaved families, and those who support and care for them, have had to adjust to dramatically different circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we want to explore the impact of public health measures, which were meant to […]

June 11, 2021

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Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the appointment of Father Gerard Nash as Bishop of Ferns

Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the appointment of Father Gerard Nash as Bishop of Ferns I warmly welcome the news today that Pope Francis has appointed Father Gerard Nash of the Diocese of Killaloe as Bishop of Ferns. I congratulate Bishop-elect Nash, and wish him every blessing […]

June 8, 2021

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Archbishop Dermot Farrell offers blessing to Leaving Cert Class of 2021

In an open letter to the Leaving Cert Class of 2021 throughout the State, Archbishop Dermot Farrell published the following message ahead of the start of the public examinations tomorrow: Letter I wish all the 2021 Leaving Certificate students, those who are going through the Predicted Grades System or […]

June 3, 2021

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St Kevin of Glendalough

St. Kevin The monastery at Glendalough was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Kevin (or Chaoimhin – the fair-begotten) was born in 498 into a noble family living in what is now West Wicklow. He studied for the priesthood in Cill na Manach (Kilnamanagh) and after being […]

June 3, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Feast of Saint Kevin

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Feast of Saint Kevin, Mass for the Metropolitan Chapter of Dublin, 3rd June 2021: St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral I welcome members of the Metropolitan Chapter of Dublin to the annual Mass celebrated on the Feast of Saint Kevin who founded […]

May 30, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Trinity Sunday 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Trinity Sunday 2021 RTE Televised Mass Church of Our Mother of Divine Grace, Ballygall “And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.” A person’s last words hold special importance for us. It is that way with […]

May 13, 2021

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Address of Archbishop Dermot Farrell to the CPSMA Annual Conference

Address of Archbishop Dermot Farrell to the CPSMA Annual Conference 13th May 2021 I wish to commence my address by thanking the school principals and staff for how well they have cared for the school children throughout the Covid-19 pandemic that affected and disrupted freedoms, habits and certainties. You have […]

May 1, 2021

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Parishes join together to pray for the people of India

In the light of the massive wave of Covid-19 infections and deaths in India, and with the health care system struggling to cope with the situation, Archbishop Farrell is asking that parishes throughout the diocese would remember the suffering people of India this weekend. The Archbishop also asks that […]

April 26, 2021

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Ecumenical Bible Week 2021

Ecumenical Bible Week 2021 Despite the challenges of these days, we are thrilled to announce a great line up for Bible Week 2021, running from Pentecost Sunday (23rd May) to Trinity Sunday (30th May) 2021. 5 different free of charge online events around the theme Unlocking Faith Today: Responding […]

April 26, 2021

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Address of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at an Ecumenical Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving – Trinity College Dublin

Address of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at an Ecumenical Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on the occasion of the announcement of Fellows and Scholars, Trinity College, Dublin, Monday, 26th April 2021. “Sourceless Light” It is a privilege to deliver the address for the ‘Trinity Monday’ Service in this College, […]

April 25, 2021

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HOMILY OF ARCHBISHOP DERMOT FARRELL FOR VOCATIONS SUNDAY

HOMILY OF ARCHBISHOP DERMOT FARRELL FOR VOCATIONS SUNDAY Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, 25 April 2021 During almost 41 years of priesthood, many priests have inspired me. Let me share with you a brief picture of three of them. The first could be described as good company, bright […]

April 25, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the ordination of Damian Casey to the priesthood

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the ordination of Damian Casey to the priesthood Merchant’s Quay on 24 April 2021 Liturgically we are still in the Easter season, so I may adapt one of its motifs to the present occasion. Haec est dies (‘This is the day which the […]

April 22, 2021

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Dublin Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock 2021

DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK – ONLINE ADULT & FAMILY PILGRIMAGE Saturday 24th April Please join us for the online Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine at Knock will take place this Saturday April 24th. For the second year, it will be a virtual pilgrimage. […]

April 22, 2021

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Vocations Sunday – 25 April 2021

Message of Pope Francis on the theme: Saint Joseph: The Dream of Vocation Dear brothers and sisters, 8 December last, the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, marked the beginning of a special year devoted to him (cf. […]

April 21, 2021

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LAUNCH OF TASK FORCE: BUILDING HOPE

Archbishop Dermot Farrell has attended the first meeting of the Task Force on a Church for the Dublin Archdiocese of Tomorrow which he has established under the title, Building Hope. The Task Force is chaired by Very Rev Monsignor Ciaran O’Carroll, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Administrator of […]

April 4, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for the Easter Vigil Mass 2021

Easter Vigil Homily Notes of Archbishop Dermot Farrell Saint Mary’s Pro Cathedral , 3rd April 2021 For many, our celebration of Easter this year comes at the end of what seems to have been a very long Lent, many months and still counting. We have been convulsed by the […]

April 1, 2021

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Parish Pastoral Council Workshops April 2021

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL WORKSHOPS APRIL 2021 Normally the Office for Evangelisation & Ecumenism would host regional gatherings post Easter. This year we will offer our workshops ‘online’. To take part you must be serving on an existing Parish Pastoral Council or just appointed. To book use the link giving your […]

March 31, 2021

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Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Chrism Mass 2021

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Chrism Mass 2021 31st March 2021 St Mary’s Pro Cathedral I extend a warm welcome all those priests and lay faithful who are participating by webcam with us in the celebration of our Chrism Mass. “The spirit of the Lord is given […]

March 26, 2021

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Transfer of patronage of Scoil Chaitlín Maude from the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin to An Foras Pátrúnachta

Transfer of patronage of Scoil Chaitlín Maude from the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin to An Foras Pátrúnachta Archbishop Dermot Farrell has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations between the board of management of Scoil Chaitlín Maude in Tallaght, with An Foras Pátrúnachta and the diocesan education secretariat of the Archdiocese […]

March 21, 2021

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Notices for Parish Newsletters – 15/03/2021

Parish Notices SPRING WEBINARS As we begin the Year of St Joseph, the Office of Evangelisation and Ecumenism will offer two spring webinars. The first of these on the 18th March at 7pm will explore the relationship between spirituality and work and is aimed at all […]

March 17, 2021

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Homily Notes of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for St Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day Homily Notes of Archbishop Dermot Farrell Saint Patrick’s Church, Ringsend, 17th March 2021 We celebrate the Feast Day of our patron saint in the strangest of times. We are very familiar with the story of Saint Patrick, his capture and coming to Ireland as a slave. […]

March 8, 2021

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Notices for Parish Newsletters – 08/03/2021

Parish Notices Spring Webinars As we begin the Year of St Joseph, the Office of Evangelisation and Ecumenism will offer two spring webinars. The first of these on the 18th March at 7pm will explore the relationship between spirituality and work and is aimed at all […]

March 7, 2021

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Where to find Mass On Line

LIST OF CHURCHES WITH WEBCAMS St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Dublin 1 OR www.procathedral.ie OR https://dublindiocese.ie/watch-listen-live/ A comprehensive list of Churches with scheduled Mass times is available from the following sites; https://www.mcnmedia.tv/ https://www.churchservices.tv/ https://www.parishwebsites.ie/ Note: RTE News Now RTÉ will air Mass every weekday at 10.30am from St […]

March 7, 2021

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Support Services for Older and Vulnerable People

Support Services for Older and Vulnerable People Irish Hospice Foundation – Living with Loss We are now accepting bookings for the 2021 series of Workshops on Loss and Bereavement which will be delivered online via Zoom from January – June. Details and booking process can be found on […]

March 7, 2021

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Lá Fhéile Pádraig / St Patrick’s Day Resources 2021

Lá Fhéile Pádraig / St Patrick’s Day Resources 2021 LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG IRISH MASS TIMES LITURGICAL TEXTS IN IRISH (from the Diocesan Liturgical Resource Centre) Mass (Irish) Click on the image below for the full PDF version Prayers of the Faithful (Irish […]

March 7, 2021

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Amoris Laetitia Family Year

Amoris Laetitia Family Year On Friday 19 March 2021, the Feast of Saint Joseph, the Church will celebrate five years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) on the beauty and joy of love in the family. On the same day, Pope Francis will […]

March 6, 2021

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Holy Week Resources

Holy Week Resources The Office for Evangelisation and Ecumenism, the Diocesan Liturgical Resource Centre and Parish Pastoral Workers have compiled a number of resources to help us celebrate Holy week and Easter in a meaningful way. Ideal for ‘online’ parish groups, home church, individuals. […]

March 6, 2021

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The Feast of St Joseph Resources

The Feast of St Joseph Resources ST JOSEPH RESOURCE (from the Diocesan Liturgical Resource Centre) Click on the image below for the full PDF version SPRING WEBINAR For the Year of St Joseph, the Office of Evangelisation and Ecumenism will offer […]

March 2, 2021

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Family Support Network – Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott Street

Homily Notes of Most Rev. Dermot Farrell Archbishop of Dublin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott Street, Monday 1st March 2021 The parish of Our Lady of Lourdes knows more than most the importance of the Family Support Network. Since the 1980s, the families of this parish […]

March 2, 2021

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Day of Prayer for the victims of the Covid pandemic – March 3rd 2021

Day of Prayer for the victims of the Covid Pandemic – March 3rd 2021 From Ash Wednesday, and throughout Lent, the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences throughout our Continent invite us to pray for the victims of the pandemic. On many occasions, the bishops from all over Europe […]

March 1, 2021

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Notice for Parish Newsletters – 01/03/21

Parish Notices GARDINER STREET PARISH – NOVENA OF GRACE 2021: LET US DREAM We are pleased to announce that the Novena of Grace is going ahead as usual on 4th March 2021. This year we will have one evening Mass at 7.30pm. It will be online only (given the restrictions). During Lockdown […]

February 23, 2021

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Notices for Parish Newsletters – 22/02/21

Parish Notices Updating Contact Information for Parish Pastoral Councils The Office for Evangelisation and Ecumenism is currently updating the contact details for Parish Pastoral Councils throughout the Archdiocese. You help in this task is appreciated. All information will be held in compliance with GDPR. We invite parishes […]

February 19, 2021

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Notices for Parish Newsletters 15/02/2021

Parish Notices Updating Contact Information for Parish Pastoral Councils The Office for Evangelisation and Ecumenism is currently updating the contact details for Parish Pastoral Councils throughout the Archdiocese. You help in this task is appreciated. All information will be held in compliance with GDPR. We invite parishes to […]

February 16, 2021

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Message from Archbishop Dermot Farrell to the parents of children due to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year.

Please find below the link to a recorded message by Archbishop Dermot Farrell to the parents of children due to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year. It expresses to them and to parish communities the broad approach which is being taken: there is no pressure […]

February 15, 2021

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Lent 2021

LENT 2021 The Office for Evangelisation & Ecumenism, the Diocesan Liturgical Resource Centre and Parish Pastoral Workers to compile a list of upcoming initiatives for celebrating Lent 2021 – Use the link to find a rich number of resources for online prayer, meetings, activities and resources suitable for sharing. […]

February 14, 2021

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40th Anniversary of the Stardust Fire

40th Anniversary of the Stardust Fire Homily Notes of Most Rev. Dermot Farrell Archbishop of Dublin 6th Sunday 2021 St Joseph the Artisan Church, Bonnybrook, 14th February 2021. In today’s gospel we have the story of a ‘leper’ who comes to Jesus. There are many such stories in the […]

February 10, 2021

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World Day of the Sick 2021

Mass for the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick. Invitation from the Dublin Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Office Archbishop Dermot Farrell will be celebrate Mass tomorrow evening (Thursday,11th February) at 7:30pm for the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the […]

February 8, 2021

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Notices for Parish Newsletters 08/02/2021

Parish Notices Accord Annual Collection Accord Dublin’s Annual Collection will take place on the weekend of 13th & 14th February. We realise that it will be much more difficult for parishes to support us this year – although the demand for services is greater than ever. […]

February 7, 2021

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2021 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Dermot Farrell Archbishop of Dublin Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballymun, 7th February 2021 The words of Job strike a chord with us: “My life is like a breadth, and my eyes will never again see joy.” On […]

February 1, 2021

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Notices for Parish Newsletters 01/02/2021

Parish Notices World Day for Consecrated Life – 2 February 2021 Join us for Online Service of Prayer, Music and Reflection to mark World Day for Consecrated Life. Tuesday 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. The Service of prayer will be livestreamed from the Monastery of St. Alphonsus, Drumcondra, […]

January 31, 2021

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Installation of Dermot Farrell as Archbishop of Dublin

Homily of Bishop Dermot Farrell at Mass of Thanksgiving on the Occasion of his Installation as Archbishop of Dublin “Today, I stand before you more than aware of my own inadequacies. But you and I also stand before God, the giver of gifts … faith asks us to see […]

January 26, 2021

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Notices for Parish Newsletters – 25/01/2021

Parish Notices – 25th January Catholic Schools Week: ‘Communities of Resilience and Faith’ Catholic Schools Week 2021 will be celebrated from Sunday 24 January to Sunday 31 January 2021 on the theme ‘Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith and Resilience’. Resources are available on dublindiocese.ie or www.catholicschools.ie […]

January 24, 2021

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Catholic Schools Week 2021

Catholic Schools Week 2021 Catholic Schools Week 2021 will be celebrated from Sunday 24 January to Sunday 31 January 2021 on the theme ‘Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith and Resilience’. Please see below the resources for Primary, Post-Primary and for a resource for the celebration of Catholic Schools Week […]

January 20, 2021

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Notices For Parish Newsletters 18/01/2021

Parish Notices 18/01/2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 18th to 25th January marks the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year’s Liturgy was prepared by the monastic community of sisters in Grandchamp, Switzerland, who draw much from the spirit of the Taize Community. The diocesan liturgy […]

January 14, 2021

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Christian Unity Week January 18th – 25th / Sunday of the Word of God – January 24th

Christian Unity Week January 18th – 25th FROM THE DIOCESAN LITURGY RESOURCE CENTRE Theme The theme for the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is ‘Abide in my Love…You Shall Bear Much Fruit’. It was discerned by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland and finds its […]

January 1, 2021

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World Day of Peace

WORLD DAY OF PEACE 2021 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Dublin Pro-Cathedral 1 January 2021 We begin our New Year in a climate of concern and insecurity about our future. Many live in fear and apprehension and rightly so. Many are […]

December 29, 2020

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Bishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop Elect of Dublin

Address of Bishop Dermot Farrell on his appointment as Archbishop of Dublin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1 It is with a humble heart that I accepted Pope Francis’s invitation to serve the people and clergy of the Diocese of Dublin as bishop. I am […]

December 24, 2020

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Christmas Homily 2020

MIDNIGHT MASS 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, 24 December 2020 Introduction “Welcome to our Christmas celebration in Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral. Welcome to those of you present with us and welcome to those who join us online. It is a Christmas unlike what […]

December 18, 2020

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Special Needs school announced for Crumlin

Press Release Friday December 18, 2020 ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN WELCOMES ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW SPECIAL SCHOOL IN SOUTH DUBLIN Archbishop Diarmuid Martin expressed his satisfaction that he has been able to facilitate the opening of a new special school in the Crumlin area that will offer urgently […]

December 12, 2020

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Mass with Dublin Accord Staff & Families

Third Sunday of Advent 2020 MASS WITH DUBLIN ACCORD STAFF AND FAMILIES Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Church of Saint Joseph Terenure, 12 December 2020 Introduction We celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent. In our Gospel reading, we encounter the figure […]

November 29, 2020

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First Sunday of Advent

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2020 AND FEAST OF SAINT ANDREW Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Saint Andrew’s Church, Westland Row, 29 November 2020 Introduction As a parish community, and as friends of the parish, we gather to celebrate the Feast of our Patron […]

November 26, 2020

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Advent 2020

Advent/ Christmas Resources The Dublin Diocesan Liturgical Resource Centre has created resources for all to use during this Advent and Christmas. It is packed with ideas for the celebration of Advent 2020 from the recent series of online pastoral conversations, resources from 2004 onwards and a fresh […]

November 14, 2020

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Feast of St. Laurence O’ Toole

FEAST OF SAINT LAURENCE O’TOOLE 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, 14th November 2020 Saint Paul reminded us in our first reading that his ministry was a ministry of service for Jesus’ sake. He himself was simply the earthenware jar charged to […]

November 7, 2020

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Mass for Deceased Priests

MASS FOR DECEASED PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, 7th November 2020 “This morning we remember nineteen priests who have died over the past year and who in various ways ministered in our parishes and hospitals. We miss […]

November 2, 2020

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Feast of All Souls

SERVICE OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE FOR THE DEAD AND THE BEREAVED Reflection of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, 2 November 2020 Feast of All Souls “The Christian Message is a message of life. For the believer, death is not the end. With physical […]

November 1, 2020

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Feast of All Saints

FEAST OF ALL THE SAINTS 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, 1st November 220 “This morning we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. We recall all those who have authentically lived the Christian life over the centuries. They now live with the […]

October 28, 2020

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2019 Annual Report and Financial Statements

2019 Annual Report and Financial Statements Please see below a link Annual Report for 2019 looking at the activity that is taking place in our parishes and the support provided to parishes by Diocesan Support Services. Dublin Diocese Annual Report 2019 Financial Statements The Archdiocese of Dublin files two […]

October 28, 2020

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In November We Remember

Knock Shrine Remembrance Mass Knock Shrine invite you to join us live online for a special Mass on Sunday November 22 at 12 Noon, as we remember all who have died from COVID-19 on the island of Ireland. This Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev Michael Neary, […]

October 25, 2020

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Crosscare Advent Appeal

Crosscare Appeal for Support this Christmas as food collections cancelled Crosscare is appealing to people to support them on line this Advent as they will be unable to hold their annual Parish Food Collection for those most in need. Every December, Crosscare collected thousands of pounds worth of non-perishable […]

October 15, 2020

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Reflections on Lockdown – Challenges, Perspectives, Benefits & Vision

Dublin Council of Churches – Annual Forum Day REFLECTIONS ON LOCKDOWN TIMES – CHALLENGES, PERSPECTIVES BENEFITS AND VISION Statement of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin 15th October 2020 “This time last year, none of us could have imagined how 2020 would be so different. Very few of us had any understanding […]

October 11, 2020

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Novena in Honour of Our Lady of Aparecida

Comunidade Brasiliera Catolicos em Dublin NOVENA IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF APARECIDA Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Church of Saint Mary, Church Street, 11 October 2020 Introduction It has always been a great pleasure for me to be part of the celebrations of […]

October 8, 2020

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Mass for Traveller Mental Health Day

MASS OF THE OCCASION OF THE 1ST NATIONAL TRAVELLER MENTAL HEALTH DAY Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin Saint Peter’s Church, Phibsborough, 8 October 2020 “There is a growing awareness overall in Ireland of the challenge of addressing mental health issues. This […]

September 16, 2020

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Opening of Glendalough Exhibition at the NMI

NATIONAL MUSEUM of IRELAND EXHIBITION “GLENDALOUGH; POWER, PRAYER, PILGRIMAGE” Words of greeting of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin National Museum of Ireland, Wednesday 16 September 2020 “I am very pleased that the Knockatemple Hand Bell, which had come into the possession of the Archbishop of Dublin some decades […]

September 14, 2020

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Ordination to the Priesthood of Frank Drescher

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF FRANK DRESCHER Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral Dublin, 14 September 2020 As a young priest, Pope John Paul II wrote a short play entitled “The Jeweller’s Shop”. It was about […]

September 12, 2020

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Concluding Mass of Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage

Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes CONCLUDING MASS OF THE VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ———————————————————– Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 12 September 2020 The final hours of our annual pilgrimage to Lourdes have always been special moments. Ourfinal Mass is celebrated; there is the emotional […]

September 10, 2020

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Homily at Opening of Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage

VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Church of Saint Bernadette, Clogher Road, 8th September 2020 This is a gathering that none of us had anticipated. For only the second time in its history, the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes […]

September 9, 2020

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Care at the end of life – Bishop’s Statement

‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life: Statement Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment […]

September 7, 2020

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Ordinations to the Permanent Deaconate

DUBLIN DIOCESE ORDINATIONS TO THE PERMANENT DEACONATE Over three days recently, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin ordained 7 new permanent deacons for service in the Archdiocese of Dublin. The ceremonies took place in three different venues. This brings to a total of 33 permanent deacons ordained by Archbishop Martin […]

September 4, 2020

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Press Releases

Lourdes From Home – Join the 2020 Virtual Pilgrimage

Frontline workers and the sick among those remembered in On-Line Pilgrimage to Lourdes Those who lost their lives since the Pandemic began, those who are ill and frontline workers will be among those remembered in the first ever “Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes” which will be run Archdiocese of Dublin […]

September 2, 2020

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Prayers for Lebanon

Universal Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Lebanon Pope Francis invited the entire Church to take part in a Universal Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Lebanon to be held on Friday next, 4th September. The event is to draw attention to the current situation in the […]

August 23, 2020

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Homily at St. Mary’s Sunday Mass

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ————————————————- Saint Mary’s Church Street, 23 August 2020 “Economic consequences of pandemic may well challenge people’s mental health and their sense of personal identity and worth. Some may be tempted to give in to a pattern […]

August 20, 2020

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Prayer Resources for use during Coronavirus Pandemic

Thank you to our colleagues in the Catholic Communications Office for compiling a range of prayer resources for all of us to draw on at this time. With them, we will keep working as long as we can to use on line technology to help us pray, to give us hope […]

August 16, 2020

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Racist intolerance is always dangerous language

TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 2020 Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ——————————————- Pro-Cathedral Dublin, 16th August 2020 “Racist intolerance is always dangerous language and is always a one-way street towards negativity and disrespect”. Jesus moves on from Gennesaret to the region of […]

August 9, 2020

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Homily at Pro Cathedral Sunday Mass

NINETEENTH SUNDAY 2020 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, 9th August 2020 “After the great miracle of the nourishing of the crowd through the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, in today’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples to go ahead of him to the other […]

July 31, 2020

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Eid Celebrations Croke Park

EID CELEBRATIONS 2020 AT CROKE PARK, DUBLIN Words of Greeting of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin Friday 31 July 2020 I am happy to have this occasion to wish the entire Muslim community in Ireland and especially those gathered here in Croke Park: Eid Mubarak, warm wishes […]

July 24, 2020

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Statement on revised guidance for Churches

Friday 3 July 2020 Archbishop Diarmuid Martin welcomed the new guidance issued by government this evening on places of worship. He said parishes will work diligently to observe the new norms to ensure people can attend Mass safely. Archbishop Martin also asked parishioners to note that the use […]

July 22, 2020

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Towards Peace Spiritual Support Service

Towards Peace Spiritual Support Service Towards Peace is a service offering spiritual support for anybody who has been abused, physically emotionally, sexually, spiritually, in a religious/church environment. Towards Peace was established in October 2014 by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference and is now co-funded by the IEC and AMRI […]

July 13, 2020

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Reflections on Covid-19 from St. Patrick’s College Maynooth

Reflections on Covid-19 from St. Patrick’s College Maynooth Dr Gaven Kerr is a philosophy lecturer at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth Treating People with Dignity The British Medical Journal recently published a debate in which a professor of bioethics argued that age should be a legitimate factor in […]

July 2, 2020

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Statement on 50 person cap on Churches

Churches across the Republic of Ireland are still awaiting information on the announced protocol between the Government and religious bodies about the numbers that may attend religious services, especially in large buildings. The new Northern Ireland advice is that the number should calculated on the basic of proportionality to the […]

May 28, 2020

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Statements on re-opening Churches for Public Worship

Statement of Archbishop Martin, Thursday, June 4th Preparation for Reopening of places for public worship: There is a willingness on the part of public authorities to examine the possibility of bringing forward the opening of Churches for public worship into Phase 3 of the Roadmap, which would begin on […]

May 27, 2020

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Pentecost Reflection

A PENTECOST REFLECTION OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN After his resurrection, at the moment in which he returned to his Father, Jesus pours out the Spirit upon his disciples and makes them sharers in his own mission. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the disciples went out on the […]

May 23, 2020

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Marriage Preparation Courses

Marriage Preparation Courses ACCORD Dublin continues to provide marriage preparation courses for couples in the diocese. Despite having had to cancel 26 courses between March and July, the majority of our couples are rescheduled, and for those whose weddings are going ahead during this difficult period, individual courses will be […]

May 15, 2020

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Latest Update on Coronavirus Situation

FURTHER GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS SITUATION 4 June 2020 Diocesan Retreat: The main Diocesan Retreat was to begin at Tulfarris Hotel on Sunday next 7th June. Father Brendan Purcell, who was to preach the Retreat, has prepared a short video talk on the subject he had chosen for the […]