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FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin     Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 19th March 2014     We gather one year after that day on which Pope Francis solemnly inaugurated his mission as Bishop of Rome and Shepherd […]

First Sunday of Lent 2014  Rite of Election Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Pro-Cathedral, 9th March 2014  “The celebration of the Rite of Election is a most significant one in the life of our diocese.  Anyone who recognises and experiences in faith the Good News of Jesus Christ feels the […]

   A dialogue with the Parish Pastoral Councils of the North City Deanery   FOSTERING FAITH IN THE CITY CENTRE   Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ————————– Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, 27th February 2014    “I am very happy to have this dialogue with the […]

 RESS LAUNCH OF “EMMANUEL” 2014 Speaking Notes of Archbishop Martin   Crosscare Migrant Centre, Dublin, 26th February 2014   “Before coming here this morning I wanted to check that I had my facts and figures correct and that I was on-focus about exactly what Emmanuel is, both in its original […]

DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE 2014 Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin  RDS, Dublin, 22nd February 2014        “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  That is the question that we heard Jesus put to his disciples in the […]

Press Release February 19th 2014 10th anniversary of Erga Migrantes Caritas Christi  JOURNEYING TOGETHER: CHALLENGES FACING MIGRANTS TODAY Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   “Just two weeks ago the population of Switzerland voted, in a referendum, by a narrow margin to place a cap on […]

    BLESSING OF THE WHITTY WING OF THE MATER MISERICORDIAE UNIVERSITY   Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin ————————–   Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, 28th February 2014   Why does the State in Ireland delegate a large sector of heath care provision to private […]

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2014 5th Sunday of the Year  Homily Notes of Archbishop Martin at Church of Saint Therese, Mount Merrion, 8th February 2014 “What does it mean to be a Catholic today?  At the last census in Ireland, 25% of the population of the Archdiocese of Dublin registered as […]

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin celebrates World day of the Sick    “God never created anyone whom he does not love.  All of us belong together.” WORLD DAY OF THE SICK Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin – Church of Saint Therese, Mount Merrion, 8th February 2014   […]

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 2014 MASS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE L’ARCHE COMMUNITY IN DUBLIN Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street, 2nd February 2014  “At this Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in […]

EVENING PRAYER ON THE DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2014   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Terenure College, Dublin, 3rd February 2014   “When the Superiors General of the male Religious Orders, resident in Rome, asked for a meeting to greet the new Pope last […]

OPENING OF THE MARGARET AYLWARD CENTRE FOR FAITH AND DIALOGUE Reflections of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin  – Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin, 1st February 2014 “This is an extraordinary building.  It takes us all by surprise.  It is a wonderful example of contemporary creativity in building and style and yet it is surrounded […]

    Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative National Conference  “QUENCHING THE THIRST: SPIRITUALITY AND ADDICTION”   Reflections of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin     Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, 1st February 2014       “The Irish Bishops’ Drugs initiative is a unique Church response to the […]

  Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative National Conference “QUENCHING THE THIRST: SPIRITUALITY AND ADDICTION” Reflections of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin  Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, 1st February 2014         “The Irish Bishops’ Drugs initiative is a unique Church response to the challenge of substance abuse in Ireland.  It is […]

Third Sunday of Advent 2013 60TH ANNIVERSARY MASS OF THE CHURCH OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD, CABRA WEST Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra, 15th December 2013 “The Gospel of this morning’s Mass recalls once again that great figure John the […]

Third Sunday of Advent 2013 OPENING OF SHRINE OF BLESSED JOHN PAUL II Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Church of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Navan Road, 14th December 2013 “The Gospel of this afternoon’s Mass recalls once again that great figure John the Baptist.  John’s task was […]

PRESENTATION OF THE ON LINE ARCHIVE OF IRISH RELIGIOUS TEXTS 1600-1882   Remarks of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin   Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, 11th December 2013   “Just fifteen years ago, many around the world were celebrating the end of the Cold War as The End of History.  It is not […]

  Press Release   ECUMENICAL SERVICE OF SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES   Opening Greeting of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin   Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 11th December 2013     “This afternoon, at this ecumenical service of support for the People of the Philippines, and especially for the Philippine Community in […]

Second Sunday of Advent 2013 MASS FOR WORKERS OF DUBLIN “ACCORD”  Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin All Hallows College, Dublin, 8th December 2013 “Christmas is almost upon us. Indeed for weeks now we are being bombarded by the commercial preparations for Christmas.  Our newspapers come […]

MASS FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION RATHFARNHAM Homily notes of Most Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, 8th December 2013             “We gather in prayer and reflection as we give thanks to God and invoke God’s blessing on this handsomely restored Church of […]

A COMMON WORD AND THE FUTURE OF MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN DIALOGUE Address of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Mater Dei Institute, Dublin, 6th December 2013   “You are welcome to Dublin.  This is a unique and an important conference.  I welcome those who have come from abroad.  I welcome representatives of the Muslim and […]

      First Sunday of Advent 2013       FEAST OF SAINT ANDREW       Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin           Church of Saint Andrew, Westland Row, 1st December 2013       “We celebrate the first Sunday […]

ALL HALLOWS COLLEGE VINCENTIAN CHARISM AWARD  Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin All Hallows College, Dublin, 26th November 2013  “I am very honoured to receive the All Hallows College Vincentian Charism Award this evening, but I have to say immediately that I am wary of awards.  […]

Feast of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe   TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHILD SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION OFFICE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBLIN    Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin    Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 24th November 2013   “For over a year […]

Thirty Third Sunday of the Year 2013 INSTALLATION OF FATHER DAVID BROUGH AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PARISH OF MARY IMMACULATE, REFUGE OF SINNERS Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin  Our Lady of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines, 17th November 2013   “The Gospel of this mornings Mass is a complex […]

OFFICIAL OPENING OF MALAHIDE PARISH PASTORAL CENTRE   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Saint Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, 16th November 2013       As I prepared to come here this afternoon, I began thinking of the evolution of the plans to build the Roman Catholic Cathedral […]

    32nd Sunday of the Year 2013 MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORK OF THE SOCIETY OF THE DIVINE WORD IN THE PARISH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, CITY QUAY   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin      ——————– 10th November 2013   The […]

FEAST OF SAINT LAURENCE O’TOOLE 2013 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   ——————– Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 14th November 2013 I am very happy to welcome all of you who have come to the Pro-Cathedral this morning to celebrate the Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole, who […]

EXTRACTS FROM HOMILY OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN AT MASS FOR THE PHILIPPINE COMMUNITY Pro-Cathedral, 18.30 November 17th  “As the news broke earlier this week of the horrendous disaster that took place in the Philippines, I immediately wanted to find an occasion to be with some representatives of the Philippine community here […]

  1913 Lockout Centenary Commemoration   S.I.P.T.U SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE FOR DECEASED MEMBERS   Words of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Newman University Church, 12th November 2013   From the Letter of James: My brothers and sisters: do you with your acts of favouritism really believe in […]

 MASS FOR THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF TROCAIRE  Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 11th November 2013  “Trocaire is a fruit of the renewal of the Church in Ireland in the immediate aftermath of the Second Vatican Council.  At that time, and especially with the publication of […]

MASS FOR DECEASED PRIESTS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBLIN 2013 Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Pro-Cathedral, 9th November 2013 “We come to remember in prayer the priests of the Archdiocese of Dublin and priests from religious congregations, who ministered in the Archdiocese, who died during the past year.  We […]

30th Sunday of the Year 2013 MASS FOR RETIRING PRINCIPAL OF SAINT FERGAL’S NATIONAL SCHOOL Homily Notes of  Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Saint Fergal’s Ballywaltrim, 27th October 2013   “Last Sunday’s Gospel reminded us that we must pray often without tiring.  In today’s Gospel, Saint Luke places the emphasis on how we […]

INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF DISCALCED CARMELITE PROVINCIALS Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin,   Emmaus Centre, 22nd October 2013 “See that you are dressed for action and have your lamps lit”.  These words reflect a constant theme that we find in all the Gospels. We must be ready.  We must live […]

 29th Sunday of the Year 2013  175th ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT PETER’S CHURCH PHIBSBORO   Homily Notes of Archbishop  Diarmuid Martin  – Saint Peter’s Church, Phibsboro, 20th October 2013  “The Gospel reading we have just heard is often called the parable of the unjust judge. Certainly the unjust judge appears as a […]

29th Sunday of the Year 2013 REFURBISHMENT OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT AGNES, CRUMLIN,  AND DEDICATION OF THE NEW ALTAR  Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Church of Saint Agnes, Crumlin, 19th October 2013     “This is a great occasion for the Parish of Saint Agnes in Crumlin and indeed […]

Saint Patrick’s College, Drumcondra MASS FOR THE OPENING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013  Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin      Saint Patrick’s College Church, 17th October 2013  The different Gospels tell the story of the call of the apostles – and thus of the origins of […]

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Contending Modernities Conference GLOBAL MIGRATION AND THE BUILDING OF A COMMON LIFE   Lecture Notes of  Archbishop Martin, Notre Dame London Centre, 14th October 2013         “I am not quite sure why I should have been invited to give this public lecture this evening.  I am not a […]

    MASS FOR MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION **    Homily Notes Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin    Newman University Church, Dublin, 11th October 2013       “There are two fortuitous facts which make our celebration this evening special.              The first […]

National University of Ireland Maynooth  Mass for the Opening of the Academic Year Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin  Archbishop of Dublin,  Saint Patrick’s College Church, 7th October 2013         “I am very pleased to be able to celebrate this Mass for the Opening of the Academic Year, which […]

    MASS ON THE OCCASION OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE   MICHAELMAS LAW TERM 2013       Homily Notes of   Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin       ——————–   Saint Michan’s Church, Halston Street, 7th October 2013       We come, as […]

27th Sunday of the Year 2013 INSTALLATION OF NEW RECTOR OF POLISH CHAPLAINCY   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Saint Audeons Church, High Street, October 2013       “We are coming towards the conclusion of the Year of Faith.  During this year we […]

NATIONAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS 2013    Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Mater Dei Institute, Dublin, 5th October 2013    “I am very pleased to be able to say a few short words at the opening of this National Religious Education Congress 2013 on the theme:  Increase […]

CENTENARY OF SAINT LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL, RATHMINES.   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin       Church of Our Lady of Refuge, Rathmines, 4th October 2013   “Today, we celebrate the centenary of the Saint Louis High School, which opened its doors in September 1913.  We come […]

Parish of the Travelling People EMBRACING INCLUSION Launch of the New Local Parish Hospitality Programme Initiative   Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin All Hallows College, Dublin, 25th September 2013   “Pope Francis has an amazing ability to find simple words to pose fundamental questions about […]

 24th Sunday of the Year 2013,  CENTENARY OF THE PARISH OF OUR LADY OF DOLOURS, GLASNEVIN    Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin    Church of Our Lady of Dolours, 15th September 2013    “We all know the Gospel of the Prodigal Son.  However our familiarity […]

NEW EVANGELISATION IN A NEW IRELAND – CONTENT AND STYLE   Speaking notes of  Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Kilkenny, 13th September 2013       “Some years ago I headed off to my first ad limina visit to Pope Benedict XVI.  I headed out to Rome […]

HOMILY OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN AT THE CLOSING MASS OF THE DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2013 11th September 2013 “Our pilgrimage draws to a close.  Since the start of our pilgrimage on Sunday morning, at the silence of the Grotto, we have passed four full and intense days together.  […]

HOMILY OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN AT THE OPENING OF THE DUBLIN DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2103  Lourdes, 8th September 2103  There is always something quite radical about faith in Jesus Christ.  This is stressed very much in today’s Gospel reading.  The words of Jesus are strong.  He speaks even of […]

    50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRESENCE OF THE URSULINE SISTERS IN CABINTEELY   Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin      ——————– Church of Saint Brigid, Cabinteely, 29th August 2013     We have come to celebrate the anniversary of the coming of the Ursuline Sisters to […]

  EUROPEAN PROVINCE CHAPTER OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS Homily Notes ofMost Rev. Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin    ——————–Emmaus Centre, 23rd August 2013   Jesus had begun to disturb the sense of power and security of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.  They feel that he is undermining them.  In their turn, […]

Episcopal Ordination of Very Rev. Denis Nulty

STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN ON THE PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL SECTIONS OF THE MURPHY REPORT     “For those who were abused by Patrick McCabe the publication of the final sections of Chapter 20 of the Murphy Report will bring to life again for them horrific experiences.   My comment […]

12th Sunday of the Year 2013 ORDINATION OF PERMANENT DEACONS Homily Notes of Archbishop of Dublin, Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 23rd June 2013 “This evening’s ceremony is an important event in the life of the Archdiocese of Dublin as we ordain three further permanent deacons who will serve our diocese and our parishes.   […]

200th Anniversary of St. Finian’s Church, Newcastle, Homily Notes of  Archbishop Martin, 16th June 2013   Since accepting to be come here to Newcastle for this celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of this Church of Saint Finian, I have been trying to imagine something of what Newcastle must have […]

Opening Liturgy of the ENNISCORTHY EUCHARISTIC GATHERING 2013 Homily Notes of Archbishop Martin in Saint Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Friday May 31st “This day one year ago, I was a very nervous man.  It was just a little over a week before the opening of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in […]

MAYNOOTH DEACONATE ORDINATION 2013 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin  Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 26th May 2013   We celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.  Perhaps at times we can become trapped into a reflection of the Trinity which remains narrowly within technical theological formulations.  […]

The Russo Family Lecture:CATHOLIC IRELAND: PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE  Speaking Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin   Fordham Centre of Religion and Culture, New York, 24th April 2013                 “Ireland has changed and Ireland is changing.  The other evening I was at a lecture […]

PENTECOST SUNDAY 2013 Homily Notes of Archbishop Martin, Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 19th May 2013  “In our hymns and in the liturgy we refer to the Holy Spirit whose coming we celebrate on this Feast of Pentecost as the spirit of unity and the bond of love.  Our second reading reminds us that the […]

Homily from Archbishop Martin at the Vigil of the Feast of Pentecost, the Festival of Peoples in St. Marys Pro- Cathedral, Saturday May 18th 2013 – “We celebrate the Vigil of the Feast of Pentecost.  We recall that moment when the Holy Spirit first descended on Mary and the Apostles.  With […]

(Letter to the Editor of the Irish Times Newspaper from Archbishop Martin, May 16th 2013)      Dear Sir,   I write as a citizen of Ireland who happens also to be the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin.   Independent of the role of politicians and of judges, the Constitution of […]

The Russo Family Lecture    CATHOLIC IRELAND: PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Speaking Notes of    Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin   Archbishop of Dublin   Fordham Centre of Religion and Culture, New York, 24th April 2013   “Ireland has changed and Ireland is changing.  The other evening I was at a lecture […]

  Society of Saint Vincent de Paul  FREDERIC OZANAM – HIS LEGACY – THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR FUTURE   Speaking Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin  The Convention Centre, Dublin, 20th April 2013  “The area of Dublin in which we are gathered is an area which, to use the language of our day, […]

  Remembering Vatican II – Some Anglican Perspectives VATICAN II – LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD Speaking Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin  The Long Room Hub, Trinity College, 13th April 2013  “I am pleased, not just to have been invited to speak at the conclusion of this Conference, I am pleased, […]

        70th Anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 2013   Homily Notes of  Archbishop Martin at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mourne Road, Drimnagh, 6th April 2013                ” We look back and give thanks to God […]

  EASTER VIGIL 2013 Homily Notes of Archbishop Martin, Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 30th  March 2013  “In this holy night we celebrate the Lord’s resurrection.  We rejoice in the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death.  We pledge to live our own lives as children of the light of the […]

CHRISM MASS 2013 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro Cathedral, 28th March 2013 “Pope Francis continues to surprise us day after day.  I spoke to a friend of mine working in the Vatican who is in close contact with the Pope and asked him how […]

 Homily for Palm Sunday from Archbishop Martin at Mass in St. Marys’ Pro Cathedral, Sunday March 24th “We will hear two Gospel readings at this Mass.  We have just heard the account of Jesus’ Solemn Entry into Jerusalem. Later we will hear Saint Luke’s account of the Passion and death […]

  Tine Network  Conference 2013 Homily Notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Carlton Hotel, Tyrellstown, Dublin, 23rd March 20132012 “I am fascinated with statistics.  We need accurate statistics to make sound decisions.  But statistics never tell the full story.  In today’s world there are abundant statistics and surveys of public opinion.  […]

MASS AT THE END OF THE YEAR OF FAITH PARISH RETREAT  Homily Notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Saint MacCullin’s Church, Lusk, 22nd March 2013 “I suppose that none of you will be surprised to learn that the question I have been most often asked in the past few days is:  […]

BLESSING OF HANDS – OUR LADY’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CRUMLIN Homily notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin,Crumlin Hospital 22nd March 2013   When I heard the name that the new Pope had chosen after his election, I immediately saw that in that name that a programme was being announced.  Saint Francis of […]

Homily from Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at Mass to pray for the newly elected Pope Francis. St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Dublin March 16th 6pm On this eve of the Feast of Saint Patrick we gather to pray for the newly-elected Pope Francis.  We pray for the man; we pray for his […]

THANKSGIVING FOR MINISTRY OF POPE BENEDICT XVI  Homily Notes of  Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin Pro-Cathedral, Thursday 28th February 2013    We have come to give thanks to God for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI on this evening as he freely stands down from the exercise of his ministry after […]

Priestly ordination of Brendan Kealy, University Church, Stephen’s Green, Dublin Saturday 23rd February, Homily Notes of Archbishop Martin   The Gospel reading we have just heard is a reflection on how one puts into practice that most central teaching of Jesus Christ: the new commandment of love.  Saint Matthew is beginning to order his […]

  Homily Notes and Introduction from Archbishop Martin at the Rite of Chrisitian Initiation of Adults in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral on Sunday 17th February 61 people took part in this ceremony from 22 different parishes in the Archdiocese of Dublin –53 catechumens ( people preparing to join the Catholic […]

DOMINICAN DIACONATE ORDINATIONS 2013 Homily Notes of  Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin, Saint Saviour’s, Dominick Street, 16th February 2013 “The Gospel reading we have just heard – which is the Gospel reading assigned to the ordinary liturgy of today – is however particularly appropriate for this ceremony of the ordination […]

Homily Notes of  Diarmuid Martin  Archbishop of Dublin  University College Dublin, 13th February 2013 “With Ash Wednesday we begin the season of Lent.  The fundamental thrust of Lent is conversion, a renewal of our conversion at Baptism, a conversion of our hearts to God. The formula that we will use […]

Mass and Anointing of the Sick takes place in Our Lady of Victories Parish, Ballymun Road at 3pm on Sunday 10th February.

Day for Consecrated Life 2013 Homily Notes of Archbishop Martin, Holy Child Church, Larkhill-Whitehall-Santry, 1st February  2013 Once again we gather to celebrate Consecrated Life and to renew our dedication to the variety of charisms represented here this evening and the enormous contribution of Consecrated Life to the Life of the Archdiocese of […]