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“It is not enough just to say sorry. Structures that permit or facilitate abuse must be broken down and broken down forever.” Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
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The death has taken place of Fr. Tony Coote. RIP
"Tony showed all of us how strength can be witnessed even in the face of human weakness. His courage leaves all of us more humble. May the Lord welcome & give him the deep peace to which he witnessed in his suffering.” - AB Martin
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Our prayers & Birthday Greetings to Archbishop Diarmuid Martin who turns 75 today.
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Archbishop Dermot Farrell with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Archbishop Eamon Martin at the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI in St Peter’s Square.
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Archbishop elect Dermot Farrell on RTÉ New Year Coverage
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Best wishes to Brother Kevin.
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Pope Francis prays in silence at the Candle of Innocence for survivors of abuse
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Welcome to the newly ordained Fr. Frank Drescher! Congratulations & prayerful good wishes.
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Welcome Bishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop elect of Dublin.
In all our prayers and assured of the support of the people and priests of the Diocese as you begin your important mission.
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“My hope is that that Pope Francis will speak kindly but also speak frankly. The recent history of the Church in Ireland had its moments of real darkness. We need a Church of light, a light that exposes darkness for what it is.” Archbishop Martin
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Pope Francis’ blue Skoda Car is going to
@Crosscare1
to help homeless families in the Mater Dei Family Hub
#popeinireland2018
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“I share the joy of Muslim families who enrich Ireland and Irish culture through their hard work and creativity" - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at Eid, Croke Park
@CrokePark
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Nuns hold marathon prayer relay for Covid-19 frontline
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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said it is strange and disappointing that a 50 person limit is imposed on Churches for Public Worship and is seeking a reasonable and responsible situation to allow more people to attend Mass on 29th.
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“I come as a pastor. “ “and I am up for the challenge” Archbishop elect Dermot Farrell
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The Irish Church after the Referendum must renew its commitment to support life. The Church is called to be pro-life not just in words & statements & manifestoes but to be pro-life by being a Church which reflects the loving care of Jesus for human life at any stage. AB Martin
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Please keep Frank Drescher in your prayers as he is ordained to the Diocesan priesthood this morning in the Pro- Cathedral.
Saint Laurence O' Toole, man of faith, pray for us.
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It is a great joy for me to announce the Holy Father has decided that the next world meeting of families will be held in Dublin, Ireland!
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" I am horrified to find traces of such racism among believers. The terms “refugee” and “asylum seeker” should only arouse heartfelt concern in the Christian heart."
Archbishop Martin
#advent
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Archbishop Martin with the inspirational Fr. Tony Coote as he is awarded an honorary doctorate from
@ucddublin
#walkwhileyoucan
@IMNDA
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In all our prayers today we remember the family, friends and Garda colleagues of Detective Garda Colm Horkan, tragically killed in the line of duty in Roscommon last night.
May he Rest in Peace.
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Please keep Robert Smyth in your prayers as he is ordained to the priesthood in the Pro Cathedral in Dublin today. Congratulations to Robert, his family and the parish of Knocklyon.
@NVocations
@CatholicBishops
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Eamonn Walsh as Auxiliary Bishop of our Diocese as he has reached the of 75. We wish him every peace and blessing in the years ahead.
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Warm applause for the new Bishop of Cork and Ross, Fintan Gavin
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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the terrible tragedy in Newcastle. May God give them strength & comfort at this difficult time. May little Carla, Darragh & Conor Rest In Peace together.
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BROTHER KEVIN'S RETIREMENT: MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP FARRELL
(Pictured: Brother Kevin Crowley of the Capuchin Day Centre after receiving the Oireachtas Human Dignity Award in Leinster House in December 2018. Photo by John McElroy.)
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Archbishop Martin leads tonight’s torchlight procession in
#Lourdes
with the Dublin Pilgrimage
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Many well deserved standing ovations for Fr. Tony Coote who told everyone “When the train stops, I will step onto that platform with hope and no fear”
#faith
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Churches should be allowed to reopen for public worship while limit of 10 mourners at funerals is ‘cruel’, says Archbishop -
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Churches in Dublin will join in ringing the bells at 11am tomorrow to celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick.
Dóchas linn Naomh Pádraig.
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Archbishop Dermot Farrell welcomes Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London, who has been appointed by Pope Francis as Apostolic Visitator for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic faithful in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland.
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Tues Feb 2, Archbishop-Elect Dermot Farrell will be installed as Archbishop of Dublin in the Pro-Cathedral. Mass can be watched via the Pro webcam @ 10:30am.
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Newly ordained Deacon Joe Keegan and Archbishop Farrell after today's ceremony in Clondalkin parish church. Congratulations Deacon Joe.
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“My message is that we should discourage people from taking risks. And Church life isn’t just what happens within the Church walls - real joy comes from reaching out and helping others. “ -Archbishop Martin
@drivetimerte
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We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Aisling Murphy’s family, friends and school community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we hold Aisling in our hearts. Ar dheis Dé a hanam dílis
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Congratulations to Dublin's Fr. Fintan Gavin, who
#Pope
Francis has chosen as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Cork & Ross. We are all keeping him in our prayers at this time. Dublin's loss is Cork's gain!
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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin welcomes the new guidance issued by government this evening on places of worship. Parishes will work diligently with the new norms to ensure people can attend Mass safely - these are important steps forward and vital for the common good of all.
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This evening we begin our historic Virtual Pilgrimage to
#Lourdes
- join on us line for prayer & reflection. We remember especially those who are sick, those who have died, those who are grieving & those who care for them in these difficult times. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us
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AB Martin in a message to parishes, says he is seriously concerned that many people may be underestimating the seriousness of the current situation in Dublin. He says the measures introduced, no matter how they may sadden us, are appropriate at this time.
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“ Being Pro-life means protecting and loving every human being. There are no second-class humans worthy of less protection and care than others are. “ - AB Martin
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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin & Archbishop Michael Jackson of the Church of Ireland will lead a silent procession through
#Dublin
City this
#GoodFriday
at 7.15pm, Leaving from Christchurch Cathedral onto the Pro-Cathedral carrying the Cross of the Taizé
@taize
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Keeping in our thoughts and prayers the family and friends of the two victims of the tragic road accident close to us in Drumcondra this morning.
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“At Christmas the faith of our childhood becomes re-energized and evokes something that always remains buried deep in our hearts.”
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin,
#http
://bit.ly/2Sm7pfV
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On this Day of Prayer for Survivors & victims of abuse, we remember Pope Francis’ prayer at the perpetual candle for survivors at Pro Cathedral last August.
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The amazing Knockatemple Bell, thought to be over 1,000 years old, which Archbishop Martin today donated to the care of the National Museum of Ireland.
#history
#church
@NMIreland
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We remember in our prayers today Seema Banu, Ballinteer, her young daughter Affira and son Fazan. May the Lord provide comfort & consolation to her family, friends and the wider community.
May they Rest in Peace.
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Incredible witness of faith in our loving God from Fr. Tony Coote. Be not afraid.
#LateLateShow
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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has welcomed the announcement that places of worship can open at the beginning of phase 3 beginning, June 29th. He said "this this will be a consolation to many people and preparations will be intensified to ensure this can be done safely."
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“Every human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death has equal right to life and care.” Archbishop Martin at
#WorldDayoftheSick2018
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Capuchins open church to diners as demand for food parcels soars 25%
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“Thoughts & prayers” can seem like such a cliche at times - but truly, our thoughts are with Keelin Shanley’s grieving family & friends this evening. And our prayers - in the hope that they will find strength and peace.
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Statement from Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Invasion of Ukraine
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This morning Archbishop Martin unveils a commemorative plaque in the Pro Cathedral to remember where Pope Francis prayed for victims & survivors of abuse one year ago
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"We are called to make painful sacrifices for the common good. I am aware of the fact that these measures will be painful for many. The decisions are made to respond in the best possible way to an unforeseen and complex situation. "
AB Martin
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“What Pope Francis does is to find ways in which he can win hearts for what the teaching of Jesus involves, not through imposing and judging, but through winning and attracting”
AB Diarmuid Martin
@WMOF2018
@CatholicBishops
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Today is the Feast of Saint Kevin, Patron Saint of our Diocese. He made Glendalough a place of learning and formation, a place of prayer and a place of spiritual renewal where people came to find new depth in life.
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Archbishop Martin greets the Apostolic Nuncio Jude Thaddeus Okolo before a Liturgical Reception at the Pro Cathedral
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“The perpetrators and sponsors of such violence merit nothing but rejection and distain. They belong behind bars and their business of death must be undermined and destroyed “ - AB Martin on the recent spate of violence on the streets of Dublin
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We gathered in Clonliffe this evening to bid a fond farewell to our dear colleague, Fr. Fintan Gavin. The Diocese of Cork & Ross is blessed to have him as their new Bishop.
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In these times, we have every right to make an appeal that the temporary suspension of public worship to prevent the spread of the virus, should be for the shortest possible time. Christian life is not suspended. The life of the Church must go on & must go on with renewed vigour.
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Newly ordained Fr.James Daly & Fr. Bill O’Shaugnessy with Archbishop Martin
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What went wrong in my church that allow such a situation to continue, church run institutions should be places where people experience the warm embrace of Jesus Christ particularly vulnerable people, not harshness, judgement and disrespect. Archbishop Martin
@drivetimerte
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Archbishop Martin blesses the shamrock at Mass for Saint Patrick's Day
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President Higgins and Archbishop Martin meet with members of the Sri Lankan community in Ireland before Mass for the victims of last week’s atrocity
#SriLanka
@PresidentIRL
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Archbishop Martin will celebrate 11.00am Mass in the Pro Cathedral, Sunday, 28 April to remember in a special way & pray for those killed in the Easter Sunday Bombings in Sri Lanka. A Book of Condolence will be available to sign before and after Mass.
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Marie Collins address the World Meeting of Families on the abuse of children in the Catholic Church “all of us must raise our voices” to keep children safe
#WorldMeetingofFamilies
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Members of the Sri Lankan community in Ireland & President Higgins will attend Mass in the Pro Cathedral with Archbishop Martin at 11am tomorrow, to remember all those who died in last week’s atrocities in
#SriLanka
@PresidentIRL
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“For many believers attending religious services is important for their mental and spiritual health. “
AB Martin
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Keeping In our prayers almost 2,000 pilgrims, especially our sick pilgrims, who depart Dublin tomorrow morning for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to
#Lourdes
.
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“The future of the Church in Ireland remains very much the responsibility of the entire Church community in Ireland. Now we must be asking ourselves: where should we be going in the years to come?” AB Martin
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Archbishop Martin is leading Ireland’s largest pilgrimage to Lourdes with almost 2,000 people volunteers, sick, medics & students taking part
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Listen back to Archbishop Dermot Farrell who spoke on
@morningireland
about how restrictions on public worship are impacting the life of the
#faithful
@RTERadio1
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Welcoming news that public worship can resume AB Martin said “ Worship contributes to the personal well being of believers. Opening will help parishes prepare for the celebration of Christmas & for Christian communities to bring hope & care to the lonely & marginalized “
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Our
#Lourdes
Pilgrimage is coming to a close. Thanks to everyone who volunteered for their amazing support and incredible work with the sick pilgrims. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
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Archbishop Martin & Brother Kevin at breakfast to mark the anniversary of Pope Francis’ visit to the Capuchin Day Centre last year
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“Removing the Catholic Church entirely from the realm of education would lead to an impoverishment of what pluralism means. Religion gives believers an integrated vision of life that todays’ splintered society needs.” Archbishop Martin
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#Pope
Francis meeting Archbishop Martin in Rome as it is confirmed he will come to Dublin for the World Meeting of Families!
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“The Pope has to speak frankly about our past but also about our future. We need a Church with confidence: not the confidence of popularity or arrogance but the confidence that comes from men and women captivated by the message of Jesus.” AB Martin
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Plaque in Pro Cathedral remembers where Pope Francis prayed for survivors of abuse
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Archbishop Dermot Farrell has asked all parishes in the Archdiocese of Dublin to pray the Synod Prayer during
#advent
so we can mark time with the Lord, as we set out on a year of prayer, reflection and planning.
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DONEGAL TRAGEDY: STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP DERMOT FARRELL
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Today is the Feast of St Joseph the Worker. In this Year of St Joseph, we pray especially for those working on the front line and for all made redundant / unemployed due to the pandemic.
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