War represents the failure of politics and dialogue - Archbishop Eamon
“War represents the failure of politics, politics and dialogue” – Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for Mass on the Feast of Saint Patrick. Ukrainians continue to celebrate Mass and the sacraments on the streets, in the bunkers and shelters, doing their best to bring to their fearful people the love and compassion of ChristIt is […]
Bishops welcome return to full public worship
Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered in-person recently for their Spring 2022 General Meeting at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth. The President of the Conference is Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and the Vice-President is Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin. Welcoming the full return to public worship, bishops stated, “As the remaining Covid-19 restrictions […]
Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary
“Many families from right across our communities still endure the anguish of not knowing why, or how their loved ones were killed or injured or punished or targeted or disappeared or defamed or locked up, or interned or otherwise banished. Their unanswered questions linger on“. “As a society we have to find ways to open […]
Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes Pope Francis’ Message for World Communications Day 2022
Archbishop Eamon Martin has welcomed this year’s World Communications Day message which has just been published by Pope Francis. Archbishop Martin said, “I warmly welcome Pope Francis’ 2022 World Communications Day message, which emphasises the importance of listening. This year’s message, Listening with the ear of the heart, is an invitation to reflect on how […]
Catholic Schools Week: 23rd – 30th January 2022
Catholic Schools Week: 23rd – 30th January 2022 Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in schools across the island of Ireland from Sunday 23 January – Sunday 30 January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’. A wide range of resources for schools can be accessed by clicking here. Sharing […]