Archbishop Eamon Martin offers prayers for those killed and injured in the Orlando shootings

12 Jun 2016

Archbishop Eamon said, “Like many people across Ireland I have been greatly shocked and saddened when hearing of the shootings today in Orlando, Florida.  Many Irish families enjoy visits to this beautiful and friendly place, and it is heartbreaking to hear about such a high number of people killed in violent circumstances.  The taking of innocent human life is always wrong.  On behalf of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference I wish to express my profound condolences and I offer prayers of solidarity from Ireland to those who have been touched by this tragedy in the United States.  In the coming days I ask that the faithful remember in their prayers, and at Mass, all those who have been injured or killed, and their families.”

  • Archbishop Eamon Martin is Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland and President of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.