RTÉ to broadcast first Mass using new Irish language translation of the Roman Missal

by DavidM | Dec 1, 2017 | News archive 2017

“This new edition of An Leabhar Aifrinn Rómhánach is a testament to what can be achieved through continuous collaboration” –  Bishop Kelly (Leagan Gaeilge Thíos / Irish language version below) At 11.00am on Sunday 3 December, 2017, the First Sunday of Advent,...

Archbishop Eamon Martin launches interactive online Advent 2017 Calendar

by DavidM | Nov 27, 2017 | News archive 2017

“As Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of our Lord, I encourage the faithful, notwithstanding our hectic schedule over the coming weeks, to make time to pray – alone and with loved ones – and by so doing to draw nearer to Christ”  “Let’s Talk...

Homily notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin at the Mass to celebrate the re-opening of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

by DavidM | Nov 26, 2017 | News archive 2017

26 November 2017 Homily Today, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King.  Kings are not all that popular in today’s democratic world.  It is interesting, however, to remember that the term “king” appears at the very first moments of the life of Jesus on earth and at...

Archbishop Neary presents 545 young people with John Paul II Awards

by DavidM | Nov 21, 2017 | Features, Headlines

On Thursday, 16 November 2017, at Our Lady’s Basilica, Knock, Archbishop Michael Neary presented 545 young people from across the Archdiocese of Tuam with their John Paul II Awards. With over 1,200 people in attendance, Archbishop Neary welcomed the young people,...

Ordination of Rev Bill O’Shaughnessy and Rev James Daly for the Archdiocese of Dublin

by DavidM | Nov 16, 2017 | Features, Headlines

  Homily notes of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the ordination of Bill O’Shaughnessy and James Daly to the priesthood 11am St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 14th November 2017 Introduction “We gather as a diocesan community on this Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole,...