Bishop Fintan Monahan, Bishop of Killaloe, has congratulated Archbishop Eugene M. Nugent on his appointment by Pope Francis as Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait and Qatar.  Bishop Fintan said, “I warmly congratulate Archbishop Eugene on his appointment as Nuncio to Kuwait and Qatar.  Archbishop Eugene has always kept close links with the Diocese of Killaloe and […]

Accord’s counselling service supports individuals, couples and families on 01 531 3331 and www.accord.ie Accord spokesperson available for media interviews, see contact details below The largest counselling service in Ireland, Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG (Accord), supported by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has launched a multi-channel advertising campaign – across digital platforms, social […]

“Faith and prayer can be a tremendous support to individuals and society during these difficult times”

“No one needs to live in fear. I repeat don’t suffer in silence. Seek help and stop the abuse now whether it be emotional, psychological, physical or coercive control” – Bishop Nulty   Introduction “In the beginning was the Word” Saint John reminds us this morning as he did at the later Mass on Christmas Day; nine days later […]

World Day of Peace 2021 – Homily notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Dublin Pro-Cathedral 1 January 2021 We begin our New Year in a climate of concern and insecurity about our future.  Many live in fear and apprehension and rightly so. Many are tempted to see the future only in terms […]

Homily for World Day of Peace 2021 and New Year message “2021 marks the centenary of a year that led to increased separation, discord and polarisation of relationships on this island … All the more reason, then, for us to commit to looking out for each other, developing greater mutual understanding and to building that culture […]

As 2021 begins, many people will be hopeful for a brighter and safer future. The pandemic of 2020 brought grief, anxiety and uncertainty, as well as economic loss and disruption of livelihoods. Many aspects of life that we had taken for granted, like visiting loved ones in nursing homes, or popping in to a see […]

1.At the dawn of a new year, I extend cordial greetings to Heads of State and Government, leaders of International Organizations, spiritual leaders and followers of the different religions, and to men and women of good will. To all I offer my best wishes that the coming year will enable humanity to advance on the […]

The faculty and students of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, and the Pontifical University warmly welcome and rejoice at the appointment today by Pope Francis of Bishop Dermot Farrell as Archbishop of Dublin.  Archbishop-elect Farrell served as Vice-President and President of the College from 1993-2007. During his tenure, Archbishop-elect Farrell demonstrated his extra-ordinary work ethic, wise […]

I am delighted to hear that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Dermot Farrell to be the next Archbishop of Dublin. Bishop Dermot brings with him many years of pastoral experience in busy parishes as well as a ten year term as President of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth. Since he joined the Episcopal Conference as Bishop […]