Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, President and Vice President respectively of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will represent the Irish bishops at the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the theme “The Vocation and...
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Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes announcement by Pope Francis that the next World Meeting of Families will take place in Dublin
I am delighted to hear that Pope Francis has announced that the 9th World Meeting of Families will take place in Dublin, and that Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is in Philadelphia with our delegation to hear the news directly from the Holy Father. Three years ago the 50th...
World Meeting of Families to be held in Dublin
Pope Francis has announced that the next World Meeting of Families will take place in 2018 in Dublin. He made the announcement at the concluding Mass of the World Meeting of Families which ended in Philadelphia this evening. It was the final stage of Pope Francis’...
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Latest Bishops’ statements and homilies on the marriage referendum
Bishop Liam MacDaid Pastoral Letter to the Catholic People of the Diocese of Clogher and to Christians and people of good-will
The following pastoral letter from Bishop Liam MacDaid was read at Masses in the diocese of Clogher on the weekend of 16/17 May 2015: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ and people of good-will, I am very conscious this weekend that you are gathering your...
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly: A Pastoral Statement on the Coming Referendums
I write this letter – my first as bishop of the archdiocese of Cashel and Emly – at a moment of singular importance for our country. In a few days those eligible to vote will have the opportunity to express their preferences in two referendums on Marriage and the age...
Bishop John Fleming: Pastoral Letter ‘Reflect on the Meaning of Marriage’
My dear priests and people, Reflect on the meaning of marriage This week, you will be asked to vote in a referendum which will change the meaning of marriage in the Constitution of Ireland. During the coming days I encourage you to think about the issues involved, to...
Bishop Francis Duffy on the marriage referendum
Newsletter message for 16/17 May 2015 Married love is a unique form of love between a man and a woman which has a special benefit for society. The word ‘unique’ is an attractive word because it means there is something special and impressive about it; what is unique...
Pastoral Statement of Bishop Kevin Doran on the Marriage Referendum
"When the Time comes, you will Receive the Holy Spirit and you will be my Witnesses" Dear sisters and brothers in Christ. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. It is, in a sense an ending. It also marks the beginning of our mission as Church in the concrete...
Bishop Martin Drennan: Letter on Marriage and the Family
Marriage and the Family These are critical times for marriage in our society. On May 22nd the people of Ireland are being asked to vote in a referendum that proposes to change the meaning of marriage in the Constitution of Ireland. In opposing this proposal to...
Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at Mass in Lourdes on his first pilgrimage to the Marian shrine as Archbishop of Armagh
30am at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima At Mass in Lourdes this morning Archbishop Eamon Martin remembered and acknowledged the faithful in Ireland, and around the world, who are praying, fasting, doing penance and praying novenas for...
Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s pastoral statement Marriage is Important – Think before you vote
My Dear People, In a few days we will be asked to vote in a referendum to change the meaning of marriage in the section of the Constitution of Ireland dealing with ‘The Family’. I am aware that this referendum is a very sensitive issue. I hope that my words will not...
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