Primate of All-Ireland calls new law criminalising Mass attendance ‘draconian’

The Primate of All-Ireland has warned the Irish government that moves to criminalise attendance at Mass as part of Covid-19 regulations is a “potential infringement of religious freedom and of constitutional rights”. “The precise provisions are unclear and at first reading appear to be draconian, going further than the restrictions we have been co-operating with... Read More

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March 30, 2021

Primate of All-Ireland issues fresh plea over fate of Disappeared

The Primate of All-Ireland has issued a plea to anyone with information about the location of the bodies of the Disappeared to come forward. His appeal came during the annual Mass for the Disappeared in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. “I appeal once more today, that anyone out there who has even the slightest amount of... Read More

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March 17, 2020

‘We are never completely isolated,’ says Primate of All-Ireland in St Patrick’s Day message

“We are never completely isolated,” the Primate of All-Ireland has reminded the faithful in his St Patrick’s Day message. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, acknowledged that “this St Patrick’s Day, Ireland, like many parts of the world, is coming to terms with the coronavirus” and “many people are anxious about what lies ahead”. Noting... Read More

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November 27, 2019

On this #RedWednesday, pray for gift of courage, grace of witness and loyalty to Christ, says Primate of All-Ireland

As Christians commemorate persecuted Christians around the world, the Primate of All-Ireland is urging the faithful to pray for the gift of courage, the grace of witness and loyalty to Christ. “Many churches and public buildings in Ireland and Britain are being lit up in red this week, and people are encouraged to wear a... Read More

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March 19, 2019

Primate’s sorrow over St Pat’s disco deaths

The Primate of all Ireland has paid tribute to three teenagers who died following reports of a crush outside a St Patrick’s Day disco. Lauren Bullock, 17, Connor Currie, 16, and Morgan Barnard, 17, from Dungannon in Co Tyrone, died in the tragedy at the Greenvale Hotel, in Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Police said it appeared... Read More

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March 19, 2019

Primate asks St Patrick to intercede in Brexit chaos

The Primate of All-Ireland has offered prayers to St Patrick, asking him to “watch over Ireland” and “protect humanity” amid Brexit uncertainty. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, revealed that he has been hearing families across Ireland express anxiety about what the future might hold. In his St Patrick’s Day message to the people of... Read More

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February 21, 2019

Irish Primate warns against abuse becoming ‘political football’

The Primate of All-Ireland has criticised Catholics who use the issue of clerical abuse to score points against people they disagree with in the Church. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, also rejected the idea that abuse scandals can be blamed on priests who are gay. However, in an interview with The Irish Catholic, he... Read More

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January 7, 2019

Irish bishops urge Catholics to ‘resist’ country’s new abortion law

The primate of All-Ireland insisted that the country’s new abortion law that took effect on 1st January has “no moral force” and it “must be resisted” by Catholics. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, who also is president of the Irish bishops’ conference, said in a message to mark the legislation that the new law... Read More

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December 31, 2018

Primate leads tributes to bishop following retirement

The Primate of All-Ireland has led tributes to the Bishop of Kilmore following his retirement. Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Leo O’Reilly as Bishop of Kilmore on health grounds today, 31st December 2018. Bishop O’Reilly tendered his resignation following the advice of his doctor and in advance of his 75th birthday on 10th... Read More

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