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Archbishop Dermot Farrell prays in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 2, 2021.

Dublin’s archbishop urges Catholics to tackle ‘climate catastrophe’ in 64-page pastoral letter

Sep 1, 2021

By CNA Staff

‘We are at a critical moment,’ writes Archbishop Dermot Farrell. Read more

Archbishop Dermot Farrell prays in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 2, 2021.

Dublin archbishop: Government advice to delay First Communions, confirmations seems ‘discriminatory’

Aug 4, 2021

By CNA Staff

Archbishop Dermot Farrell expressed ‘profound regret’ at the lack of government engagement over the guidelines. Read more

Bishop Dermot Farrell is installed as the new archbishop of Dublin in St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 2, 2021.

Dublin’s new Catholic archbishop tells flock: ‘I want to hear from you’

Jun 30, 2021

By CNA Staff

Archbishop Dermot Farrell said he wanted to hear from “all Catholics and people of goodwill.” Read more

Bishop Dermot Farrell is installed as the new archbishop of Dublin in St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 2, 2021.

On St. Patrick’s Day, Dublin archbishop says public Mass a matter of human dignity

Mar 17, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a St. Patrick’s Day homily, Dublin’s new archbishop has called on authorities to prioritize the right to worship as... Read more

Archbishop Dermot Farrell prays in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 2, 2021. Photo credits: John McElroy.

Dublin’s new Catholic archbishop at installation Mass: ‘I come to you with hope in my heart’

Feb 2, 2021

Dublin’s new archbishop said at his installation Mass on Tuesday that he was taking up the role “with hope in... Read more

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Dublin archdiocese to shift sacrament prep from schools to parishes, families

Dec 4, 2019

Catholic sacramental preparation must change to stress the primary role of families and to reach students who do not go... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Festival of Families at the 2018 World Meeting of Families.

Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland

Aug 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world... Read more

Family love teaches the world about God's love, says cardinal

Aug 23, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Love in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João... Read more