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Cardinal Grech to Irish bishops: ‘A synodal process promises an ecclesial springtime’

Cardinal Mario Grech told Irish bishops that embarking on a “synodal process” could lead to an “ecclesial springtime.”  Read more

Catholic archbishop: Church must do reparation, but don’t scapegoat orders over mother-and-baby homes

A Catholic archbishop said on Sunday that religious orders should not be scapegoated for the failures exposed by a report... Read more

As Ireland examines mistreatment of unwed mothers, Catholic bishops apologize for 'abject failure'

Catholic bishops have welcomed an Irish government report on 20th century homes for unmarried mothers and babies run by local... Read more

UPDATED: Archdiocese of Dublin may need major organizational changes says Archbishop-elect in Irish Times interview

In an interview with the Irish Times published on Saturday, January 2nd, the Archbishop-elect of Dublin, Dermot Farrell announced that... Read more

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Dermot Farrell as head of Dublin archdiocese

Pope Francis Tuesday named theologian Bishop Dermot Farrell of Ossory, Ireland, as the next archbishop of Dublin.  Read more