Archdiocese of Dublin

An Appreciation

Spending resources on maintenance of many churches is seen as no longer justified

Church collections drop dramatically due to pandemic restrictions, says report

Freeing schools from this role would give more time for literacy and numeracy

Dermot Farrell says ‘God now calls us to work for the good of the planet’

Taskforce to prepare proposals on spiritual and pastoral renewal by end of summer

Archdiocese informed priest that certain flags to be flown on ‘special occasions only’ such as confirmations

Archbishop says it is time ‘to build new models of ministry’ in time of ‘crisis’

New plan for limiting housing development ‘discriminates against religious’, nuns say

Office saw 70% decrease in finances since pandemic, with staff down from 10 to five

Government aim in complex talks is to move quickly and avoid mistakes of past

An Irishman’s Diary

Full Government inquiry into State’s adoption practices looking increasingly likely

Problems are enormous but new archbishop has track record of being undaunted

Current Bishop of Ossory will oversee archdiocese in which half of priests are over 70

Controversy follows call by Archdiocese of Dublin to end sibling-first admission policies

The archdiocese of Dublin says the policy is aimed at making schools more inclusive

Dublin City Council previously approved the seven-storey hotel owned by the GAA

Dublin archbishop answered woman’s plea for money so her son could be adopted

Dublin Archdiocese asks schools to remove priority enrolment policy for siblings

Archdiocese asks schools to remove priority entry for brothers and sisters of existing pupils

Restrictions placing ‘great strain’ on clergy still in active ministry, archbishop says

In a slowly secularising school system, the numbers getting confirmed are holding up

Sign of peace is to be suspended at Masses and holy water fonts emptied

St Andrew’s resource centre shows how to address local needs in an integrated way

Trend of decline reversed as claims rose by six to 20 in 2017, Dublin Archdiocese says

US group emerges as preferred bidder for 19-acre site with scope for 1,200 dwellings

Tributes to Dominican Sisters who pushed boundaries of education for young women

Ballymore, Hines and Marlet compete to secure 19-acre site from GAA

Industry sources suggest at least four bidders have made the shortlist for prime site in central Dublin

Justice Minister says postings will ‘help strengthen Garda response to gang violence’

Martin says those who ‘traffic in evil’ will no longer be able to exploit religious services

Greater role for parishes and parents in preparing children for the religious rites of passage

After-school religion classes are common in multi-denominational schools

Bishop John Buckley is stepping down after over 20 years in the position

Catholic Archdiocese says parents should be fully informed amid claims Christmas ‘will be cancelled’

D16 site has extensive road frontage and is near Rathfarnham and Knocklyon villages

Project still requires Vatican and Central Council approval

St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral issues appeal for presents it can give to those in need

Social Democrats politician responds to comments by Dr Rhona Mahony