‘They betrayed vulnerable women, themselves, their calling and the caring message of Jesus Christ’ – Archbishop

Dermot Farrell also suggests vow of celibacy could be a choice, as in Orthodox churches

Dermot Farrell assures change will follow consultation with priests and parishioners

Bishop of Ossory Dermot Farrell had been president at St Patrick’s College Maynooth

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

Restrictions on public worship justified for limited time, says Archbishop of Dublin

Diarmuid Martin advises avoiding risk and gathering in crowds beyond what is approved

The move aims to address an acute shortage of appropriate school places in the area

Organisation’s annual December food-drive cannot go ahead due to Covid-19 pandemic

Vital to show solidarity with doctors, health workers and carers, says Eamon Martin

Move is important as pandemic crisis will continue well into 2021, says archbishop

Religious leaders hold online meeting with Micheál Martin to discuss shutdown

Lower attendances expected: Church faces major challenges, says Archbishop of Dublin

Advance bookings for Christmas Masses may be necessary, according to Diarmuid Martin

Archbishop of Dublin said many were left to grieve alone due to pandemic restrictions

Catholic clerics stress importance of gatherings as source of hope at Christmas time

Idea church cannot live with gay civil unions is unacceptable, Archbishop of Dublin says

Archbishop refers to attempts to overturn his car prior to Croke Park Eid event last July

Over half Clogher parishes in Northern Ireland, with two in both jurisdictions