Archbishop of Dublin celebrates Mass today with 26 Irish pilgrims from 11 dioceses who will attend 51st International Eucharistic Congress from 24 – 31 January 2016.

“It is possible to create safe spaces for those who think alike and who may come to feel that because they are like-minded they have discovered to right way.”

Ireland’s understanding of God is becoming “increasingly ambiguous” Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns in Christmas homily.

I have an “obligation to the people who work with me and to the truth to clarify these things” church leader explains.

"We have tried to institutionalise God’s mercy and many of those in our institutions have experienced them as anything but merciful” - Archbishop Martin.

Appointment as assistant secretary to the Pontifical Council for Culture is a sign of Pope Francis' personal appreciation of his work: Archbishop Martin.

Auxilary bishop was one of those most strongly criticised in the Murphy Report over his handling of allegations of clerical sexual abuse.

Baptising children simply to be able to attend a specific school is an abuse of baptism Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns.

Two new food banks opened by Crosscare in 2015 in Glasnevin and Darndale as demand for assistance remains high.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris today and we express our solidarity with the French community living here in Ireland.”

In the current debates about Catholic schools there is often so much emphasis on ownership and rights to ownership from the Church side.

Archbishop Martin calls for Church to free itself from positions of the past including control of schools and institutions.

"Heaven is a place where we experience God's love in a new way and we enter into communion with that God” - Archbishop Martin.

Religions must respect legitimate autonomy of the secular order. Imposing a political programme in the name of God is making yourself into God.

Archbishop says Pope strongly criticised those in the Church who judge with superiority and superficiality difficult cases and wounded families.

"The building of mutual relationship, respect and understanding, recognition and valuing of identity is possible."

Archbishop suggests it is too simplistic to infer that an authentic Christian culture of marriage has disappeared on the basis of the referendum.

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin elected as rapporteur of one English-speaking group, while Archbishop Eamon Martin elected as moderator of his group.

Launching a book by Rev Gordon Linney, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin pays tribute to the Pontiff’s ability to “say things in a different way”.

Dublin selected as venue for 9th World Meeting of Families by Pope Francis as Archbishops Diarmuid Martin and Eamon Martin welcome announcement.

Challenges currently facing the Irish Church are a springboard of opportunity for a new evangelisation of the Church in Ireland: Archbishop Eamon Martin.

"The challenge we face is not just about what the Parish Pastoral Council of 2020 will look like, but what will the Church look like in 2020."

Over 10 years ago, Archbishop Martin began promoting the concept of lay people working in partnership with clergy in running parishes.

"We remember in our prayers those who have had to flee from their homelands that they may find peace through the welcome of believers in Jesus Christ."

“The connections forged between young people, working as helpers, and the sick and elderly is always a joyful experience for both" - Fr Martin Noone.

As Churches we have often neglected our responsibilities for the protection of creation or have even distorted the true attitude towards the environment.

“It offers individual believers and the community a precious opportunity to renew our personal participation in this vocation as custodians of creation."

The Legion of Mary founder realised decades ago that the lack of faith formation for and trust in lay men and women was a debilitating factor for the Church.

The ‘Frank Duff Room’ is a memorial and celebration of the connection between the Servant of God, St Peter’s Church and the Vincentian Community.

"The Christian, even in really difficult situations, can never give into hopelessness, nor can the Christian give in to judgmentalism towards others."