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St Columbanus’ message was a call to conversion

Primate of All Ireland leads celebration at St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh of a national Mass of Thanksgiving marking the 14th centenary of the Saint’s death.

2015.06.23.

Church to mark 1400th anniversary of St Columban

The sixth century saint is remembered as one of the greatest of the Irish missionary monks and revered across parts of Europe.

2015.06.05.

Primate reiterates opposition to referendum proposal

The Church is not trying to hurt or offend anyone, “We simply want to respect the dignity of difference between male and female” - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2015.05.14.

Primate urges Church to rekindle missionary zeal

Irish faithful urged to imitate St Patrick and the great Irish missionary endeavours of past centuries and become 'missionaries of mercy' for today's world.

2015.03.18.

Primate welcomes demise of academic selection

“No young person should be turned away from a Catholic school on the basis of their mark in an entrance test at the age of ten or eleven”.

2015.01.27.

Exclusion of pro-life views from NI debate criticised

Primate warns the Church will mount a “robust defence” of the right to life of mothers and unborn babies diagnosed with fatal foetal abnormalities.

2015.01.12.

Primate open to idea of a national synod

The Church in Ireland is on a “journey inwards and a journey outwards” which “may in time lead to a national synod”: Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2015.01.07.

Primate heartened by news from Stormont

"It is good to see ‘Heads of Agreement’ rather than ‘Headlines of Disagreement’ emerging from the talks."

2014.12.26.

Irish church leaders pray for Christians in Middle East

In their Christmas messages, Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops express concern for those living in the "grip of fear".

2014.12.19.

Don’t take peace for granted: Archbishop Clarke

Church leaders attend ecumenical carols with students from both communities in Armagh.

2014.12.18.

Euthanasia can become a “duty to die”: Archbishop

On Church's Day for Life, Bishops cite inspiring example of Kerry teenager Donal Walsh and urge people to 'live life!'

2014.10.06.

Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Brady’s resignation

Retiring Primate of All Ireland says highlight of his life was to have taken part in the conclave that elected Pope Francis.

2014.09.09.

New BBC TV series focuses on faith in Armagh

Extraordinary life stories of ordinary peoples' personal faith journeys.

2014.05.25.

Millennium celebrations for Battle of Clontarf

Service at St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh to mark death of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland.

2014.04.16.

Armagh choir sings in unity amid diversity

Feast of music to be presented in St Patrick’s Cathedral by singers drawn from city's two communities.

2014.02.17.

NBSCCCI abuse audits show steady progress in dioceses

Concern over shortcomings on the part of the Kiltegan Fathers and massive number of allegations against Christian Brothers.

2013.12.11.

Fourth tranche of NBSCCCI audits to be published today

Six dioceses and two religious congregations reviewed.

2013.12.10.

Concern for priests’ safety following spate of robberies

Cardinal Brady held meeting with Gardaí and PSNI to outline his concerns over violent raids.

2013.11.20.

Louth priest runs marathon in aid of Syrian refugees

Fr Gerry Campbell competing in his third Dublin City Marathon for Trócaire.

2013.10.28.

Ordination of first five Permanent Deacons in Armagh

An occasion of great joy for the diocese – Cardinal Brady.

2013.09.30.

New app provides visitor information on Armagh’s cathedrals

App is designed to encourage visitors to explore the city's two magnificent cathedrals.

2013.08.13.
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