The Irish Times

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: The life and times of a Dublin prelate

From Cabinteely curate to Archbishop of Dublin

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 01:00

Is there an answer to ‘the ultimate meaning’ of life?

Unthinkable: Philosopher Patrick Masterson believes there is a ‘rational order’ to the universe whether or not God exists

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 05:00

Papal duty: Benedict XVI intervention raises question of what to do with a retired pope

The former pope has offered support to conservatives in the church who oppose changes mooted by Pope Francis

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 01:00

The Catholic Church and the Northern Ireland Troubles: A seminal book

Book review: Margaret Scull looks at the church’s role in the Troubles over 30 years

Tue Dec 24 2019 - 06:00

In a Word . . . excluded

It was 2001, Desmond Connell was about to get the red hat, and we Irish media were locked out

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 00:00

Irish universities ‘lost Newman’s dream’, Archbishop of Dublin says

Colleges ‘shun any real place for religion in their culture’, Diarmuid Martin says

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 18:48

Ireland loses vote in papal elections after only cardinal turns 80

Seán Brady hits milestone with Eamon or Diarmaid Martin most likely to be next Irish clerics to receive ‘red hat’

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 00:00

Diarmuid Martin Q&A: If the Irish church wants to survive it has to change

The most influential Catholic prelate in Ireland has one year left as a bishop - has he any regrets?

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 06:00

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: ‘The church is imprisoned in its past’

Prelate would have been ‘kneecapped’ in past for saying the things said by Pope Francis in Dublin

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 01:00

Dublin priest Fintan Gavin new Bishop of Cork and Ross

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

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 11:32

Growing speculation that Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will step down

Question remains if Rome will allow the Dublin Archbishop to go

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 00:01

The Irish Times view on changes in the Catholic church: a chance to renew

Imminent retirements are an opportunity for the church to rebuild following the catastrophic consequences of its handling of the clerical child sex abuse crisis

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 11:40

Archbishop of Dublin role likely to become vacant in 2020

There are a handful of contenders to take over from Diarmuid Martin when he retires

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 00:58

My 30 years as a priest have brought no little disappointment

Starting out, I never dreamed I would fall foul of Rome or become disgusted by its failings

Tue Oct 02 2018 - 05:00

Pope’s sincere words of grief were moving, but not enough

Analysis: He should instruct that relevant abuse documents be handed to authorities

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 00:52

Vatican could learn from Irish Catholic Church about child protection

Developments in child safeguarding over the past 10 years in Ireland have been effective

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 20:52

Archbishop unaware of Vatican attempt to secure abuse indemnity from Ireland

Diarmuid Martin: ‘Not informed of any such interventions at that time by either side’

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 01:48

Vatican has never co-operated with Irish inquiries into clerical child sex abuse

Church has pattern of withholding relevant documents from Irish State abuse inquiries

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 03:15

Pope could herald new start for Catholic church in Ireland if he shows contrition

Vatican photograph from 2007 captures church past and questions its future

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 01:00

Farrell brothers: The two most senior Irish clerics in the Vatican

Cardinal and bishop were members of controversial Legionaries of Christ

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 05:55

Bishop defends comic Al Porter against ‘darkness’ visited upon him

‘May heads on plates be off the menu in 2018,’ says Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin

Mon Jan 01 2018 - 19:06

An ecumenical matter: McAleese made canon at Christ Church

Development brings to mind president’s ‘wafergate’ furore of 1997

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 18:12

Peter Boylan: ‘I’ve been vilified by a lot of people’

Interview: Ex-master of Holles St says had obligation to speak out on transfer of NMH

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 20:23

Norbertines’ time in Ireland caused unspeakable damage

Brendan Smyth’s order has ended its ministry, but the scars remain

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37

Colum Kenny: When is it all right to speak ill of the dead?

Romancing the reputations of public figures does a disservice to those they let down

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00

Marie Collins: the struggle goes on

Church officials stand exposed while her integrity is unsullied

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 00:00

Harry Clifton: Do not judge Desmond Connell too harshly

In his then 20 years of priesthood, he said he ‘never had a direct experience of God’

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 01:02

Diarmaid Ferriter: Catholic Church remains out of touch

There are still powerful bureaucrats in the Vatican who think they know best

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 05:00

Absence of politicians at Connell funeral raises questions

Cardinal’s funeral amounted to ‘small’ affair for a former major figure in Irish life

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 01:00

Mourners gather to celebrate life of Cardinal Desmond Connell

Faithful told that the late prelate ‘became archbishop at a difficult time in this diocese’

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 18:29

Cardinal Desmond Connell’s removal takes place in Dublin

History is made as two archbishops receive cleric’s remains

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 21:54

‘As human as any of you ...’

Cardinal Desmond Connell represented a church of a different time, losing its touch, in troubled transition

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 00:00

Obituary: Cardinal Desmond Connell

Surprise appointment to Archbishopric of Dublin who headed it during difficult time

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 11:00

Diarmuid Martin remains a maverick among the clergy

Archbishop’s criticism of Maynooth seminary latest example of individuality

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 01:00

Colum Kenny: Who will rid us of this troublesome Maynooth seminary?

Bishops should shake dust of St Patrick’s College from their feet and find ways to reinvigorate church

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 01:00

Priest at centre of children’s report was withdrawn from Sallynoggin

Priest given a four-year sentence in 2007 for sexual abuse of girls but served 18 months

Thu May 05 2016 - 08:08

Roman Curia ‘not co-operating’ with child abuse commission

Survivor Marie Collins speaks of resistance, even though Pope approves of new plans

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00

Bishop ‘scapegoated’ by clerical abuse report, funeral told

Celebrant compares Dermot O’Mahony’s suffering in final years to that of some saints

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00

Catholic Communications Office marks 40th anniversary

Office has had to work in arduous environment amid numerous church scandals

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 01:00

‘We want Jack!’: Miriam Lord remembers Italia ’90 - the best of times

On the world stage, our players did us proud, the supporters did us proud, we did ourselves proud

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 08:52

Archbishop warns against complacency on child protection

Martin tells abuse survivor ‘you’ve touched our hearts, and our hearts are wobbly’

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 18:25

Vatican tribunal ‘must deal retrospectively’ with abuse

Tribunal will hold bishops to account for covering up child sex abuse allegations

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 11:44

The teetotal virgin twins known as G&T turn 60

Identical twins and consecrated virgins Gemma and Triona King are 60 today. Their devout, non-drinking, no-sex lifestyle doesn’t curtail their lust for life

Fri May 29 2015 - 06:00

Diarmaid Ferriter: The more bishops say about marriage, the better for a Yes vote

‘If Archbishop Diarmuid Martin looks so frequently harried these days it is because he now has to do three other things on top of regular media engagements’

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 02:00