'Very happy and fulfilled' during time in Ossory says Archbishop-elect Dermot Farrell
'With a humble heart that I accepted Pope Francis’s invitation'
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Departing Bishop of Ossory Dermot Farrell has said he was 'very happy and fulfilled' during his time in this diocese, as he takes up his new role as Archbishop of Dublin.
It was confirmed earlier that - effective today - Archbishop-elect Farrell will replace the Most Reverend Archbishop Diarmuid Martin whose request for retirement has been accepted by Pope Francis.
Here is the address of Bishop Dermot Farrell on his appointment:
"It is with a humble heart that I accepted Pope Francis’s invitation to serve the people and clergy of the Diocese of Dublin as bishop. I am glad to accept the call to serve in Dublin, to be a pastor in this place, and in this community of faith. For the last three years I have been Bishop of Ossory where I have been very happy and fulfilled. As you will understand, I have a certain sadness in leaving Ossory, its priests and its people. However, I come in hope, and I am confident that I will also be happy in Dublin.