Catholic Bishop of many Laois parishes takes key job in Irish Church in Dublin
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The Bishop of Ossory Dermot Farell has thanked people of parishes in Laois and other counties following his elevation as the new Archbishop of Dublin.
Archbishop-elect Farrell replaces the Most Reverend Archbishop Diarmuid Martin whose request for retirement was accepted by Pope Francis and becomes effective from today, the day of the appointment of his successor.
The date for taking over the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Dublin will be announced at a later time and, during the
interregnum until the installation of the new Archbishop, Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Martin by Decree as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Dublin with all the rights, faculties and duties of a diocesan bishop. Bishop Farrell becomes Archbishop-elect of Dublin and continues in the capacity of the Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory.
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