Kilkenny-based Bishop Dermot Farrell appointed new Archbishop of Dublin
Pope Francis has announced the appointment today
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Pope Francis has appointed the Most Reverend Dr Dermot Farrell, until now Bishop of Ossory, as Archbishop of Dublin.
Archbishop-elect Farrell replaces the Most Reverend Archbishop Diarmuid Martin whose request for retirement has been 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.
Former midlands based priest appointed as new Archbishop of Dublin
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A former midlands based priest has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Dublin.
Pope Francis, has appointed the Most Reverend Dr Dermot Farrell, until now Bishop of Ossory, as Archbishop of Dublin. A Westmeath native, he was appointed Curate in Tullamore Parish in the late 1980s after returning from studying in Rome.
Born in 1954, he began his studies for the priesthood at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth in 1972, obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1976, as part of his philosophical studies.
During his theological studies he was awarded a Bachelor in Divinity Degree in 1979 and a licence is Theology in 1981, both by the Pontifical University, Maynooth.
This would not be possible if Dr Martin had not done his clean-up.
His strategy divided clergy and bishops alike, many of whom felt he was too much in the pocket of abuse survivors.
Among the wider faithful, he was well-liked and will be missed. Archbishop Martin turned 75 in April and, as required by church law, tendered his resignation, though he had already told Pope Francis long before that of his wish to retire.
If Diarmuid Martin inherited a poison chalice in 2003, Dermot Farrell’s glass is half full.
The appointment is one of the most significant in the Irish Church involving oversight of up to one million Catholics in what is the most secular Irish diocese.
Pope Francis has appointed the Most Reverend Dr Dermot Farrell as Archbishop of Dublin.
Archbishop-elect Farrell replaces the Most Reverend Archbishop Diarmuid Martin whose request for retirement has been accepted by the Pontiff and is effective from today.
The date that Dr Farrell will take over the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Dublin will be announced at a later date.
In April, the Archbishop Martin reached the age of retirement. After much anticipation and speculation, today Pope Francis announced replacement - the Bishop of Ossory the Most Reverend Dr Dermot Farrell.
Originally from Co Westmeath, the 66-year-old - who has previously served as a parish priest in Co Meath and has held the position of President of St Patrick s College in Maynooth - became the Bishop of Ossory in 2018.
Former Tullamore based priest appointed as new Archbishop of Dublin
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A former Tullamore based priest has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Dublin.
Pope Francis, has appointed the Most Reverend Dr Dermot Farrell, until now Bishop of Ossory, as Archbishop of Dublin. A Westmeath native, he was appointed Curate in Tullamore Parish in the late 1980s after returning from studying in Rome.
Born in 1954, he began his studies for the priesthood at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth in 1972, obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1976, as part of his philosophical studies.
During his theological studies he was awarded a Bachelor in Divinity Degree in 1979 and a licence is Theology in 1981, both by the Pontifical University, Maynooth.