Archdiocese of Armagh

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Situated in Ireland, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Armagh (Latin: "Archidioecesis Ardmachana"; Irish: "Ard-Deoise Ard Mhacha") is a Latin ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church. Its ordinary, the Archbishop of Armagh, is at once metropolitan of the ecclesiastical province of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, making him the highest-ranking prelate in the Irish Catholic hierarchy.

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• Bishop Router becomes Bishop of Derry

  Aug 20, 2026 · Bishops

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• Archbishops Eamon Martin and John McDowell issue joint statement on Drumcree crisis

  Archbishop Eamon Martin and Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell issued a joint statement calling for a peaceful and reconciling response to the crisis in Drumcree. The two archbishops appealed for respect for the rule of law and the use of peaceful, democratic processes to maintain a stable society. In the statement, the archbishops invited those involved to act in ways that build trust, peace, and the common good. They expressed a willingness to support an inclusive effort to find a way forward during the current crisis.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Bishops · 2 sources

• Archbishop Eamon Martin calls for prayers for Garvaghy Road

  Archbishop Eamon Martin has asked for prayers throughout his parishes for a calm and peaceful response following recent developments on the Garvaghy Road. In a statement from the Archdiocese of Armagh, the Archbishop expressed sadness that the local community and wider society are facing a period of tension, fear, and uncertainty. He noted that the current situation may cause anxiety and bring back traumatic memories for many people. Archbishop Martin also requested support for using lawful and democratic processes to resolve the complex and emotive situation.

  Sep 26, 2026 · Bishops · 2 sources

• Church Leaders visit Lough Neagh

  Church leaders visited the shores of Lough Neagh at Cranfield to observe water pollution and discuss the responsibility to care for the environment. The visit coincided with the Season of Creation, which uses the theme of living water this year. The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference reported that leaders met with members of the Lower Bann community to hear about the difficulties facing people whose livelihoods depend on the local land and water. During the visit, pupils from Saint Patrick’s New Row Primary School in Castledawson used the Big River Watch App to monitor the condition of the lough, its wildlife, and signs of pollution. This visit follows a January conference titled Let Justice Flow like Rivers, which brought together more than 200 Christians from various churches to study the crisis at Lough Neagh and discuss practical ways to care for creation. In a statement, the Church leaders noted that the Season of Creation encourages people to consider how consumption patterns affect the natural world and how to respond to pressures on waterways.

  Sep 24, 2026 · Church & State · 2 sources

• Archbishop Martin: Let’s not forget our missionary genes but hope and trust in God

  Archbishop Eamon Martin joined the Society of African Missions to celebrate 100 years since the opening of Dromantine as a house of formation. During a centenary Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman in Newry, the Archbishop reflected on the missionary history that began in 1926 when Dromantine opened as a theological college for the society. The Archbishop noted that the college trained generations of men for priesthood and missionary work in Africa and other regions. He credited the missionary spirit of the Irish Church with responding to the call to mission following periods of social and political upheaval. He also thanked the Society of African Missions for their pastoral work in local parishes, their ministry to young people, and their work at the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre. Historical records from the Diocese of Dromore show that Bishop Mulhern formally opened Dromantine Castle in the Parish of Glenn in September 1926. The first eleven men from the college were ordained as priests in Newry in June 1927, beginning a tradition of annual ordinations at the cathedral.

  Sep 21, 2026 · Bishops · 2 sources

• Archbishop Eamon extends sympathy on death of Fr Mark O’Hagan

  Sep 19, 2026 · Dioceses

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