Archbishop Eamon Martin addresses National Synodal Assembly

Archbishop Eamon Martin told delegates at the National Synodal Assembly in Gormanston, Co Meath, that the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference intends to continue the synodal process to rebuild faith and practice in Ireland.

Speaking at the assembly on October 17, the Archbishop of Armagh said the bishops aim to move the Church from a state of maintenance to one of mission. He noted that the recommendations presented at the meeting add to five years of feedback collected from thousands of baptized Catholics across Ireland.

The Archbishop stated that the bishops' conference convened the Irish synodal pathway and views the ongoing work as the way forward for the Church. He acknowledged the participation of those involved in the journey since March 2021.