Cardinal Statements and Addresses
Easter 2013 message from Cardinal Seán Brady to all people of goodwill in Ireland
“I ask again of Catholics – and of all people of goodwill across Ireland – to celebrate and cherish the gift of human life in all its stages from conception to its natural end” – Cardinal Brady Towards the end of his First Letter to the Corinthians Saint Paul states: “that Christ died for our sins, that he was buried, [...]
Read more...Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady for the inauguration Mass of Pope Francis
Today on the feast of Saint Joseph – patron saint of the universal Church – I, along with other cardinals, bishops and priests, had the honour to concelebrate Mass with Pope Francis as he began his Petrine Ministry as the Bishop of Rome. The Mass included the imposition of the Pallium and the bestowal of [...]
Read more...Statement of Cardinal Seán Brady on the retirement of Bishop Gerard Clifford
I understand and support the decision of Bishop Gerard Clifford to retire today due to ill health. Now that his resignation has been accepted by the Holy Father Benedict XVI, I am pleased for Bishop Clifford’s own sake and for his health. However I genuinely regret the retirement of Bishop Clifford and his loyal, faithful [...]
Read more...Cardinal Brady’s Statement on Pope Benedict’s Resignation
Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady on the announcement today by Pope Benedict XVI of his resignation Today is an historic day. Pope Benedict has resigned in circumstances of his own choosing. While it is a shock to me, we can be certain that Pope Benedict has made this decision after very careful and prayerful reflection. [...]
Read more...20 Oct Statement regarding Father Oliver Brennan
Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, regarding Father Oliver Brennan – 20 October 2012 In August 2010 Father Oliver Brennan, after denying allegations that had been made against him, agreed to voluntarily step aside from active ministry. On the 28 November 2011 the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland informed Father Oliver Brennan [...]
Read more...8 June – Response to the announcement of Archbishop Harper’s Intention to retire
STATEMENT OF CARDINAL BRADY IN RESPONSE TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP HARPER’S INTENTION TO RETIRE In response to the announcement today of Archbishop Alan Harper’s intention to retire, please see below the statement by Cardinal Seán Brady, Catholic Archbishop of Armagh: “I have known Archbishop Alan Harper since he was Bishop of Connor. Since his [...]
Read more...Statement by Cardinal Seán Brady in response to the BBC ‘This World’ Programme entitled ‘The Shame of the Catholic Church’
STATEMENT BY CARDINAL SEÁN BRADY IN RESPONSE TO THE BBC ‘THIS WORLD’ PROGRAMME ENTITLED ‘THE SHAME OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Read more...8 April – Easter Message
EASTER MESSAGE 2012FROMCARDINAL SEAN BRADY Today, Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. With joy we proclaim our faith ‘in the resurrection of the body and the life of the world to come’. The Gospels make it clear that it was the same wounded body on the cross that, [...]
Read more...7 April – Annoncement of the Papal Legate for the Eucharistic Congress
CARDINAL BRADY WELCOMES THE ANNOUNCEMENTOF THE PAPAL LEGATEFOR THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESSIN DUBLIN Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, welcomes the announcement today by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, that His Eminence Cardinal Marc Ouellet (69) has been appointed Papal Legate for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. The Congress will [...]
Read more...17 March – St Patrick’s Day Message
ST PATRICK’S DAY MESSAGE With great joy, on this, the Feast day of St Patrick, our National Apostle, I wish Irish people everywhere a very happy St Patrick’s Day. As we gather to celebrate our identity, our culture and our heritage, I salute you and greet you. This St Patrick’s Day, I am keenly aware [...]
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