New archbishop Eamon Martin to replace Sean Brady as the head of Ireland’s Catholic Church

Martins "opus dei" views would be well investigated prior to the announcement. He's just another Vatican right wing hack.

@jacersagain - it would be lovely if your recipe of "the same, but different" would be enough to even kick start a renewal of personal faith journies on the island of Ireland, but in my view, on its own that will not be enough. For what is still missing is the true repentence and remorse of the Church body which is showing in so many ways yet to be lacking amongst senior clergy and Hierarchy, of a kind that WOULD convince many who have fallen away from faith, that now could be a good time to return. While I remain a practicing member of my church community, if anything I am presented with even more evidence now than ever that many good and genuine catholics feel damaged and betrayed by the lies, hypocracy, and the inadequacy of those charged with leading the church on earth. Even now, far too many clergy would still opt for the role of "Moral Policeman" instead of being the custiodian of the God's divine truths which were re-inforced by the ministry of Jesus. When that status quo remains at the heart of the church, then it is going nowhere in my view. As I said previously, I am praying for Eamon Martin in his ministry, but I think even he himself realises that he will have to "buckle up" for a very stormy ride!!!

With Respect & Best wishes to Martin but i really think its too little and too late the Catholic Church killed it for the self you go to Mass and you see old women and very few men the young people are not supporting the church any more. & you cant blame them the kids today are smarter then us old timers they know its all based om lies & Mythologyyou can't brain wash them like we were.

Mons Martin is young enough and well-qualified to bring Christ’s message to those who’ve lost faith in the RCC over the Bishop Casey affair (which, in truth, was the undeserved start of the demise of the greatness of true Irish Catholicism, let alone the subsequent revelations of child abuse horror). Only by hard-headed holiness and shrewd example will Archbishop-designate Martin of Armagh lead Ireland’s atheist media-blinkered people back to its true Catholic heritage. I think all Irish Catholic people who deserted the Church in recent years will look forward to that forgiveness from ‘Cardinal-in-waiting’ Martin, and begin to rediscover their not-lost faith - and grow again in or Christ’s love.

@ barneyjo … all bishopric appointments within the RCC are made after real, in-depth analyses of bishopric potentiates’ contributions to spreading the deep, simple message of Our Lord Jesus Christ and after much considerations and prayers for guidance by the Holy Spirit of Wisdom by the people in the Vatican actually charged with making recommendations for bishoprics. I trust in their decision on Mons Martin. I hope Mon Martin has the same determined balls, as our present leader of our Christ’s RCC in Ireland Cardinal Brady has, to shout down populist media-led opinion and stick with undeniable truths in the newly-emerging, truth-denying, media-led, Irish society of today. (I still wanna know who is misleadingly teaching Irish journalists in his/her wayward ways).

WOW!!!! This could represent the first time since John XXIII died that the Church had honestly tried to read the signs of the times.

I think everyone will want to give Eamon Martin a Fair Wind. He is still a Vatican appointee which means he is seen as a safe pair of hands. I notice that in the course of his remarks when speaking to the media in Armagh, he gave a significant name check to Ian Elliott,the man who heads up the Irish Bishops child protection agency. Which can only be a good thing. The words "poison chalice" come to mind, but I am sure I will join with many others in wishing Monsignor Martin well in his new role, and I will offer my prayers for his successful endeavours!!

I think everyone will want to give Eamon Martin a Fair Wind. He is still a Vatican appointee which means he is seen as a safe pair of hands. I notice that in the course of his remarks when speaking to the media in Armagh, he gave a significant name check to Ian Elliott,the man who heads up the Irish Bishops child protection agency. Which can only be a good thing. The words "poison chalice" come to mind, but I am sure I will join with many others in wishing Monsignor Martin well in his new role, and I will offer my prayers for his successful endeavours!!

I think everyone will want to give Eamon Martin a Fair Wind. He is still a Vatican appointee which means he is seen as a safe pair of hands. I notice that in the course of his remarks when speaking to the media in Armagh, he gave a significant name check to Ian Elliott,the man who heads up the Irish Bishops child protection agency. Which can only be a good thing. The words "poison chalice" come to mind, but I am sure I will join with many others in wishing Monsignor Martin well in his new role, and I will offer my prayers for his successful endeavours!!

Thankyou fo the info Jacer

Gearoid - Had the same problem; just hit the Submit button once, wait a few seconds, then click on 'See all comments'. Your first-time 'Submit' should then show up. Congrats to Mons Martin, God bless him in his future role.

Sorry about those multiple entries, below as the "submit" button seems to be going haywire again.

Monsignor Martin is a thoroughly decent, able and orthodox pastor who will bring a refreshing realism to the onerous tasks ahead of him as the new coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh(soon to be the next leader of Ireland's Catholics) @Ripley He is very much against the introduction of the evil of abortion into Ireland and recognizes that it is totally unnecessary to have it enacted as doctors possess the authority and expertise to intervene in emergency situations without it, to save the life of the mother(and baby if possible). He is also very much a supporter of the Vatican 11 call to the laity to take up their roles in the Church and women in particular.

Monsignor Martin is a thoroughly decent, able and orthodox pastor who will bring a refreshing realism to the onerous tasks ahead of him as the new coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh(soon to be the next leader of Ireland's Catholics) @Ripley He is very much against the introduction of the evil of abortion into Ireland and recognizes that it is totally unnecessary to have it enacted as doctors possess the authority and expertise to intervene in emergency situations without it, to save the life of the mother(and baby if possible). He is also very much a supporter of the Vatican 11 call to the laity to take up their roles in the Church and women in particular.

Monsignor Martin is a thoroughly decent, able and orthodox pastor who will bring a refreshing realism to the onerous tasks ahead of him as the new coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh(soon to be the next leader of Ireland's Catholics) @Ripley He is very much against the introduction of the evil of abortion into Ireland and recognizes that it is totally unnecessary to have it enacted as doctors possess the authority and expertise to intervene in emergency situations without it, to save the life of the mother(and baby if possible). He is also very much a supporter of the Vatican 11 call to the laity to take up their roles in the Church and women in particular.