29.12.2020
Statement of Archbishop Michael Jackson on Retirement of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
Archbishop Michael Jackson has paid tribute to Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, who announced his retirement this morning. His successor is Archbishop–elect Dermot Farrell, Bishop of Ossory.
Archbishop Jackson stated:
“I want to wish Archbishop Diarmuid Martin all that is best in his retirement. Archbishop Martin has been a valued friend, both ecumenically and personally and I have appreciated the mutual trust that we have enjoyed as Archbishops of Dublin.
“From the day I arrived here as Archbishop of Dublin, I felt welcomed by Archbishop Martin to a city which is his own.
“Archbishop Martin is a confident and compassionate exponent of the Gospel.
“He has helped to develop the ecumenical landscape of the diocese. There is a number of events each year which we share publicly including the annual Good Friday Walk of Witness which we lead together from Christ Church Cathedral to St Mary’s pro Cathedral. We regularly take part together in Ecumenical Bible Week.
“I also wish his successor, Bishop Dermot Farrell, Bishop of Ossory, every blessing as he takes on this work of service and of leadership in Dublin.”