The Archdiocese of Dublin is a Catholic archdiocese located in eastern Ireland, with a geographical remit comprising the city and traditional county of Dublin, most of County Wicklow and parts of counties Carlow, Kildare, Laois and Wexford.
Structure
In 1975, the archdiocese comprised 163 parishes, but as of 2009, the number of parishes had risen to 200. One of these parishes is non-territorial, providing services to the Traveller community. The other 199 parishes had been grouped into sixteen deaneries since 2004, with pastoral responsibility for each of these deaneries resting with a number of auxiliary bishops or episcopal vicars. Each individual deanery is led by a vicar forane, whose responsibility it is to ease the administrative burden on the Archbishop.[1]
Following the establishment of the Building Hope task force by Archbishop Dermot Farrell in April 2021, the parishes were restructured into 53 parish partnerships within fifteen deaneries, which were shared with parishes in the first week of Advent 2022.[2][3]
| Episcopal Vicar | Deanery | Parish Partnerships | Parishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Liam Rigney | Blessington | 4 | 12 |
| South Dublin | 2 | 11 | |
| Tallaght | 3 | 11 | |
| Fr. Richard Sheehy | Blanchardstown | 3 | 9 |
| Fingal North | 3 | 11 | |
| Maynooth | 4 | 18 | |
| Fr. Paul Thornton | Fingal South East | 5 | 16 |
| Fingal South West | 4 | 13 | |
| Howth | 3 | 14 | |
| Fr. Donal Roche | Bray | 5 | 17 |
| Donnybrook | 5 | 19 | |
| Wicklow | 3 | 10 | |
| Fr. Enda Cunningham | Cullenswood | 3 | 12 |
| North City Centre | 3 | 10 | |
| South City Centre | 3 | 11 | |
| Total Count (incl. Travelling People) | 15 | 53 | 194 |
Deaneries
Under the pastoral responsibility of Canon Liam Rigney
Blessington
The Blessington deanery is located in the civil county of South Dublin and the traditional counties of Carlow, Kildare, Laois and Wicklow.
The vicar forane is Fr. John Gilligan.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athy | St Michael's, Athy St Mary's, Barrowhouse (chapel of ease) | 1670 | Athy |
| Castledermot | Church of the Assumption, Castledermot St Laurence O'Toole, Levitstown (chapel of ease) | Castledermot | ||
| Moone | Blessed Trinity, Moone | 1974 | Constituted from Castledermot Moone | |
| Narraghmore | Ss Mary and Laurence, Crookstown St Joseph's, Ballymount (chapel of ease) St Ita's, Kilmead (chapel of ease) | Parish dates from at least 1650 Narraghmore | ||
| 2 | Blessington | Church of Our Lady, Blessington Our Lady of Mercy Crosschapel, Blessington St Brigid's, Manor Kilbride | Blessington | |
| Eadestown | Immaculate Conception, Eadestown St Laurence O'Toole, Kilteel (chapel of ease) | 1884 | Constituted from Blessington Eadestown | |
| Valleymount | St Joseph's, Valleymount Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken (chapel of ease) | 1803 | Valleymount | |
| 3 | Ballymore Eustace | Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace St Kevin's, Hollywood (chapel of ease) | Constituted prior to 1779 Ballymore Eustace | |
| Dunlavin | St Nicholas of Myra, Dunlavin Holy Trinity, Donard (chapel of ease) Our Lady of Dolours and St Patrick, Davidstown (chapel of ease) | Dunlavin | ||
| Kilcullen | Sacred Heart and St Brigid, Kilcullen St Joseph's, Gormanstown (chapel of ease) | 1869 | Constituted from New Abbey Kilcullen | |
| 4 | Newcastle | St Finian's, Newcastle Lyons | 1974 | Constituted from Saggart Newcastle |
| Saggart | Nativity of Our Lady, Saggart Holy Family, Rathcoole (chapel of ease) | 1850 | Saggart |
South Dublin
The South Dublin deanery is located entirely within the eponymous civil county.
The vicar forane is Fr. Philip Bradley.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballyboden | Our Lady of Good Counsel, Ballyboden | 1973 | Constituted from Ballyroan, Bohernabreena-Firhouse and Rathfarnham Ballyboden |
| Ballyroan | Holy Spirit, Ballyroan | 1968 | Constituted from Rathfarnham Ballyroan | |
| Churchtown | Good Shepherd, Churchtown | 1965 | Constituted from Rathfarnham Churchtown | |
| Knocklyon | St Colmcille's, Knocklyon | 1974 | Knocklyon | |
| Marley Grange | Divine Word, Marley Grange | 1981 | Constituted from Churchtown Marley Grange | |
| Rathfarnham | Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham | Constituted pre-Reformation Rathfarnham | ||
| 2 | Greenhills | Holy Spirit, Greenhills | 1971 | Greenhills |
| Kimmage Manor | Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor | 1990 | Constituted from Crumlin and Greenhills Kimmage Manor | |
| Templeogue | St Pius X, Templeogue | 1964 | Constituted from Terenure Templeogue | |
| Terenure | St Joseph's, Terenure | 1894 | Constituted from Rathfarnham Terenure | |
| Willington | St Jude the Apostle, Willington | 1975 | Constituted from Templeogue Willington |
Tallaght
The Tallaght deanery is located entirely within the civil county of South Dublin.
The vicar forane is Fr. William O’Shaughnessy.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | St Aidan's, Brookfield | 1983 | Constituted from Springfield Brookfield |
| Jobstown | St Thomas the Apostle, Jobstown | 1983 | Constituted from Springfield Jobstown | |
| Killinarden | Sacred Heart, Killinarden | 1977 | Constituted from Springfield Killinarden | |
| Springfield | St Mark's, Springfield Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn (chapel of ease) | 1972 | Constituted from Tallaght-Bohernabreena Springfield | |
| 2 | Kilnamanagh-Castleview | St Kilian's, Kingswood St Kevin's, Kilnamanagh | 2008 | Constituted from Kilnamanagh and Castleview Kilnamanagh-Castleview |
| Tallaght (St Aengus) | St Aengus, Tallaght | 1985 | Constituted from Tallaght (St Mary's) Tallaght (St Aengus) | |
| Tallaght (St Dominic's) | St Dominic's, Tallaght | 1985 | Constituted from Tallaght (St Mary's) Tallaght (St Dominic's) | |
| Tallaght (St Mary's) | St Mary's, Tallaght | 1972 | Tallaght (St Mary's) | |
| 3 | Bohernabreena | St Anne's, Bohernabreena Holy Rosary, Oldcourt (chapel of ease) | 1868 2009 | Bohernabreena |
| Firhouse | Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Firhouse | 1975 | Firhouse | |
| Tallaght (St Martin de Porres) | St Martin de Porres, Old Bawn | 1985 | Tallaght (St Martin's) |
Under the pastoral responsibility of Fr. Richard Sheehy
Blanchardstown
The Blanchardstown deanery is located entirely within the civil county of Fingal.
The vicar forane is Fr. Damian McNeice.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountview[4] | St Philip the Apostle, Mountview | 2018 | Constituted from Mountview and Blakestown[5] Mountview |
| Hartstown | St Ciarán's, Hartstown | 1979 | Constituted from Blanchardstown Hartstown | |
| Huntstown | Sacred Heart of Jesus, Huntstown Mary, Mother of Hope, Littlepace (chapel of ease) | 1981 2002 | Constituted from Blakestown Huntstown | |
| 2 | Blanchardstown | St Brigid's, Blanchardstown | 1837 | Mother church of the deanery[6] Blanchardstown |
| Corduff | St Patrick's, Corduff | 1976 | Constituted from Blanchardstown Corduff | |
| Mulhuddart | St Luke the Evangelist, Mulhuddart | 1993 | Constituted from Blanchardstown Mulhuddart | |
| 3 | Castleknock | Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Castleknock | 1976 | Constituted from Blanchardstown Castleknock |
| Laurel Lodge | St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge | 1982 | Constituted from Castleknock Laurel Lodge | |
| Porterstown-Clonsilla | St Mochta's, Porterstown | 1986 | Constituted from Castleknock Porterstown-Clonsilla |
Fingal North
The Fingal North deanery is located entirely within the civil county of Fingal.
The vicar forane is Canon John McNamara.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brackenstown | St Cronan's, Brackenstown | 1974 | Constituted from Swords Brackenstown |
| Donabate | St Patrick's, Donabate The Immaculate Conception, Balheary (chapel of ease) St. Ita's Hospital Chapel, Portrane (chapel of ease) | Constituted from Donabate, Balheary and Portrane Donabate | ||
| River Valley | St Finian's, River Valley | 1982 | Constituted from Swords River Valley | |
| Swords | St Colmcille's, Swords Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Dublin Airport (chapel of ease) Church of the Visitation, Drynam (chapel of ease) | 1608 | Swords | |
| 2 | Lusk | St MacCullin's, Lusk | 1669 | Lusk |
| Rush | St Maur's, Rush | 1730 | Constituted from Lusk Rush | |
| Skerries | St Patrick's, Skerries | 1730 | Constituted from Lusk Skerries | |
| 3 | Balbriggan | Ss Peter and Paul, Balbriggan Church of the Assumption, Balscadden | 1842 1819 | Balbriggan |
| Garristown | Church of the Assumption, Garristown St Joseph's, Ballymadun (chapel of ease) | Garristown | ||
| Naul | St Canice's, Damastown Nativity of Our Lady, Naul (chapel of ease) Assumption of Our Lady, Ballyboughal (chapel of ease) | 1630 | Naul | |
| Rolestown | St Brigid's, Rolestown | 1974 | Constituted from Garristown Rolestown |
Maynooth
The Maynooth deanery is located in the civil county of South Dublin and the traditional county of Kildare.
The vicar forane is Fr. Kieran Coghlan.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celbridge | St Patrick's, Celbridge St Brigid's, Straffan (chapel of ease) | 1859 | Constituted from Maynooth Celbridge |
| Confey | St Charles Borromeo, Confey | 1984 | Constituted from Leixlip Confey | |
| Leixlip | Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip | 1833 | Constituted from Maynooth Leixlip | |
| Maynooth | St Mary's, Maynooth Lady Chapel, Donaghstown (chapel of ease) | 1615 | Maynooth | |
| 2 | Esker/Doddsboro/Adamstown | St Patrick's, Esker | 1978 | Constituted from Lucan Esker/Doddsboro/Adamstown |
| Lucan | St Mary's, Lucan | 1953 | Constituted from Clondalkin Lucan | |
| Lucan South | Divine Mercy, Lucan South | 1996 | Constituted from Lucan Lucan South | |
| 3 | Bawnogue | Church of the Transfiguration, Bawnogue | 1977 | Constituted from Clondalkin Bawnogue |
| Clondalkin | Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Killian, Clondalkin Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles, Clonburris (chapel of ease) Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple, Knockmitten (chapel of ease) | 1615 | Clondalkin | |
| Deansrath | St Ronan's, Deansrath | 1985 | Constituted from Bawnogue Deansrath | |
| Sruleen | Sacred Heart, Sruleen | 1990 | Constituted from Clondalkin Sruleen | |
| 4 | Ballyfermot (Assumption) | Our Lady of the Assumption, Ballyfermot | 1953 | Constituted from Inchicore Ballyfermot (Assumption) |
| Ballyfermot (St Matthew's) | St Matthew's, Ballyfermot | 1972 | Constituted from Ballyfermot (Assumption) Ballyfermot (St Matthew's) | |
| Chapelizod | Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chapelizod | 1955 | Constituted from Chapelizod and Clondalkin Chapelizod | |
| Cherry Orchard | Most Holy Sacrament, Cherry Orchard | 1993 | Constituted from Ballyfermot (Assumption) Cherry Orchard | |
| Neilstown | St Peter the Apostle, Neilstown | 1979 | Constituted from Clondalkin Neilstown | |
| Palmerstown | St Philomena's, Palmerstown | 1972 | Constituted from Chapelizod Palmerstown | |
| Rowlagh | Immaculate Heart of Mary, Rowlagh | 1979 | Constituted from Clondalkin Rowlagh |
Under the pastoral responsibility of Fr. Paul Thornton
Fingal South East
The Fingal South East deanery is located within the city of Dublin and the civil county of Fingal.
The vicar forane is Fr. Michael O'Grady.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clontarf (St Anthony's) | St Anthony's, Clontarf | 1966 | Constituted from Clontarf (St John's) Clontarf (St Anthony's) |
| Clontarf (St John's) | St John the Baptist, Clontarf | 1942 | Clontarf (St John's) | |
| Dollymount | St Gabriel's, Dollymount | 1966 | Constituted from Clontarf (St John's) Dollymount | |
| Killester | St Brigid's, Killester | 1966 | Constituted from Killester-Raheny Killester | |
| 2 | Donnycarney | Our Lady of Consolation, Donnycarney | 1952 | Constituted from Marino Donnycarney |
| Fairview | Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairview | 1855 | Fairview | |
| Marino | St Vincent de Paul, Marino | 1942 | Constituted from Fairview Marino | |
| 3 | Beaumont | Nativity of Our Lord, Beaumont | 1977 | Constituted from Donnycarney Beaumont |
| Kilmore West | St Luke the Evangelist, Kilmore West | 1972 | Constituted from Ardlea Kilmore West | |
| Larkhill, Whitehall and Santry | Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall Chapel of Blessed Margaret Ball, Santry (chapel of ease) | 1944 | Constituted from Glasnevin Larkhill, Whitehall and Santry | |
| 4 | Ardlea | St John Vianney, Ardlea | 1965 | Constituted from Coolock-Artane Ardlea |
| Artane | Our Lady of Mercy, Artane | 1968 | Constituted from Coolock Artane | |
| Coolock | St Brendan's, Coolock | 1969 | Coolock | |
| 5 | Bonnybrook | St Joseph the Artisan, Bonnybrook | 1970 | Constituted from Ardlea Road Bonnybrook |
| Darndale | Our Lady Immaculate, Darndale | 1972 | Constituted from Coolock Darndale | |
| Priorswood | St Francis of Assisi, Priorswood | 1974 | Constituted from Bonnybrook Priorswood |
Fingal South West
The Fingal South West deanery is located within the city of Dublin and the civil county of Fingal.
The vicar forane is Fr. Frank Reburn.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballymun | St Joseph's, Balcurris Virgin Mary, Ballymun Holy Spirit, Silloge | 2018 | Constituted from Balcurris, Ballymun and Silloge Ballymun |
| 2 | Ballygall | Our Mother of Divine Grace, Ballygall | 1964 | Constituted from Glasnevin Ballygall |
| Ballymun Road | Our Lady of Victories, Glasnevin | 1969 | Constituted from Larkhill Ballymun Road | |
| Drumcondra | Corpus Christi, Drumcondra | 1953 | Constituted from Glasnevin Drumcondra | |
| Glasnevin | Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin | 1912 | Constituted from Fairview Glasnevin | |
| Iona Road | St Columba's, Glasnevin St Alphonsus Monastery, Glasnevin (chapel of ease) Glasnevin Cemetery Chapel (chapel of ease) | 1902 | Constituted from Berkeley Road Iona Road | |
| 3 | Cabra | Christ the King, Cabra | 1941 | Constituted from Arran Quay Cabra |
| Cabra West | Most Precious Blood, Cabra | 1946 | Constituted from Cabra and Aughrim Street Cabra West | |
| Navan Road | Our Lady Help of Christians, Cabra | 1953 | Constituted from Chapelizod Navan Road | |
| Phibsborough | St Peter's, Phibsborough | 1974 | Phibsborough | |
| 4 | Finglas | St Canice's, Finglas St Margaret's, St Margaret's (chapel of ease) | 1920 | Finglas |
| Finglas West | Church of the Annunciation, Finglas | 1962 | Constituted from Finglas Finglas West | |
| Rivermount | St Oliver Plunkett's, Rivermount St Finian's Oratory, Rivermount (chapel of ease) | 1974 | Rivermount |
Howth
The Howth deanery is located within the city of Dublin and the civil county of Fingal.
The vicar forane is Fr. Martin Noone.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrfield | St Paul's, Ayrfield | 1974 | Constituted from Raheny Ayrfield |
| Donaghmede | Holy Trinity, Donaghmede | 1974 | Constituted from Grange Park Donaghmede | |
| Edenmore | St Monica's, Edenmore | 1966 | Constituted from Coolock and Raheny Edenmore | |
| Grange Park | St Benedict's, Grange Park | 1971 | Constituted from Raheny Grange Park | |
| Raheny | Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace, Raheny | 1966 | Constituted from Killester-Raheny Raheny | |
| 2 | Baldoyle | Ss Peter and Paul, Baldoyle St Laurence O'Toole, Baldoyle (chapel of ease) | 1907 | Constituted from Howth, Sutton and Baldoyle Baldoyle |
| Bayside | Church of the Resurrection, Bayside | 1971 | Constituted from Baldoyle Bayside | |
| Howth | Church of the Assumption, Howth | 7th century | Howth | |
| Kilbarrack-Foxfield | St John the Evangelist, Kilbarrack | 1971 | Constituted from Bayside Kilbarrack-Foxfield | |
| Sutton | St Fintan's, Sutton | 1969 | Constituted from Howth Sutton | |
| 3 | Kinsealy | St Nicholas of Myra, Kinsealy | 1972 | Constituted from Baldoyle Kinsealy |
| Malahide | St Sylvester's, Malahide | 1941 | Constituted from Swords Malahide | |
| Portmarnock | St Anne's, Portmarnock | 1972 | Constituted from Baldoyle Portmarnock | |
| Yellow Walls | Sacred Heart, Seabury | 1996 | Constituted from Malahide Yellow Walls |
Under the pastoral responsibility of Fr. Donal Roche
Bray
The Bray deanery is located within the civil county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and the traditional county of Wicklow.
The vicar forane is Fr. Aquinas Duffy.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandyford | St Mary's, Sandyford Our Lady of the Wayside, Kilternan (chapel of ease) St Patrick's, Glencullen (chapel of ease) | 1829 | Constituted from Cabinteely Sandyford |
| 2 | Bray (Holy Redeemer) | Most Holy Redeemer, Bray | 18th century | Holy Redeemer Church, Bray[7] |
| Bray (Our Lady Queen of Peace) | Our Lady Queen of Peace, Bray | 1954 | Queen of Peace church, at the corner of Putland Road and Vevay Road, was built in 1946 on land donated by the Presentation Brothers of nearby Presentation College, Bray.[8][9] Originally part of Bray (Holy Redeemer) parish, it was constituted as its own parish in 1954.[10] | |
| Bray (St Fergal's) | St Fergal's, Ballywaltrim | 1976 | Constituted from Bray (Our Lady Queen of Peace) Bray (St Fergal's) | |
| Bray (St Peter's) | St Peter's, Little Bray | 1975 | Bray (St Peter's) | |
| Enniskerry | St Mary's, Enniskerry St Mochonog's, Kilmacanogue (chapel of ease) | 1985 | Constituted from Enniskerry and Kilmacanogue Enniskerry | |
| 3 | Ballybrack-Killiney | Ss Alphonsus and Columba, Ballybrack St Stephen's, Killiney (chapel of ease) Church of the Apostles, Ballybrack (chapel of ease) | 1863 | Constituted from Dalkey Ballybrack |
| Cabinteely[11] | St Brigid's, Cabinteely St Brigid's Mass Centre, Cabinteely (chapel of ease) | 1971 | Constituted from Cabinteely-Foxrock Cabinteely | |
| Johnstown-Killiney | Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown | 1974 | Constituted from Cabinteely Johnstown-Killiney | |
| Loughlinstown | St Columbanus, Loughlinstown | 1982 | Constituted from Ballybrack-Killiney Loughlinstown | |
| Sallynoggin | Our Lady of Victories, Sallynoggin | 1966 | Constituted from Glasthule Sallynoggin | |
| Shankill | St Anne's, Shankill | 1971 | Constituted from Ballybrack-Killiney Shankill | |
| 4 | Dalkey | Church of the Assumption, Dalkey | 1927 | Constituted from Glasthule Dalkey |
| Dún Laoghaire | St Michael's, Dún Laoghaire | 1829 | Constituted from Loughlinstown Dún Laoghaire | |
| Glasthule | St Joseph's, Glasthule | 1927 | Constituted from Dalkey Glasthule | |
| 5 | Greystones | Holy Rosary, Greystones St Kilian's, Blacklion (chapel of ease) | Constituted from Bray Greystones | |
| Kilquade | St Joseph's, Newtownmountkennedy St Patrick's, Kilquade St Anthony of Padua, Kilcoole (chapel of ease) Holy Spirit Oratory, Newcastle (chapel of ease) | 1400 | Constituted from Newcastle Kilquade |
Donnybrook
The Donnybrook deanery is located within the city of Dublin and the civil county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
The vicar forane is Fr. Fergus O’Connor.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balally | Ascension of Our Lord, Balally | 1977 | Constituted from Sandyford Balally |
| Ballinteer | St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer | 1974 | Constituted from Dundrum Ballinteer | |
| Dundrum | Holy Cross, Dundrum | 1878 | Constituted from Booterstown Dundrum | |
| Meadowbrook | St Attracta's Oratory, Ballinteer | 1983 | Constituted from Ballinteer Meadowbrook | |
| 2 | Haddington Road | St Mary's, Haddington Road | 1876 | Constituted from Donnybrook, Irishtown, Ringsend and Sandymount Haddington Road |
| Ringsend | St Patrick's, Ringsend | 1905 | Constituted from Irishtown, Ringsend and Sandymount Ringsend | |
| Sandymount | Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Sandymount | 1851 | Sandymount | |
| 3 | Booterstown | Church of the Assumption, Booterstown | Constituted prior to 1616 Booterstown | |
| Donnybrook | Sacred Heart, Donnybrook | 1876 | Constituted from Donnybrook, Irishtown, Ringsend and Sandymount Donnybrook | |
| Merrion Road | Our Lady Queen of Peace, Merrion | 1964 | Constituted from Booterstown Merrion Road | |
| Milltown | Assumption and Ss Columbanus and Gall, Milltown | 1974 | Constituted from Rathgar Milltown | |
| 4 | Clonskeagh | Immaculate Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal, Clonskeagh | 1965 | Constituted from Donnybrook Clonskeagh |
| Kilmacud | St Laurence O'Toole, Kilmacud | 1964 | Constituted from Kilmacud and Mount Merrion Kilmacud | |
| Mount Merrion | St Thérèse, Mount Merrion | 1964 | Constituted from Kilmacud and Mount Merrion Mount Merrion | |
| 5 | Blackrock | St John the Baptist, Blackrock | 1922 | Constituted from Booterstown Blackrock |
| Foxrock | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock | 1971 | Constituted from Cabinteely-Foxrock Foxrock | |
| Kill-o'-the-Grange | Holy Family, Kill-o'-the-Grange | 1972 | Constituted from Monkstown Kill-o'-the-Grange | |
| Monkstown | St Patrick's, Monkstown | 1902 | Constituted from Dún Laoghaire Monkstown | |
| Newtownpark | Guardian Angels, Newtownpark | 1968 | Constituted from Blackrock Newtownpark |
Wicklow
The Wicklow deanery is located within the traditional counties of Wexford and Wicklow.
The vicar forane is Fr. Derek Doyle.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashford | Most Holy Rosary, Ashford St Joseph's, Glenealy (chapel of ease) | 1864 | Constituted from Wicklow Ashford |
| Kilbride and Barndarrig | St Mary's, Barndarrig St Brigid's, Kilbride (chapel of ease) | Kilbride and Barndarrig | ||
| Wicklow | St Patrick's, Wicklow St Joseph's, Rathnew (chapel of ease) | 6th century | Wicklow | |
| 2 | Glendalough | St Kevin's, Laragh | 6th century | Glendalough |
| Rathdrum | Ss Mary and Michael, Rathdrum St Columba's, Greenane (chapel of ease) Ss Patrick and Kilian, Clara Vale (chapel of ease) | Constituted pre-Reformation Rathdrum | ||
| Roundwood | St Laurence O'Toole, Roundwood Sacred Heart, Moneystown (chapel of ease) | 1974 | Roundwood | |
| 3 | Arklow | Ss Mary and Peter, Arklow St David's, Johnstown (chapel of ease) | 650 | Arklow |
| Aughrim | The Most Sacred Heart, Aughrim | 1890 | Constituted from Arklow Aughrim | |
| Avoca | Ss Mary and Patrick, Avoca St Kevin's, Ballycoog (chapel of ease) St Patrick's, Barranisky (chapel of ease) St Joseph's, Templerainey (chapel of ease) | Constituted prior to 1777 Avoca | ||
| Castletown | St Patrick's, Castletown | 1974 | Constituted from Arklow Castletown. Partly to the south of Arklow in County Wicklow but mainly to the north of Gorey in County Wexford. |
Under the pastoral responsibility of Fr. Enda Cunningham
Cullenswood
The Cullenswood deanery is located entirely within the city of Dublin.
The vicar forane is Fr. Paul Taylor.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clogher Road | St Bernadette's, Crumlin | 1947 | Constituted from Dolphin's Barn Clogher Road |
| Crumlin | St Agnes, Crumlin | 1941 | Constituted from Terenure Crumlin | |
| Mourne Road | Our Lady of Good Counsel, Drimnagh | 1942 | Constituted from Dolphin's Barn and Terenure Mourne Road | |
| Walkinstown | Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Walkinstown | 1964 | Constituted from Crumlin Walkinstown | |
| 2 | Beechwood Avenue | Church of the Holy Name, Ranelagh | 1906 | Constituted from Rathgar Beechwood Avenue |
| Harold's Cross | Our Lady of the Rosary, Harold's Cross | 1935 | Constituted from Rathgar, Rathmines and Terenure Harold's Cross | |
| Mount Argus | St Paul of the Cross, Harold's Cross | 1974 | Mount Argus | |
| Rathgar | Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar | 1882 | Constituted from Rathmines Rathgar | |
| Rathmines | Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines | 1835 | Rathmines | |
| 3 | Bluebell | Our Lady of the Wayside, Bluebell | 1967 | Constituted from Inchicore Bluebell |
| Inchicore (Mary Immaculate) | May Immaculate, Inchicore | 1972 | Constituted from Inchicore Inchicore (Mary Immaculate) | |
| Inchicore (St Michael's) | St Michael's, Inchicore | 1933 | Constituted from St James' Inchicore (St Michael's) |
North City Centre
The North City Centre deanery is located entirely within the city of Dublin.
The vicar forane is Fr. Kieran McDermott.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Wall | St Joseph's, East Wall | 1941 | Constituted from North Wall East Wall |
| North Wall | St Laurence O'Toole, North Wall | 1853 | North Wall | |
| North William Street | St Agatha's, North William Street | 1865 | Constituted from Cathedral North William Street | |
| 2 | Berkeley Road | St Joseph's, Berkeley Road | 1890 | Constituted from Halston Street Berkeley Road |
| Gardiner Street | St Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street | 1974 | Gardiner Street | |
| Cathedral | St Mary's Cathedral, Marlborough Street | 1825 | Constituted from Liffey Street Cathedral | |
| Seán McDermott Street | Our Lady of Lourdes, Seán McDermott Street | 1970 | Constituted from Cathedral Seán McDermott Street | |
| 3 | Aughrim Street | Holy Family, Aughrim Street | Aughrim Street | |
| Dominick Street | St Saviour's, Dominick Street | 1974 | Dominick Street | |
| Halston Street | St Michan's, Halston Street St Mary of the Angels, Church Street | Halston Street |
South City Centre
The South City Centre deanery is located entirely within the city of Dublin.
The vicar forane is Fr. Seán Ford.
| Parish Partnership | Parish | Churches and chapels of ease | Constituted | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Street | St Nicholas of Myra, Francis Street | 1829 | Francis Street |
| James' Street | St James', James' Street | 1724 | Constituted from Meath Street James' Street | |
| Meath Street | St Catherine of Alexandria, Meath Street | 13th century | Meath Street | |
| 2 | City Quay | Immaculate Heart of Mary, City Quay | 1908 | Constituted from Westland Row City Quay |
| Harrington Street | St Kevin's, Harrington Street | 1865 | Constituted from Francis Street Harrington Street | |
| University Church | Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green | 1974 | Constituted from Harrington Street University Church | |
| Westland Row | St Andrew's, Westland Row | c. 1750 | Constituted from St Andrew, St Mark, St Peter and St Anne Westland Row | |
| Whitefriar Street | Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Aungier Street | 1974 | Whitefriar Street | |
| 3 | Dolphin's Barn | Our Lady of Dolours, Dolphin's Barn | 1902 | Constituted from James' Street Dolphin's Barn |
| Donore Avenue | St Theresa of the Child Jesus, Donore Avenue | 1946 | Constituted from Meath Street Donore Avenue | |
| Rialto | Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fátima, Rialto | 1968 | Constituted from Dolphin's Barn Rialto |
Other parishes
There is also a diocese-wide parish of the Travelling People, which was established by Archbishop Dermot Ryan in 1980 in response to the unique pastoral needs of the Traveller community in the archdiocese. The parish is under the pastoral care of Fr. Paul O'Driscoll.[12][13]
Notes and references
Notes
References
References
- 1."Deanery changes in Dublin Archdiocese to increase the role of lay people in Diocesan Planning". Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- 2."Building Hope in Parish Partnership – Advent 2022". Archdiocese of Dublin. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- 3.McDonald, Sarah (11 December 2022). "Country's largest Catholic diocese to amalgamate 199 parishes into 53 in major overhaul". Irish Independent. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- 4.The parish church in Blakestown, Mary of the Servants, closed in January 2018 due to the identification of structural issues with the church building.
- 5."New Future for Dublin Parishes". Archdiocese of Dublin. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2023. In January [2018], the Parish Church of Blakestown, St. Mary of the Servants, closed following the identification of serious issues with the Church building. The closely located parishes of Hartstown, Huntstown and Mountview are continuing to work more closely together in their parish grouping.
- 6.Cronin, Elizabeth (2002). Fr Michael Dungan's Blanchardstown, 1836-1868. Dublin, Ireland: Four Courts Press. p. 56. ISBN 1-85182-711-0. OCLC 51993926.
- 7.Bray (Holy Redeemer)
- 8."Queen of Peace - History". queenofpeace.ie. Archived from the original on 18 November 2007. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- 9."Celebrating sixty years of the Queen of Peace parish". Bray People. 18 January 2007. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- 10.Bray (Our Lady Queen of Peace)
- 11.Includes Cherrywood
- 12.Rousselle, Christine (27 August 2018). "Irish Traveller community keeps faith despite hardships". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- 13.Osborne, Jason (8 July 2021). "Traveller parish welcomes community's advances in politics". The Irish Catholic. Retrieved 7 January 2023.