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Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell
(Also available at https://dublindiocese.ie/election-of-leo-xiv/)
Today with joy I offer my prayerful good wishes to Pope Leo XIV who has been elected as Bishop of Rome and the 267th successor of St Peter. Pope Leo brings a wealth of experience to his new role as the first pastor of the Catholic Church. His experience, together with his personal humility, prayerfulness, discretion, and balanced judgement are qualities that, in the working of the Holy Spirit, perhaps permitted the light, promise, and faithfulness of Christ to illumine, inspire and empower the cardinal electors during the conclave, one which was so important for the Church and the world in this unsettled and difficult time. Now as Pope Leo XIV he is the first shepherd of the Lord’s flock, who will represent the unity of our faith and its diversity, as together, the People of God, faithful to our mandate, may be, in Christ, a leaven of renewal within the whole human family.
Robert Prevost joined the Augustinian Order in 1977. He referenced his story of faith when he spoke in St. Peter’s Square: “I am a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian,” citing Saint Augustine’s foundational statement of his identity as a person of faith, and of his understanding of his ministry “With you I am a Christian, for you a bishop.” ‘With you’— mirroring Christ who is “God with us.” (Matthew 1:24). ‘For you” — putting flesh on the One Shepherd (John 10:16) who gave his life for his sheep. We remember the total dedication of Pope Francis to his flock.
Pope Leo’s early ministry took him to northern Peru, where he served as a Parish Priest, taught in a seminary, and acted as a canon law advisor. His leadership journey brought him from the Augustinian Province of Chicago to his appointment as Prior General of an Order that serves the mission of the Church in more than fifty countries. Nominated by Pope Francis, he served as a bishop of Chiclayo in Peru from 2014 until 2023, when he was called to be Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and created a Cardinal. He has both pastoral experience in the peripheries of the Church, combined with experience of leadership and governance in the Church. Pope Leo was chosen by his Augustinian confreres to guide their order in a time of change and renewal. He has now been chosen from among the cardinals to guide the Lord’s flock at this very important time, a difficult time for the whole world. His first Urbi et Orbi blessing last evening on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica brought a clear emphasis on the Church as mission. He brings to the fore a dimension of the Church’s life and purpose which is central to our understanding of ourselves. He is underlining that what Christianity has to offer is good news. It is not just missio ad extra, a mission to others—which has been our reflex for two centuries—but also missio ad intra, a mission, a call to ourselves who are baptised, a way of living our faith which is not possible without our own journey inwards, a journey in service and in prayer nourished by Word and Sacrament, as the Second Vatican Council taught.
On behalf of the people of the Archdiocese of Dublin, I pray that the pontificate of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, his service of the Church and of the world, be guided by divine wisdom, strength and serenity, as he leads the universal Church and inspires the world’s religious and political leaders through his commitment to peace and dialogue.
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MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of St MacCullins Parish, Lusk, will identify the pastoral and spiritual needs of our parishioners. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will encourage and support our community to use their gifts and talents to meet these needs. We will be faithful in serving the Word of God by reaching out and welcoming all in the spirit of all caring for all.
VISION STATEMENT
We the people of St MacCullin's Parish, Lusk, will serve God by gathering regularly to celebrate the Sacraments and by listening to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will always be guided by our concern and care for the spiritual well-being of our community. We will welcome newcomers and visitors to our Christian community. We will respect the individual faith of others by our Christian belief in justice, equality and peace. We will ask the Holy Spirit to give us the courage to accept and embrace change in our Catholic Church. We will constantly pray to Jesus Christ for guidance in encouraging more of our community to help in carrying out the mission of God in our parish.

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25 June 2023
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In the Gospel passage, Jesus forewarns His disciples about the trials and persecutions they will encounter as they carry out their mission of spreading His message. While acknowledging the physical risks they may face, Jesus emphasises that the well-being and eternal salvation of their souls are of greater significance. This teaching highlights the paramount importance of placing our trust in God’s care, even in the midst of challenging circumstances.
Jesus’s words remind us that our ultimate focus should be on the health and salvation of our souls rather than on temporal concerns. He encourages his disciples—and, by extension, all believers—to place their unwavering trust in God’s love and provision. Jesus assures them that God knows them intimately, valuing each person with deep compassion and care. This message serves as a profound reminder of the infinite love and concern God has for each one of us.
Amidst the trials and tribulations we encounter, we are called to emulate the disciples’ trust in God’s care. By having faith in God’s love and providence, we can find solace, strength and hope in the knowledge that God knows us intimately and is attentive to our needs.
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