Archbishop Eamon Martin congratulated
Londonderry Sentinel
September 8, 2014
http://www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk/news/local-news/archbishop-eamon-martin-congratulated-1-6285194
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has congratulated Archbishop Eamon Martin who has become the Archbishop of Armagh and Catholic Primate of All Ireland.
Mr Durkan, who has known Archbishop Eamon Martin since their primary school days in Londonderry, said: “Congratulations and best wishes to Archbishop Eamon Martin on becoming the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. Eamon has gone from St Patrick’s Primary School in Pennyburn and an altar boy there to become St Patrick’s successor in Armagh. While he has gone far in that sense he has always remained rooted.
“While Eamon is a naturally humble man I hope he can enjoy the genuine pride that will again be felt by his family, his home parish, his schools and the Derry Diocese today.
“The Eamon Martin that I have known since childhood has always been approachable, able and adaptable. He has already proved himself in Armagh as a pastor of real engagement, empathy and inspiration,” he said, adding: “In his new role of pastoral leadership, he will deservedly have good will and prayers from people across the country and beyond his own church.”
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