St Andrew’s Church on Westland Row would become the capital’s cathedral under a diocesan plan
Former lord mayor of Dublin and Independent councillor Christy Burke for the north inner city, where the Pro Cathedral is situated, said he is “shocked” to hear of “such a plan and move”.
“What is the point behind all of this upheaval and why change something and a tradition that doesn’t need to be changed. The church will lose support in the inner city if this move takes place.”St Mary’s has provided a focal point for the archdiocese “but it was always envisaged that, at some point, a cathedral building would be required that had both the space and the facilities to accommodate the full range of diocesan liturgical and pastoral ministry.
The statement also points out that St Mary’s was in an area “undergoing renewal”, while St Andrew’s Church is viewed as being “well placed to engage with the vibrant residential, commercial and cultural heart of the city”.The archdiocese has consulted with the Council of Priests, an advisory body to Archbishop Dermot Farrell.
“For logistical reasons, there are strong grounds for considering that St Andrew’s might better serve the cathedral function, with St Mary’s raised to the dignity of a basilica,” the statement continued.
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