Update on National Shrine Fundraiser
As part of the 800-year celebrations of the Dominican Order’s arrival in Ireland, St. Martin Apostolate embarked on an exciting journey to refurbish The National Shrine to St. Martin, located in a dedicated chapel at St. Saviour’s Church, Dominic Street, Dublin 1.
Thank You to Our Supporters
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our supporters who contributed to the National St. Martin Shrine Refurbishment. Your generosity is astounding, and we were thrilled to be able to announce that we exceeded our initial fundraising goal of €10,000! The incredible response meant we were able to undertake much more in the refurbishment of the shrine and enhance our missions.
Constructed by Fr. Coffey O.P. in 1966 to celebrate the canonization of our beloved Saint, the Shrine has served our community faithfully for 58 years. However, it definitely needed some love and attention, making this year a fitting time to embark on its refurbishment in celebration of the 800 years of Dominican presence in Ireland.
Special Mass and Blessing of the Shrine
We are pleased to share that the refurbishment works were completed just in time for a very special Mass held on St. Martin’s Feast Day, November 3rd. His Excellency Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, celebrated this significant occasion and unveiling and blessing of our re – dedicated Shrine. It was truly wonderful to see so many of you in attendance—it was a heartwarming experience!
Join Us in Celebrating the Shrine
We encourage you to take a moment to view the pictures of our newly refurbished shrine below. You can also download a digital copy of the order of the Mass booklet here.
Thank you once again for your incredible support. If you would like to contribute to the National Shrine and have your name added to the Book of Intentions, which remains in the Shrine, please click the button below. Significant donors will have their names or those of their loved ones attached to a plaque on the wall of the Shrine.
Together, let us ensure the National Shrine continues to be a place of reflection, connection, and celebration for generations to come.
AFTER: Images from the newly refurbished Shrine and the celebratory Mass
New Addition to the Shrine will be a Benefactors Plaque to say Thank You!
All donors names will be entered into a Book of Intentions which will remain in the newly refurbished shrine. We will inscribe a plaque with the names of our significant benefactors* in recognition of their enduring support. Perhaps you would like your parent’s names, that of a sibling, a friend or your own name to be remembered forever at The National St Martin Shrine.
*Significant donations for plaque inscription from €500