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Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

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Countdown to the Jubilee Year - Pilgrims of Hope

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Advent Reflections: Voices from the Church

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Advent Reflections: Voices from the Church

General Election 2024

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‘To be a people of hope!' Bishops’ statement for Election 2024 and questions for candidatesRead on or see https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2024/11/20/to-be-a-people-of-hope-bishops-statement-for-election-2024-and-questions-for-candidates/Key takeaways:

Advent Talks 2024

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Spiritual preparation for Christmas: a set of three talks at 8.00pm on the first three Wednesdays of Advent, held in Áras Naofa, St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore.

Service of Adoration for Vocations

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A service of adoration, reflection, and prayer for vocations will be held in Galway Cathedral on Sunday 24 November from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

World Mission Sunday 2024

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'Go and invite everyone to the banquet.'World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal to support overseas mission and missionaries. It takes place in every parish worldwide where the Church is present. For Mission Sunday 2024, Pope Francis has chosen the theme ‘Go and invite everyone… Read more...

Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Migrants

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During the Autumn General Meeting of the Bishops’ Conference, bishops approved a pastoral letter on the significant theme of welcoming the immigrant. 'A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?' explores what hospitality for migrant people means in contemporary Ireland.

An Ghailíl Centre of Formation for Mission and Ministry

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An Ghailíl – Centre of Formation for Mission and Ministry. A joint venture between the Diocese of Galway and the Diocese of Clonfert, this new Centre aims to meet the evolving needs of lay ministry and religious education.

Looking at our faith from a biblical perspective: ONLINE SESSIONS

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Pope Francis emphasises that faith is not something to be confined to the past or treated as a relic, but rather it is a living encounter with Jesus that has the power to transform our lives. Over these six sessions we will look at our faith from a Biblical perspective and understand how it has… Read more...

From Galway to Lourdes: Prayers of Faith and Gratitude Delivered

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As part of the novena of preparation for the visit of Saint Bernadette’s relics to the dioceses of Galway and Clonfert, and during the relics' stay, hundreds of petitions and messages of thanksgiving were submitted.

World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024

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The 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Exploring Priesthood – Open Days

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"Exploring Priesthood" Open Days are an opportunity for Catholic men (aged 18 and over) who would like to find out more about the ministry and life of a diocesan priest.

Galway Cathedral Unveils Iconic Gift from Hungary

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Galway Cathedral welcomes the gifting of a painted replica of the revered “Weeping Virgin Mother of Győr” painting, graciously presented to the Diocese of Galway by His Excellency Bishop András Veres of Győr, Hungary, on a recent visit to Ireland.

Sacrament of Confirmation 2025

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The schedule of Confirmation ceremonies for 2025 is now available. Application forms are available from your local parish.

Celebrating deep historical roots with the Diocese of Győr

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You are invited join with Bishop Veres and Bishop Duignan for Mass in honour of Our Lady Consoler of the Afflicted on Friday 20th September 2024 at 8.00pm in the Cathedral of St Brendan, Loughrea.

Relics of Saint Bernadette bring healing and hope to Galway

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Many thousands of people came to Galway Cathedral last week to venerate the relics of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes.

Galway Camino

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A pilgrim walk to 7 of Galway's holy sites takes place on Saturday 14 September 2024, from 12.00 noon to 5.30pm.

Mini-Youth Pilgrimage to the Poor Clares, Galway

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Mini Youth Pilgrimage in Preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025

Season of Creation 2024

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Each year from 1st September to 4th October, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as Creator and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to… Read more...

Mission Accomplished!

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A group of young people from the Dioceses take on the challenge of climbing Croagh Patrick.