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Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Deoise na GaillimheChill Mac Duach & Chill Fhionnúrach

Advent Talks 2023

Published on 21/11/2023
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St Pio Room, Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway

Wednesday 6 December 8.00pm
Julie Anne Brown O’Flaherty
A native of Moycullen, mother of three Julie Anne is a primary school teacher in Moycullen. She is involved in faith formation and parish life, and shares her thoughts on how a family and community climate of vibrant Christian life can be created and nurtured so that vocations can bud and grow.

Wednesday 13 December 8.00pm
Most Rev. Bishop Michael Duignan DD
“And He will come to us like rain, spring rain…” (hosea 6:3)
In a world that seems troubled to the core, we will contemplate the ancient promise that God makes himself ever-present in such circumstances. He comes to bring new insights, new ways and new life. Together, we explore how this divine promise is as true today as it was in those days of old.

Wednesday 20 December 8.00pm
Very Rev. Daniel Gallagher
“Carry out the ministry of Christ the Priest... with constant joy and genuine love.” – Pope Francis.
A native of Bohermore in the heart of Galway city, Daniel is one of a cohort of younger priests ordained for the diocese in recent years. Fr Daniel talks about his call to serve as a minister of joy and mercy.