Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM TRÓCAIRE A terrible hunger crisis is raging across East Africa, driven by escalating climate change, conflict, swarms of desert locusts, and Covid. Over 30 million children, women, and men are being pushed into starvation. People and their livestock are dying.… Read more...

Due to ongoing Covid-19 safety issues, there will not be a public Mass in Forthill graveyard this year. The graveyard will be open to visit from approximately 8.30am to 5.30pm on Sunday 7 November.

Attendance limits at religious services are lifted since 22 October 2021. Face-coverings continue to be required and many churches continue with social distancing measures.

The annual Mass of Chrism (deferred from Holy Thursday) will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Thursday 21 October at 7.00pm.

Led by Bishop Brendan Kelly, with an address by Jane Mellett of Trócaire. Galway Cathedral, 7.30pm Thursday 28 October 2021.

Mission-Month-Booklet_2021.pdf

A variety of programmes from Croí Nua for October and November.

The Passion Narrative in the Gospel of Luke: four online Tuesday evening sessions during Lent.

Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.  This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on Sunday 3… Read more...

In this desperate time of violence in Afghanistan, we can feel powerless. But we believe in the power of prayer.

Pernet CLG & The Little Sisters of the Assumption: autumn courses in community leadership, coping with loss and grief, and spirituality companions.

The annual Season of Creation begins on 1 September and continues until 4 October. Now more than ever it is critical that we care for and restore our Common Home.

CEMETERY SUNDAY, 15 AUGUST 2021 Domhnach na Reilige, 15 Lúnasa 2021 BOHERMORE CEMETERY 11.00am MASS

The ordination to the priesthood of John Gerard Acton took place at 3.00pm on Sunday 1 August 2021 in Galway Cathedral. Click here to access a link to view.

The Diocesan Office is closed for annual leave until Tuesday 3 August. Emails will be checked once per day; please contact info@galwaydiocese.ie if you have an urgent query.

Catholics worldwide are invited to sign the Healthy Planet, Healthy People petition.

The Archdiocese of Armagh seeks two Youth Ministry Coordinators. Closing date for applications is Friday 13 August 2021.

Please participate in this survey, an all-island research project led by the Irish Council of Churches, Irish Inter–Church Meeting and VOX Magazine.

Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021.

Fifth International Vatican Conference (6 to 8 May 2021): Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul. Highlights of virtual proceedings just released.