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Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Deoise na GaillimheChill Mac Duach & Chill Fhionnúrach

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RTÉ Religious Programming

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RTÉ extending additional religious programme content until June 2021

Homily of Bishop Dermot Farrell on his Installation

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Homily of Bishop Dermot Farrell at Mass of Thanksgiving on the Occasion of his Installation as Archbishop of Dublin

Covid-19 and Church-21 Survey

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Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education: Covid-19 & Church-21 Survey

What is Truth?

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Galway Astronomy Club invites you to an online talk by Fr Michael Connolly PhD What is truth: desiring to understand our world by learning to read "the two books" 8.00pm Monday 1 February 2021 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94455238040?pwd=b0ludmhlV3NOQ0k3SWN5ampyYll0QT09 Meeting ID: 944… Read more...

NBSCCCI: Theology of Safeguarding

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The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland has launched a video series on the theology of safeguarding.

Catholic Schools Week

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Catholic Schools Week 2021 runs from Sunday 24 January, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Its theme is: Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith and Resilience. In light of the challenges and uncertainty we have collectively faced over the past year, this year we are presented… Read more...

Sharing the Good News – Issue 61

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January 2021 issue of Sharing the Good News, the newsletter of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Galway City Council Community Call

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If you can't leave home and need practical advice or someone to talk to, contact Galway City Council's Community Call Helpline, 1800 400150.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

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The Diocese is hosting an Ecumenical Prayer Service online via Zoom, on Thursday 21 January at 7.30pm.

Bishops' Conference statement on Covid-10 vaccine

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Covid-19 Vaccine Pope Francis received his first injection of the Covid-19 vaccine on 14 January 2021. He referred to the vaccination as “an ethical action”.

Churches with online or radio Masses

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Click for more information on parishes with facilities for online or radio Mass.

Director sought for Accord CLG

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ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG (Accord CLG) is recruiting for a full-time Director.

Poor Clares Q&A

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The Poor Clares are hosting an online Q&A vocations event: Wednesday 10 March 2021, 7.30pm–9.00pm.

Praying through God's Word

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Online Scripture prayer sessions: Tuesday evenings 12 January to 2 February at 7.30pm.

Cathedral Carol Service

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A Covid-19 compliant service of readings, prayers and carols from Galway Cathedral available online to view anytime.

Christmas Message from Bishop Brendan

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Click here to read Bishop Brendan's Christmas message.

Confession & Mass times for Christmas

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Click for a listing of Confessions times and Mass times in city and suburban churches for the Christmas period.

Online Christmas Retreat from the Chapel of St Columbanus, NUIG

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Christmas Retreat online from the Chapel of St Columbanus, NUI Galway. Open to all; booking required.

Advent Scripture Course online from Moycullen

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Fr Robert McNamara of Moycullen parish is leading an Advent scripture course at 8.00pm on Wednesday evenings during Advent. The course can be accessed via Moycullen church webcam: click through from moycullenparish.com

Pope Francis proclaims Year of St Joseph

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With the Apostolic Letter 'Patris corde' ('With a Father’s Heart'), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a Year of Saint Joseph from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021.