Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Mini Youth Pilgrimage in Preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025

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...

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

You are invited to join in the recitation of the novena prayer during all Masses over the nine days leading up to the visitation of the relics.

Join the Galway/Clonfert Young Adult Croagh Patrick Climb (ages 18–35) on Saturday, August 24.

Statement from the Galway Diocesan Office on the interment of the remains of Bishop Eamonn Casey.

Response to recent media coverage on the life and legacy of Bishop Eamonn Casey.

Rahoon Cemetery Sunday – 8 September at 12.00 noon.

Prayer for the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly28 July 2024

Reek Sunday falls on 28 July, when thousands of pilgrims are expected to scale Croagh Patrick (2,510ft/765m), Ireland’s Holy Mountain, to pray and to participate on the summit in the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and of the Eucharist.

We are delighted to share that a group of young people from the Diocese of Galway and the Diocese of Clonfert recently attended the 35th Mladifest in Medjugorje.

The schedule of events for St Bernadette's Relic Pilgrimage is now available.

The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland has published new policy standards. These came into effect on 11 June and include three core standards rather than the previous seven.

Message for the Day for Life – Sunday 16th June 2024“The Lord is my Shepherd – Compassion and Hope at the End of Life”

“No exam, not matter how important, can ever define you. You are much more than any exam and much more important in God’s eyes than any grade you might receive.”

Galway City to Unite in Faith for the Feast of Corpus ChristiOn Sunday 2nd June, Galway city will celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic Procession, inviting all residents and visitors to participate in this sacred tradition.The event will commence with 3.00pm Mass at the Abbey… Read more...

To mark the Year of Prayer, the Dicastery for Evangelisation has prepared a series of useful materials and aids which can be used by Christian communities and individuals in thei

The 28th Annual Children's Remembrance Mass, organised by Galway University Hospital, will be celebrated at 2.30pm on Sunday 26th May in St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore. All welcome.

Three sessions of training will be provided for Parish Pastoral Councils and Parish Finance Committees over the coming months. Read on for further information.

Achonry, Clonfert, & Galway Diocesan Pilgrimages to KnockSunday 19th May 2024SCHEDULE OF CEREMONIES2.00pm    Rosary2.30pm    Anointing of the Sick at Knock Basilica3.00pm    Concelebrated Mass at Knock Basilica followed by Benediction & Rosary… Read more...