Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

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.

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...

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.

"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 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.

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.

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

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 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.