Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

The statement of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference on the upcoming Family and Care referendums is available here. The referendum is being held on Friday 8th March 2024.

In the past week, Bishop Michael and priests of the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, with a number of delegates from the Diocese of Clonfert and lay-staff from both Diocesan Offices, met in Co. Clare to discuss and decide on the next steps in our ongoing process of parish renewal and… Read more...

The Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Wednesday 26th June to Monday 1st July 2024, led by Very Rev. Martin Moran.

Talks on Wednesdays at 8.00pm in Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road: 21 February, 28 February, 6 March.

Ash Wednesday — 14 February 2024Gracious God, today begins a period of inner reflection and examination.The days stretch before me and invite me inward to that silent, holy space that holds your Spirit.This special time beckons me to see my life through Christ's eyes and the truth and reality of… Read more...

A special day of prayer in the Church year for victims and survivors who have been so severely injured, either inside or outside the Church, and also for families and communities affected by grief for their loved ones.

Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation 2024The Confirmation schedule for 2024 is below, along with liturgy booklets and guidance norms:

ALONE is looking for volunteers in Galway, Mayo and surrounding areas, for older people who need befriending for one hour per week, and/or telephone support for two hours per week. ALONE's befriending program is designed to help older people combat loneliness and isolation. ALONE need your help… Read more...

Bishop Michael Duignan will lead a pilgrimage to the International Youth Festival in Medjugorje from 31 July to 7 August 2024. Application forms and further information are available fromthe Diocesan Office: email info@galwaydiocese.ie

The 40th Annual Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help takes place in Galway Cathedral from 5th to 13th February 2024. Monday to Saturday 11.00am, 1.10pm, 7.30pm. Sunday 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3.00pm, 6.00pm.

The World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on 2nd February.

Catholic Schools Week 2024 runs from 21st to 27th January. This year's theme is 'Catholic Schools as Communities of Service'.

Bishop Michael invites all to join him at a prayer service to mark Christian Unity Week 2024 for both the Diocese of Galway and the Diocese of Clonfert. The prayer service will be held in St Brendan's Cathedral, Loughrea, at 8.00pm on Sunday 21st January 2024.

For his 2024 World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis has chosen to reflect on the theme "Artificial Intelligence and Peace".He explores the ethical dimension of new AI technologies, saying they are revolutionizing all spheres of human life."New digital tools are even now changing the face of… Read more...

Christmas Confession and Mass times around the diocese.

“We remember the migrant and refugee; those who like Mary and Joseph knock on our door seeking shelter and safety.” Bishop Michael has asked all parishes in the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora and in the Diocese of Clonfert to include special prayers in their Christmas liturgies.

Exposition of Nativity scenes in the Franciscan Abbey: celebrating 800 years since St Francis of Assisi created the first live re-enactment of the Bethlehem Nativity.

Galway Cathedral is delighted to announce the return of its much-anticipated Live Crib on Thursday 14 December 2023, inviting visitors from 11:30am to 4:00pm.

ALONE's befriending programme is designed to help older people combat loneliness and isolation. ALONE needs your help more than ever: can you give one hour a week to volunteer?