Communications

Media announcements on behalf of the diocese are issued by the Communications Officer.

Very Reverend Seán McHugh PP
Address: An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe
Telephone: +353-91-553155

Ecumenism

The Ecumenism Officer works with other Christian and non-Christian leaders to foster greater understanding of diversity and promote unity.

Fr Diarmuid Hogan
Address: Chaplain, NUI Galway
Telephone: +353-91-495055

Emigrants

The pastoral care of people native to the diocese living and working abroad as well as their families is promoted by the Emigrant Secretariat.

Reverend Gearóid Ó Griofa
Address: Gort, Co Galway
Telephone: +353-91-631758

Laity Commission

The Laity Commission seeks to promote full and active involvement of Christ's faithful people in the life of the church.

Chair: Right Reverend Monsignor Séan O'Flaherty PE VF
Diocesan Representative: Mrs Grace Semple

Address: Diocesan Office, Galway Cathedral, Galway
Telephone: +353-91-563566

Liturgy

The Diocesan Liturgy Commission offers formation in liturgical practice for all ministries in the church and devises liturgical guidelines for local use.

Reverend Alan Burke
Address: Pontifical Irish College, Via dei SS Quattro 1, 00184 Rome, Italy

Pontifical Mission Society

In the service of the wider church the Diocesan Director works with the PMS to promote greater awareness of is missionary mandate.

Diocesan Director: Fr Patrick O'Donohue
Address: Chaplain, NUI Galway
Telephone: +353-91-495055

Sacred Music

The Secretariat for Sacred Music provides guidance and formation in the area of liturgical music.

Mr Raymond O'Donnell
Address: Galway Cathedral, Galway
Telephone: +353-91-563577
Fax: +353-91-534881
Email: music@galwaycathedral.ie

Catholic Primary School Management Association

Assistance and advice are provided to Boards of Management of Catholic Primary Schools in the diocese by this Secretariat.

Mr P J Callanan
Address: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway
Telephone: +353-91-565066

Vocations

The Diocesan Vocations Team exists to promote awareness of the vocation of priesthood, and the Diocesan Vocations Director assists individuals in their discernment.

Vocations Director: Reverend Diarmuid Hogan
Address: Chaplain, NUI Galway
Telephone: +353-91-495055

Vocations Team:
Very Reverend Seán Canon Manning (Chair)
Most Reverend Martin Drennan
Reverend Thomas Brady
Reverend Alan Burke
Very Reverend Conor Cunningham
Ms Marie Dempsey
Mr Ciaran Doyle

Youth Services

Through various initiatives the Galway Diocesan Youth Services responds to the needs of young people in Galway.

Ms Mary MacLynn
Address: Tagaste House, 4 Saint Augustine Street, Galway
Telephone: +353-91-568483
Fax: +353-91-563321
Website: www.gdys.org