Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Led by Bishop Brendan Kelly, with an address by Jane Mellett of Trócaire. Galway Cathedral: 7.30pm Thursday 28 October 2021.

Mission-Month-Booklet_2021.pdf

Every year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Pope's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month.  Pope's prayer intention for October: ‘May all Christians be missionary disciples’

A variety of programmes from Croí Nua for October and November.

Weekly and fortnightly online courses for autumn from the Pastoral Outreach Centre.

Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.  This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on Sunday 3 October… Read more...

Attendance limits at religious services are being lifted from 22 October 2021. Face-coverings continue to be required.

In this desperate time of violence in Afghanistan, we can feel powerless. But we believe in the power of prayer.

Pernet CLG & The Little Sisters of the Assumption: autumn courses in community leadership, coping with loss and grief, and spirituality companions.

The annual Season of Creation begins on 1 September and continues until 4 October. Now more than ever it is critical that we care for and restore our Common Home.

CEMETERY SUNDAY, 15 AUGUST 2021 Domhnach na Reilige, 15 Lúnasa 2021 BOHERMORE CEMETERY 11.00am MASS

The ordination to the priesthood of John Gerard Acton took place at 3.00pm on Sunday 1 August 2021 in Galway Cathedral. Click here to access a link to view.

The Diocesan Office is closed for annual leave until Tuesday 3 August. Emails will be checked once per day; please contact info@galwaydiocese.ie if you have an urgent query.

Catholics worldwide are invited to sign the Healthy Planet, Healthy People petition.

The Archdiocese of Armagh seeks two Youth Ministry Coordinators. Closing date for applications is Friday 13 August 2021.

Please participate in this survey, an all-island research project led by the Irish Council of Churches, Irish Inter–Church Meeting and VOX Magazine.

Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021.

Fifth International Vatican Conference (6 to 8 May 2021): Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul. Highlights of virtual proceedings just released.

A 30-minute reflection in words and music on the life of St Joseph from Vox Hiberniae.

The summer issue of our diocesan e-newsletter is online.