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Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Deoise na GaillimheChill Mac Duach & Chill Fhionnúrach

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Televised St Patrick's Day Mass from Oranmore

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The people of Oranmore and Maree invite viewers across Ireland and from Europe to join with them to celebrate Mass on St Patrick’s Day.RTÉ will televise Mass from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore, next Sunday morning on the Eurovision Network - with more than 700,000 participating… Read more...

St Patrick's Day Emigrant Collection

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A second collection is taken up at Masses on St Patrick's Day to support vulnerable Irish people overseas. Click on 'Read more' for a prayer for emigrants.

‘Let us all say: enough … Stop the War!’ – Irish Bishops

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During the Spring General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Maynooth, bishops called for an urgent and complete ceasefire in Gaza, and an immediate end to the daily horror of killing, wounding and destruction of property in the Holy Land. Please see the statement of the Bishops… Read more...

Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference statement on the Family and Care referendums

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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.

Together Towards Tomorrow

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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...

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024

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

Lenten Talks 2024

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

Ash Wednesday

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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...

Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse

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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.

ALONE Volunteer Programmes

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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...

Medjugorje International Youth Pilgrimage

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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

Cathedral Novena 2024

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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.

World Day for Consecrated Life

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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: A message from Bishop Michael

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

Ecumenical Service for Christian Unity Week

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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.

World Day of Peace

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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 Liturgies around the Diocese

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Christmas Confession and Mass times around the diocese.

Remembering Migrants and Refugees at Christmas

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“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.

Christmas 2023

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Cribs in the Abbey: exhibition running until 8 January

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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.