Posted: 06/09/2017
Training for Eucharistic Ministers will take place:
Venue: Diocesan Pastoral Centre,
Date: 5th October, 2017
Time: 7:30
Facilitor:Fr. Gerard McCarthy
Booking through Parish Office or Parish Priest.
Posted: 29/08/2017
VERY REVEREND MICHAEL CANON MCLOUGHLIN, ADMINISTRATOR OF GALWAY, KILMACDUAGH AND KILFENORA HAS MADE THE FOLLOWING DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS WITH EFFECT FROM FRIDAY, 18TH AUGUST 2017.
Rev. Barry Hogg, President, St. Mary's College; to be Pastor Emeritus
Posted: 31/08/2016
Bereavement Counselling (By Appointment)
Posted: 31/08/2016
DATES OF THE SUNDAYS OF DO THIS IN MEMORY 2
2017- 2018
Posted: 03/08/2016
At a meeting of the Diocesan College of Consulters on Tuesday 2 August, Canon Michael McLoughlin, the Parish Priest of Moycullen, was elected as Diocesan Administrator for the Dioceses of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. He takes up this responsibility immediately.
Posted: 03/08/2016
Diocesan changes announced by Canon Michael McLoughlin Diocesan Administrator for the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.
Posted: 29/07/2016
The retirement has been announced of Most Reverend Martin Drennan DD as Bishop of Galway & Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora. His retirement takes effect from Friday 29 July 2016.
Posted: 22/07/2016
Fr. Michael Conway will explore "How Mercy Transforms the Heart" on
Date: Saturday 24th September 2016
Venue: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith,
Time: 10a.m - 3.30p.m
Cost: €20
Posted: 02/06/2016
Applications are invited for the post of Youth Ministry Support Co-ordinator in the Galway Diocesan Pastoral Centre.
Posted: 07/04/2016
"Mercy & the Underdeveloped Heart" (Part 2) Fr. Michael Conway.
Date: Thursday 21st April.
Venue: Diocesan Pastoral Centre,
Time: 7.30p.m
Posted: 23/02/2016
You are invited to join a new Study Group which begins on Monday 14th March 2016.
The Catechism presents the full teachings of the Catholic Faith.
The course will be of interest to:
Posted: 22/02/2016
The dates of the Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes are July 1st to July 6th.
The Pilgrimage will be led by the Diocesan Administrator, Canon Michael McLoughlin.
Posted: 21/12/2015
Fr. Michael Conway on "Mercy and the underdeveloped heart" Thursday 25th February @ 7.30p.m. To commemorate the Year of Mercy as designated by Pope Francis the Pastoral Centre is offering a series of talks during Lent.
Posted: 15/12/2015
Led by Charlie Davy, SJ & Moira McDowall, RLR this is a day for past participants of our diocesan training course as well as those who have the desire to become involved in RCIA or baptismal programmes in their parish.
Posted: 11/12/2015
Teresa O’Donoghue, Doolin, Co. Clare, was recently awarded a papal Benemerenti Medal in recognition of her many decades of service to the Lord and to his community. She is pictured here with Fr Conor Cunninham.
Posted: 25/11/2015
This is a group for people affected by the drug/alcohol use of family or friends. It offers time and space to meet people in a similar situation and find new ways to cope. The group is open to anyone over the age of 18. It is a confidential and supportive space.
Posted: 20/11/2015
An Evening of Sung Prayer for all the Faithful Departed takes in Galway Cathedral:
Date:Tuesday 24th November.
Time: 7.30p.m
Evening Prayer will be followed by a talk on Liturgical Music by Don Columba McCann of Glenstal Abbey.
Posted: 10/11/2015
The evening will offfer an opportunity for healing and hope as we remember our dearly departed ones in:
Posted: 10/09/2015
Bereavement Support Group:
Thursdays for eight weeks
Beginning 17th September @ 7.30p.m.
Journey of Faith: Fr. Gerard McCarthy SVD.
Thursdays for six weeks
Beginning 24th September @ 7.30p.m.
Posted: 17/06/2015
The 2016 International Eucharistic Congress takes place in Cebu in the Philippines next January. Joe Walsh Tours is offering packages to those interested in attending.
Posted: 04/06/2014
Towards Peace is a National Initiative of the Episcopal Conference recently set up to help survivors of sexual abuse by Church personnel. It is a spiritual support service for survivors that are interested in engaging with their faith.
Posted: 15/04/2014
National Office Recommendations............. Action Taken
Posted: 05/02/2014
Parish Pastoral Council day..."Equipping Parishes for Mission"
Filed under: Parish, Pastoral Centre
Day for Parish Pastoral Councils… “Equipping Parish Pastoral Councils for Mission”… January 25th 2014, Menlo Park Hotel.
Posted: 25/11/2013
Bereavement Support Group for 8-10 people will be offered in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Arus de Brun, Newtownsmith in Autumn 2014. The group will run for 8 weeks and will be facilitated by professional personnel.
Posted: 05/09/2013
Unit 2 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church resumes on Tuesday 17th September, 2013
Posted: 24/04/2013
The Audit Report on the safeguarding practices in the diocese has been published, and is available here.
Posted: 10/12/2012
Beginning Experience is a structured Programme for men and women who have lost a spouse/partner through death, separation or divorce - for at least one year.
For more information contact Mary 087-2613541, Ann 087-7854990 or Martin 086-2238085
Posted: 12/11/2011
Topics / Skills covered will include Connecting with your Teenager, Listening, Encouraging Teenagers, Managing conflict and Applying Consequences
