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Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Deoise na GaillimheChill Mac Duach & Chill Fhionnúrach

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Justice for Belarus

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Peace and Justice for Belarus Following the Presidential election in Belarus held on 9 August 2020, thousands of protesters took to the streets to reject the election results as manipulated, leading to violent clashes with the country’s security forces. According to reports, the… Read more...

Roadmap for reopening schools :: 18 August update

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The Government's roadmap for return to schools was updated on 18 August.

Prayers for Beirut

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Pope Francis calls for prayers for the people of Beirut and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome “this serious crisis”.” “Let us pray for the victims and their family members, and let us pray for Lebanon so that with the effort of everyone in society – political and religious – it may… Read more...

Knock Shrine closed for the Feast of the Assumption

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Knock Shrine will be closed this year for the Feast of the Assumption, owing to coronavirus restrictions.

Gestures of Tenderness

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Pope Francis has invited young people around the world to perform “gestures of tenderness” toward the elderly, as many are forced into isolation to observe Covid-19 health guidelines. The Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life quickly answered that call and launched “The elderly are your… Read more...

Pastoral Conversion of the Parish Community

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Holy See Press Office: a new publication from the Congregation for the Clergy.

Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line

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Tel. 1800 80 70 77 Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

4 July: Update on numbers in church

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Cabinet committee reviews progress on Ireland’s COVID-19 response: update to numbers permitted in places of worship. The Taoiseach chaired the first meeting of the new Government’s Cabinet Committee on Ireland’s Covid-19 response on Friday 3 July.  The Cabinet Committee reviewed the detailed… Read more...

Renmore Church Cenacolo Community testimonies

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Renmore Church on Monday 6th July at 10:40am.

Galway Cathedral Recitals

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The 2021 series of summer concerts in Galway Cathedral is online again this year. Watch at 8.00pm each Thursday in July or later on demand.

Catholic News

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Click here for Catholic News, the news source of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Online virtual 'Lourdes Pilgrimage'

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Join Fr Martin Moran in Killannin parish as he celebrates virtually the Masses which pilgrims would normally attend in Lourdes.

Maximum attending church remains at 50

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The cap of 50 attendees at indoor church services remains in place for Phase 3 of the national roadmap, which begins on Monday 29 June. Following representations made to government by the Catholic Bishops, the Chief Medical Officer and the public health authorities were strongly against making any… Read more...

What to expect in the return to public pastoral life

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Click here for a video message from Bishop Brendan and a description of the practicalities to expect in the return to public pastoral life. Also available on the Diocese of Galway YouTube channel here.

Faith in Difficult Times

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An accompaniment to the guidance document, Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of God.

Towards Peace Spiritual Support Service

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A service offering spiritual support for anybody who has been abused, physically, emotionally, sexually, or spiritually, in a religious or church environment.

Returning to Public Pastoral Life

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Detailed protocols and resources for a return to church liturgy.

St Joseph's Young Priests Society

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St Joseph's Young Priests Society has launched a new website.

Internet liturgies from Galway Cathedral

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Galway Cathedral is streaming Mass at 11.00am and 6.00pm daily via webcam.