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...
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.
A service offering spiritual support for anybody who has been abused, physically, emotionally, sexually, or spiritually, in a religious or church environment.
Coronavirus, Church & You
An appeal from the Mater Dei Centre to partake in this survey
This survey is assessing responses to the Covid-19 crisis among churchgoers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is part of a wider survey that is also being run in England, Scotland and… Read more...
Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults
Rev. Martin Whelan, Galway Cathedral curate, has been recording a series of podcasts based on The Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults, a resource produced by the Irish Episcopal Conference: CLICK HERE to access the podcasts.
Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to pray the Rosary during the month of May, when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Here is a leaflet published by tSlí Chríost promoting a May altar for Our Lady.
Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business
The Government has published a booklet entitled Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business which details a suite of changes over the coming months.
The current position is outlined here.
Irish Chaplaincy offers contact service for anyone in Ireland with concerns about vulnerable older family or friends isolated in London.
The Irish Chaplaincy in London is a registered charity which provides an outreach service to three main groups:
• elderly Irish people (the Seniors’ Project… Read more...
SHORT ONLINE REFLECTION EVERY SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL PENTECOST ::
The six Western Dioceses are implementing a new online initiative as part of the ongoing response to the pastoral challenge presented by COVID-19: a short (20 minute) reflection each Sunday evening at 6.30pm, between now and Pentecost… Read more...