Skip to main content
Diocesan coat of arms

Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Deoise na GaillimheChill Mac Duach & Chill Fhionnúrach

News

Pastoral Outreach Centre Advent Journey

Published:
Advent: a time of reflection, rejoicing, and expectation. Join us for four evenings as we focus on the Word of God: email gerardmccarthy@galwaydiocese.ie to register.

An Advent Journey with St Francis

Published:
A Franciscan journey of prayer in preparation for Christmas: Tuesdays at 7.30pm in the Diocesan Pastoral Outreach Centre. To book your place, email youfragalway@gmail.com

A Message for the People of the Diocese

Published:
News concerning the future appointment of a single Bishop to the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora, and the Diocese of Clonfert.

Plenary Indulgences during November

Published:
The additional indulgences granted by Pope Francis in his special mandate last year also apply to November 2021.

Trócaire East Africa Appeal

Published:
AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM TRÓCAIRE A terrible hunger crisis is raging across East Africa, driven by escalating climate change, conflict, swarms of desert locusts, and Covid. Over 30 million children, women, and men are being pushed into starvation. People and their livestock are dying.… Read more...

No public Mass in Forthill Graveyard this year

Published:
Due to ongoing Covid-19 safety issues, there will not be a public Mass in Forthill graveyard this year. The graveyard will be open to visit from approximately 8.30am to 5.30pm on Sunday 7 November.

22 October: capacity restrictions lifted

Published:
Attendance limits at religious services are lifted since 22 October 2021. Face-coverings continue to be required and many churches continue with social distancing measures.

Chrism Mass in the Cathedral

Published:
The annual Mass of Chrism (deferred from Holy Thursday) will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Thursday 21 October at 7.00pm.

COP26 Prayer Service: now available to view online

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

World Mission Sunday

Published:
Mission-Month-Booklet_2021.pdf

Pope's monthly prayer intentions: October

Published:
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’

Croí Nua Spirituality Centre autumn programmes

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

Pastoral Outreach Centre: online course for Lent

Published:
The Passion Narrative in the Gospel of Luke: four online Tuesday evening sessions during Lent.

Day for Life 2021

Published:
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… Read more...

A prayer for Afghanistan

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

Pernet Lay Associates autumn courses 2021

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

Season of Creation 2021

Published:
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 Bohermore

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

Ordination of Rev. John Gerard Acton

Published:
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.

Annual leave

Published:
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.