Diocese of GalwayKilmacduagh & Kilfenora

Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven & St Nicholas

There is no doubt: we are all in need of deepening our faith, along with those who feel called to join the Catholic Church.
This programme is designed to cater for both.

Sunday 27 September 2020

The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers.

The theme chosen by the Holy Father for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees is “Forced like Jesus Christ to flee”. In his message the Holy Father says:

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 exception for churches from the maximum number of 50 at indoor gatherings.

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.