Diocesan Changes – May 2026
The Diocesan Office has announced the following recent appointments by Bishop Michael. Father Pat Kenny PP to retire as…
Read more >Welcome to the Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora
The Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora are Roman Catholic dioceses in the western part of Ireland. The site aims to show the various activities and ministries through which we try to live out God’s love in today’s world.
Diocesan News
Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 63rd...
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV FOR THE 63rd WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS 4th Sunday…
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Vocations Sunday in the Dioceses
This Sunday, April 26th is Vocations Sunday. It is an opportunity to pray for and encourage vocations to…
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Our Lady of Clonfert: A Month with Mary
We are delighted to announce the programme for the May Devotions at the Shrine of Our Lady of…
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Come and See: An Invitation to Diocesan Priesthood
Come and See: An Invitation to Diocesan Priesthood Interested in becoming a priest in the Dioceses of Clonfert,…
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Working Together for Safe Church Communities
We recently came together with those involved in child safeguarding and safeguarding vulnerable persons across the dioceses. Bishop…
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Our Lady of Clonfert: A Month with Mary
We are delighted to announce the programme for the May Devotions at the Shrine of Our Lady of…
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Honouring Faithful Service: Benemerenti Awards for Nancy O Reilly and...
The Parish of Eyrecourt, Meelick and Clonfert gathered in great numbers to celebrate the conferring of the Papal…
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Prayerful Plea for Peace at Galway Cathedral
The news in these days weighs heavily on many hearts. Conflict and unrest are touching many places across…
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First Scrutiny Celebrated at Galway Cathedral
The First Scrutiny for those preparing for Baptism at Easter was celebrated recently at Galway Cathedral. This important…
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Mercy Memorial in Gort
A memorial bench has been unveiled and blessed in Gort to honour the contribution of the Sisters of…
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Confirmation Celebrations Begin
This week, across the Dioceses, the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in many parishes. It is…
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