Adoration for Priestly Vocations
We are delighted to welcome the Irish Vocations Monstrance to the Dioceses of Clonfert and Galway, Kilmacduagh and…
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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.
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A Message from Bishop Michael Duignan to those receiving their...
My thoughts and prayers are with all those who will receive their Leaving Certificate results tomorrow. Congratulations and…
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Come, Consider, Commit
RCIA 2026/2027 – Thinking of Becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a welcoming…
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Friendship, Faith and Fellowship
Bishop Michael and the staff of the Diocesan Office were delighted to welcome Bishop Charles Hammawa and priests…
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Statement by the Bishops of the Tuam Ecclesiastical Province on...
The mission of Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor as our Apostolic Nuncio in Ireland has been relatively short, but…
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Centenary in Song: Voices Unite to Celebrate 100 Years of...
The Pontifical Irish College in Rome marked the 100th anniversary of its home on the Caelian Hill with…
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Faithful Service, Fittingly Celebrated
Bishop Michael was delighted to join the community of St John the Apostle Church, Knocknacarra, to confer the…
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Giving Thanks for Fr Ian
Last Sunday, Fr Ian was ordained to the priesthood in Ennis. Having spent his diaconate year serving among…
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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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