Stepping Forward in Faith and Fellowship
Joyful and prayerful scenes unfolded in the Cathedral this Sunday afternoon as the Rite of Election and the…
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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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Tangled Temptations and the Task of Lent
Bishop Michael’s Homily on the Occasion of the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion, First…
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Renewed Mission in the West!
Statement of Bishop Kevin Doran and Bishop Michael Duignan on the appointment of Archbishop Francis Duffy as Bishop…
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Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
Today, on the Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse, a Candle of Atonement was lit…
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“Called to the Waters: Healing, Hope, and Holy Invitation”
To mark the recent feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Bishop Michael gathered with many of the faithful,…
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Ash Wednesday: Sacred Secrets of the Soul
Bishop Michael celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass for Students. “Reflecting on the three secrets of the Ash Wednesday Gospel…
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Galway Cathedral Announces Upcoming Novena
Monday 2 February – Tuesday 10 February 2026 Theme: “Let us go to the house of the Lord”…
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Jubilee Year Closes at Galway Cathedral
On Sunday afternoon, the 4th of January, at Galway Cathedral, we joyfully marked the closing of the Jubilee…
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Hope on the Seven Hills: A Connemara Pilgrimage to Rome
As the Atlantic gales began to rattle the windows of our homes in Connemara this mid-November, a small…
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When the Christmas Story Filled the City
What a truly wonderful day of joy and festive cheer at the Cathedral as the annual Live Crib…
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Galway Diocese Christmas Arrangements
The Galway Diocesan Office is pleased to announce the Confessions and Mass schedule for Christmas 2025. A special…
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Celebrating Anna Browne and Her Lifelong Ministry of Music
The Parish of Portumna, Gortanumera and Boulla gather to give thanks for the years of service of Anna…
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