diocese of galway, kilmacduagh & kilfenora

Diocesan Directory 2021 The Diocesan Directory is compiled by the Diocesan Office, Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in the Directory, and it is updated regularly. Please notify any errors, omissions, or amendments to: [email protected] This edition of the Directory is available as a fully searchable pdf at: www.galwaydiocese.ie/parish-resources This edition is 2021-07-06 X Brendan Kelly Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora

CONTENTS

The Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora...... 4

Deanery Divisions ...... 5 Administrative Information; Institutions; Charitable Societies ...... 6

Parish Offices Quick Contacts List...... 9

Parish Details (parishes are listed alphabetically, not by deanery) ...... 10 Vocations ...... 61 Marriage Tribunal ...... 62 Pastoral Outreach Centre ...... 63 Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service ...... 66 Trócaire...... 67 Church Collections Information ...... 69 Electronic Funds Transfer Details ...... 72 Getting Married in Church ...... 73 Getting Married Abroad ...... 76 Diocesan Priests ...... 78 Retired Priests ...... 81 Extra-Diocesan Priests ...... 82 Chaplains ...... 83 Religious Orders (male) ...... 84 Brothers ...... 84 Religious Fraternity ...... 84 Personal Prelature ...... 84 Religious Orders (female) ...... 85

Parish Data Protections Actions Checklist ...... 88

Dates to Note ...... 90 DIOCESE OF GALWAY, KILMACDUAGH & KILFENORA

Bishop X Brendan Kelly Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 Retired Bishop Most Rev. Dr Martin Drennan, DD Vicar General Very Rev. Mgr Peter Rabbitte The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563577 Diocesan Secretary Rev. Martin Whelan Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 E: [email protected] Diocesan Chapter X Brendan Kelly Very Rev. Martin Canon Downey Very Rev. Derek Canon Feeney Very Rev. Martin Canon Glynn, VF Very Rev. Thomas Canon Marrinan, VF Very Rev. Michael Dean McLoughlin, VF Very Rev. Ian Canon O’Neill Very Rev. Tadhg Canon Quinn Very Rev. Mgr Peter Rabbitte, VG Very Rev. Michael Canon Reilly Chancellor of the Diocese Very Rev. Ian Canon O’Neill Council of Priests Very Rev. Dr Hugh Clifford secretary( ) Very Rev. Edward Crosby Very Rev. Martin Canon Downey Rev. Des Foley Rev. Daniel Gallagher Very Rev. Martin Canon Glynn Monsignor Malachy Hallinan Very Rev. Diarmuid Hogan X Brendan Kelly (ex officio) Rev. Declan Lohan Very Rev. Michael Dean McLoughlin Rev. John O’Halloran Very Rev. Ian Canon O’Neill (chairperson) Very Rev. Mgr Peter Rabbitte, VG (ex officio) Very Rev. Joseph Roche

— 4 — DEANERY DIVISIONS

Galway City West Deanery — Very Rev. Mgr Peter Rabbitte, Vicar General Cathedral (incl. St Francis) Knocknacarra Sacred Heart St Joseph (inc. St James & St Ignatius) St Mary, Claddagh Salthill

Galway City East Deanery — Very Rev. Martin Canon Glynn, Vicar Forane and Co-ordinator of the City East Pastoral Area Ballinfoyle Ballybane Good Shepherd Mervue Renmore St Augustine St Patrick Galway Rural Deanery — Very Rev. Michael Dean McLoughlin, Vicar Forane Bearna Castlegar Claregalway Killannin Leitir Móir Moycullen Oranmore Oughterard Rosmuc Shrule An Spidéal Kilmacduagh Deanery — Very Rev. Thomas Canon Marrinan, Vicar Forane Ardrahan Ballinderreen Clarinbridge Craughwell Gort & Beagh Kilbeacanty & Peterswell Kilchreest & Castledaly Kinvara Kilfenora Deanery — Very Rev. Conor Cunningham, Vicar Forane Ballyvaughan Carron & New Quay Ennistymon & Lahinch Kilfenora Liscannor & Moymore Lisdoonvarna & Kilshanny

— 5 — DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION

Diocesan Secretary Rev. Martin Whelan, Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 E: [email protected]

Financial Administrator Tomás Hansberry, Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 E: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant Dr Darina McCarthy, Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 E: [email protected]

Diocesan Archivist Tomás Hansberry, Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway E: [email protected]

Communications Officer Very Rev. Diarmuid Hogan, Parochial House, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794634 E: [email protected]

Ecumenical Officer Rev. Tom McCarthy OP, Dominican Priory, Claddagh, Galway T: 091 E:

CATECHETICS

Primary School Catechetical Support Diocesan Advisor’s Team, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 565066 E: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Diocesan Education Office (Catholic Primary Schools Management Association) Pastoral Centre, Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 565066 Co-ordinator: Patrick Kelly E: [email protected]

Coláiste Éinde Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway T: 091 521407 E: [email protected] Principal: Deirbhle Quinn Chaplain’s Office: Sr Pauline Uhlemann RJM

St Mary’s College St Mary’s Road, Galway T: 091 522369 / 521984 E: [email protected]

— 6 — LITURGY

Liturgical Committee Chairperson: Very Rev. Joseph Roche T: 091 635164 E: [email protected]

Sacred Music Diocesan Director: Raymond O’Donnell, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563577 Mob. 087 2241365 E: [email protected]

PASTORAL CARE

ACCORD Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 562331 Chaplain: Very Rev. Michael Dean McLoughlin, PP, Parochial House, Moycullen, Co. Galway T: 091 555106 E: [email protected]

Apostolic Workers Society President: Marie Dempsey, Cregboy, Claregalway, Co. Galway T: 091 798125 Secretary: Eileen Flannery, 102 Hazel Park, Newcastle, Galway T: 091 523845

Diocesan Pilgrimage Committee Director: Very Rev. Martin Dean Moran, PP, Rosscahill, Co. Galway T: 091 550106 E: [email protected]

Chaplains to the Sick Rev. Peter Joyce, University Hospital, Galway T: 091 524222 E: [email protected] Rev. John O’Halloran, University Hospital, Galway T: 091 524222 E: [email protected]

Ecumenism Very Rev. Barry Horan, PP, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: 091 776741 E: [email protected]

Emigrants Committee Director: Rev. Gearóid Ó Griofa, Adm., Lettermore, Co. Galway T: 091 551169 E: [email protected] Secretary: Very Rev. Michael Canon Reilly, PP, Parochial House, Castlegar, Galway T: 091 751548 E: [email protected]

— 7 — Legion of Mary Annunciata House, 15 Fr Griffin Road, Galway Contact: Bernard Finan T: 091 521871 Chaplain: Rev. Declan Lohan T: 091 769338 E: [email protected]

Missions Committee Chairman: Very Rev. Martin Canon Downey, PP, 24 Presentation Road, Galway T: 091 562276 E: [email protected]

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Director: Very Rev. Patrick Dean Callanan, Adm., Kilbeacanty, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631691 E: [email protected]

Pontifical Mission Society Director: Rev. Michael King T: 091 631055 E: [email protected]

St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society Chaplain: Rev. Martin Whelan T: 091 563566 E: [email protected]

Trócaire Contact Person: Rev. Declan Lohan T: 091 769338 E: [email protected]

University Chaplaincy Chaplain: Rev. Ben Hughes T: 091 495055 E: [email protected]

Vocations Director: Very Rev. Ian Canon O’Neill, PP, Parochial House, Claregalway, Co. Galway T: 091 798104 E: [email protected]

OTHER CHARITABLE SOCIETIES

COPE Galway (Crisis Housing, Caring Support) Ltd 3–5 Calbro House, Tuam Road, Galway T: 091 778750. E: [email protected] CEO: Jacquie Horan

Society of St Vincent de Paul Ozanam House, St Augustine Street, Galway T: 091 563233 / 562254 E: [email protected] Acting Administrator: Madge McGreal

— 8 — PARISH OFFICE CONTACTS Galway City East Deanery Ballinfoyle Fr Tony Horgan, MSC 091 762883 [email protected] Ballybane Fr Martin Glynn 091 755381 [email protected] Canon Martin Glynn Good Shepherd 091 756823 [email protected] Fr Jose Thomas Mervue Canon Martin Glynn 091 765714 [email protected] Canon Martin Glynn Renmore 091 751707 [email protected] Fr Declan Lohan St Augustine Fr Desmond Foley, OSA 091 562524 [email protected] St Patrick Fr Patrick Whelan 091 567994 [email protected] Galway City West Deanery Mgr Peter Rabbitte Cathedral 091 563577 [email protected] Fr Martin Whelan Knocknacarra Canon Tadhg Quinn 091 590059 [email protected] Sacred Heart Fr Kevin Keenan 091 524305 [email protected] St Joseph & St James Fr Martin Downey 091 562276 [email protected] St Mary, Claddagh Fr Donal Sweeney, OP 091 582884 [email protected] Fr Gerry Jennings Salthill 091 523413 [email protected] Fr Charles Sweeney, MSC Galway Rural Deanery Bearna Fr Michael Brennan 091 590956 [email protected] Castlegar Canon Michael Reilly 091 751548 [email protected] Claregalway Canon Ian O’Neill 091 798741 [email protected] Killannin Dean Martin Moran 091 550106 [email protected] Leitir Móir An tAthair Gearóid Ó Gríofa 091 551169 [email protected] Moycullen Dean Michael McLoughlin 091 555106 [email protected] Fr Diarmuid Hogan 091 794634 Oranmore [email protected] Fr Daniel Gallagher 091 794113 Oughterard Fr Michael Connolly 091 552290 [email protected] Rosmuc An tAthair Gearóid Ó Gríofa 091 551169 [email protected] Shrule Fr Vivian Loughrey 093 31262 [email protected] An Spidéal An tAthair Seán McHugh 091 553155 [email protected] Kilmacduagh Deanery Ardrahan Fr Joseph Roche 091 635164 [email protected] Ballinderreen Fr Hugh Clifford 091 637154 [email protected] Clarinbridge Fr Barry Horan 091 776741 [email protected] Craughwell Canon Derek Feeney 091 846006 [email protected] Canon Thomas Marrinan Gort/Beagh 091 632727 [email protected] Fr Michael King Kilbeacanty/Peterswell Dean Patrick Callanan 091 631691 [email protected] Kilchreest/Castledaly Fr Joseph Roche 091 635164 [email protected] Kinvara Fr Hugh Clifford 091 637154 [email protected] Kilfenora Deanery Ballyvaughan Fr Richard Flanagan 065 7077045 [email protected] Carron/New Quay Fr Colm Clinton, SPS 065 7078026 [email protected] Ennistymon Canon William Cummins 065 7072053 [email protected] Lahinch Fr Des Forde 065 7081307 [email protected] Kilfenora Fr Edward Crosby 065 7088006 [email protected] Liscannor/Moymore Fr Denis Crosby 065 7081248 [email protected] Lisdoonvarna/Kilshanny Fr Conor Cunningham 065 7074142 [email protected] PARISH DETAILS Parishes are listed alphabetically and not by deanery.

Ardrahan ...... 11 Ballinderreen ...... 12 Ballinfoyle ...... 13 Ballybane ...... 14 Ballyvaughan ...... 15 Bearna ...... 16 Carron / New Quay ...... 18 Castlegar ...... 19 Cathedral (inc. st francis) ...... 20 Claregalway ...... 22 Clarinbridge ...... 24 Craughwell ...... 25 Ennistymon ...... 26 Good Shepherd ...... 28 Gort / Beagh ...... 29 Kilbeacanty / Peterswell ...... 31 Kilchreest / Castledaly ...... 32 Kilfenora ...... 33 Killannin ...... 34 Kinvara ...... 35 Knocknacarra ...... 36 Leitir Móir ...... 37 Liscannor / Moymore ...... 38 Lisdoonvarna / Kilshanny ...... 39 Mervue ...... 40 Moycullen ...... 41 Oranmore ...... 42 Oughterard ...... 44 Renmore ...... 46 Rosmuc ...... 47 Sacred Heart ...... 48 Salthill ...... 49 Shrule ...... 51 An Spidéal ...... 52 St Augustine ...... 53 St Joseph (inc. st ignatius) & St James ...... 54 St Mary, Claddagh ...... 57 St Patrick ...... 58

— 10 — ARDRAHAN

Church St Teresa of Avila, Ardrahan, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Joseph Roche, PP Parochial House, Labane, Ardrahan, Co. Galway T: 091 635164 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday 10:00am–2:00pm Tuesday 10:00am–12:00 noon Friday 10:00am–2:00pm Secretary: Paula Kealy T: 091 635164 E: [email protected] W: www.ardrahan-kilchreest.com Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:30am 9:00am 9:00am – 9:00am 9:00am 6:00pm (V) Holy Days: 6:00pm (Vigil), 10:30am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: before 6:00pm Mass Sacrament of Baptism First and third weekends of every month Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: daily 6:00pm–8:00pm Parish Hall Loughnane Quinn Memorial Hall, Labane, Co. Galway

Schools

Ballyglass National School, Ballyglass, Ardrahan, Co. Galway T: 091 635424 E: [email protected] Principal: Ciana Callanan Kiltiernan National School, Kiltiernan, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway T: 091 635000 E: [email protected] Principal: Edel Leech Labane National School, Labane, Co. Galway T: 091 635466 E: [email protected] Principal: Fidelma Hughes

— 11 — BALLINDERREEN

Church St Colman, Ballinderreen, Co. Galway

Clergy Very Rev. Dr Hugh Clifford, PP Parochial House, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: 091 637154 E: [email protected]

Parish Office Office hours: Ballinderreen: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm Kinvara: Thursday & Friday 9:30am–12:30pm Secretary: Catherine Leahy T: 086 8577644 E: [email protected] W: www.ballinderreenandkinvaraparishes.ie Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00am: St Kieran, Doorus 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:15pm (V) 10:30am: – St Joseph, St Joseph, Ballinderreen Ballinderreen Ballinderreen Ballinderreen Kinvara Kinvara 12:00 noon: St Colman, Kinvara

Sacrament of Reconciliation Ballinderreen: Tuesday 6:00pm–6:45pm Sacrament of Baptism First Saturday of the month at 12:00 noon, or other Saturdays by arrangement. Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: every Tuesday at 6:00pm until shortly before 7:00pm Mass. Parish Hall Acorn Centre (meeting room behind church) Parish Groups • Eucharistic Adorers • Pastoral Council • Finance Council • Parish Choir • Altar Servers (and supervising parents) • Eucharistic Ministers • Readers

School St Sourney’s National School, Ballinderreen, Co. Galway T: 091 796632 E: [email protected] Principal: Barry Quinn

— 12 — BALLINFOYLE

Church Church of the Resurrection, Ballinfoyle, Galway Clergy Very Rev. Tony Horgan, MSC, PP The Presbytery, Ballinfoyle, Headford Road, Galway T: 091 762883 Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–1.00pm Secretary: Teresa Geraghty T: 091 762883 E: [email protected] W: www.ballinfoyleparish.ie Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:30am 1:00pm 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 6:30pm (V) 6:00pm Holy Days: 6:30pm (V); 9:30am

Sacrament of Reconciliation On request Sacrament of Baptism Every Sunday at 1.45pm Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesday 10:30am–7.00pm Parish Groups • St Joseph’s Charismatic Prayer Group • Mother of Mercy Prayer Group • St Vincent de Paul Society • Pioneer Association • Legion of Mary

School Scoil San Phroinsias, Ballinfoyle, Galway T: 091 763844 E: [email protected] Principal: Kieran Tierney

— 13 — BALLYBANE

Church St Brigid, Ballybane, Galway Clergy Very Rev. Martin Canon Glynn, Adm. St Brigid’s Church, Ballybane, Galway T: 091 755381 Parish Office Office hours: Monday & Tuesday 10:00am–3:00pm Thursday & Friday 10:00am–1.30pm Secretary: Breda Brennan T: 091 755381 / 087 2354487 E: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.stbrigidsparishballybane.com Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:30am 10:00am 10:00am – – 10:00am 7:00pm (V) 1:00pm Holy Days: 10:30am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Christmas, Easter and on request Sacrament of Baptism First Sunday and second Saturday of each month Devotions Holy Hour: Wednesdays at 7:00pm Parish Groups • Liturgy • Faith Formation • Community • Finance • Care & Maintenance

School n/a

— 14 — BALLYVAUGHAN

Churches • St John the Baptist, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare • St Patrick’s, Fanore, Co. Clare Clergy Very Rev. Richard Flanagan, Adm. Parochial House, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare T: 065 7077045 E: [email protected] W: www.ballyvaughanfanoreparish.com Masses: St John the Baptist, Ballyvaughan Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am – – – –

Masses: St Patrick’s, Fanore Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am – – – –

Sacrament of Reconciliation After all Masses or on request Sacrament of Baptism On request

v Schools St John the Baptist National School, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare T: 065 7077079 E: [email protected] Principal: Loretta Gray St Patrick’s National School, Fanore, Co. Clare T: 065 7076197 E: [email protected] Principal: Bríd Queally

— 15 — BEARNA & na Furbacha

Churches • Mary Immaculate Queen, Bearna, Co. na Gaillimhe • Réalt Na Mara, Na Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe Clergy An tAthair Micheál Ó Braonáin, SP Parochial House, Bearna, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 086 8338878 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am–1:00pm Secretary: Joan Concannon T: 091 590956 E: [email protected] W: barnafurboparish.ie Facebook: Barna Furbo Parish Masses: Bearna Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am 10:00am 12:00 noon 10:00am Eucharistic Eucharistic 10:00am 10:00am 6:30pm (V) Service Service Holy Days: 12:00 noon – check parish W

Aifreann: Na Forbacha Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00rn 10:00rn 10:00rn 10:00rn 10:00rn 10:00rn Searmanas 10:00rn Searmanas Paidrín & Searmanas Searmanas Eocairisteach Eocairisteach Comaoineach Eocairisteach Eocairisteach Holy Days: 10:00rn – check parish W

Sacrament of Reconciliation Bearna: first Saturday of the month 1:00pm–1:30pm and on request Sacrament of Baptism / Baiste Bearna: third weekend of the month on Saturday at 12:00 noon & Sunday at 2:00pm Na Forbacha: dara deire seachtaine don mhí: Satharn 12:00 meán lae & Domhnach 2:00in Holy Hour / Adhradh an tSacraimint Naofa Bearna: Monday 10:30am–11:30am; Wednesday 7:00pm–8:00pm; Sunday 7:00pm–8:00pm Na Forbacha: Luan 7:00in–9:00in Parish Hall Cillín (attached to Bearna church) Na Forbacha: Priest’s House Parish Groups Barna: • Community • Curam Group • Adult Choir • Funeral Team • Finance • Liturgy • Maintenance Na Forbacha: • Curam Group • Choir • Liturgy • Finance

— 16 — Schools Scoil Naomh Séosaimh, Buaile Beag, Bearna, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 520933 E: [email protected] Principal: Damien Ó Caoimh Scoil Shéamais Naofa, Bearna, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 592575 E: [email protected] Principal: Máire de Báicéir Scoil Náisiúnta na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 592244 E: [email protected] Principal: Seán Breathnach

— 17 — CARRON / NEW QUAY

Churches • St Columba, Carron, Co. Clare • St Moucha, Noughaval, Co. Clare • St Patrick’s, New Quay, Co. Clare Clergy Very Rev. Colm Clinton SPS, Adm. St Patrick’s, New Quay, Co. Clare T: 065 7078026 E: [email protected] Masses: St Columba, Carron Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:45am – – 10:00am – 10:00am –

Masses: St Moucha, Noughaval Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday – – – – – *11:00am 6:30pm (V) *First Friday only

Masses: St Patrick, New Quay Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am – 18:00pm – 18:00pm – –

Sacrament of Reconciliation On request Sacrament of Baptism On request

Schools St Colman’s National School, New Quay, Co. Clare T: 065 7078188 E: [email protected] Principal: Carmel Thynne St Cronan’s National School, Carron, Co. Clare T: 065 7089201 E: [email protected] Principal: Mary Quealy

— 18 — CASTLEGAR

Churches • St Columba, Castlegar, Co. Galway • Ss Peter & Paul, Coolough, Co. Galway Clergy Canon Michael Reilly, PP Parochial House, Castlegar, Co. Galway T: 091 751548 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–1:00pm Secretary: Olive Stewart T: 091 751548 E: [email protected] Masses: St Columba, Castlegar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm (V) Holy Days: 8:00pm (Vigil), 11:00am

Masses: Ss Peter & Paul, Coolough Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am – – – – – – Holy Days: 7:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation St Columba, Castlegar: Saturday 8:40pm Ss Peter & Paul, Coolough: Sunday 9:15am Sacrament of Baptism Sundays 12:00 noon (two weeks notice required) Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament • Castlegar: Friday 6.30pm • Coolough: Monday 7.30pm Community Centre Castlegar Church Meeting Room Parish Groups • Apostolic Worker Society • Pioneer Total Abstinence Association • Active Retirement Association • St Joseph’s Young Priests Society • Bethany Bereavement Group

Schools

Castlegar National School, Castlegar, Co. Galway T: 091 757362 E: [email protected] Principal: Aoife Winston Scoil Bhríde National School, Menlo, Co. Galway T: 091 762323 E: [email protected] Principal: Máire de Brún Scoil Mhuire National School, Brierhill, Galway T: 091 751543 E: [email protected] Principal: Rita Keaveney

— 19 — CATHEDRAL

Church Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven & St Nicholas, Gaol Road, Galway Clergy Very Rev. Mgr Peter Rabbitte, PP, VG; Rev. Martin Whelan, CC The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563577 Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00am–1:00pm; 2:00–5:00pm Friday 10:00am–1:00pm; 2:00–4:00pm Closed Monday to Friday during 11:00am Mass Secretary: Noreen Hanley T: 091 563577, phone menu option 4 E: [email protected] W: www.galwaycathedral.ie Cathedral Bookshop Open Monday–Saturday 9.30am–1:00pm, 2:00pm–5.15pm Closed for daily Mass 11:00am–11.30am Open Sunday morning between Masses until 1:30pm T: 091 531433 (direct line) or 091 563577, phone menu option 5 E: [email protected] Sacred Music Director of Music: Raymond O’Donnell E: [email protected] W: www.galwaycathedral.ie/music Summer concerts: www.recitals.galwaycathedral.ie Masses

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30am (as Gaeilge) 13:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am **11:00am 12:30am *6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm (V) 6:00pm *Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help **Mass & Office of Our Lady, 1st Saturday of the month Holy Days: 6:00pm (V), 9:00am, 11:00am, 6:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday–Friday 5.30pm–5.50pm Saturday 11:00am–12:00 noon; 5.30pm–5.50pm Sacrament of Baptism Sundays at 1.30pm (four weeks notice required) Devotions • Rosary: Monday to Saturday after 11:00am Mass; Sunday 5:45pm • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday–Friday 11.30am–6:00pm; Sunday 1:30pm–6:00pm • Hour of Prayer for the Sick & Dying (with Vespers): Monday–Friday 5:00pm • Novena Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help during 6:00pm Mass every Monday • Solemn Novena 17–25 February 2020 Bethany Bereavement Support Group The Bethany Bereavement Support Group may be contacted in confidence on 085 2258827

— 20 — Schools St Joseph’s Secondary School, Nuns Island, Galway T: 091 565980 E: [email protected] Principal: John Madden St Joseph’s Special School, Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, Galway T: 091 521895 E: [email protected] Principal: Sarah McGinley (The two schools above are under the pastoral care of St Augustine’s Priory.) Scoil an Linbh Íosa, St Francis Street, Galway T: 091 566452 E: [email protected] Principal: Norena Jordan

ST FRANCIS’ ABBEY (OFM) (Merged with Cathedral Parish on 1 March 2019)

Church Abbey of St Francis of Assisi, 8 St Francis Street, Galway Clergy Rev. David Collins, OFM, Guardian Brendan McGrath, OFM, Vicar T: 091 562518 E: [email protected] Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:00am 1:10pm 1:10pm 1:10pm 1:10pm 1:10pm 1:10pm 11:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm (V)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm & Saturday 3:00pm–5:00pm; except during Mass Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Saturday 1:40pm–5:00pm St Anthony: Tuesday 10:30am Padre Pio: third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm Friary Group • Secular Franciscans Order: first Thursday of the month (at 10:30am Mass)

— 21 — CLAREGALWAY

Church The Assumption & St James, Claregalway, Co. Galway Clergy Canon Ian O’Neill, PP Parochial House, Lakeview, Claregalway, Co. Galway T: 091 798104 Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–1:00pm Secretary: Teresa Payne T: 091 798741 E: [email protected] W: www.claregalwayparish.ie Facebook: claregalwayparish Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 7:30pm 9:30am 9:30am 7:30pm 11:00am *7:30pm 7:30pm (V) *First Friday of the month only Holy Days: 7:30pm (V), 11:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation First Saturday of the month: 6.45pm–7.15pm; also on request Sacrament of Baptism First Sunday of the month at 12:00 noon; third Saturday of the month at 4:00pm Baptism Preparation Meeting: second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm (Cairdeas Meeting Room) Devotions • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesday 10:00am–7:00pm Rosary 1:00pm for families; Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00pm; Rosary for Priests 5:00pm • Weekly Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life: every Thursday 6:00pm–7:15pm; (first Friday 6:00pm–7:00pm) • Rosary daily before morning Mass at 9.10am • Novena to Padre Pio every Thursday at 7.30pm • Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Saturday at 9.30am Parish Centre Cairdeas Meeting Room: T: 091 798741 Síoraíocht Funeral Home: T: 091 798741 Parish Groups • Parish Pastoral Council: 8:00pm every first Tuesday of the month in Cairdeas • Childrens’ Liturgy Group (Creideamh agus Spraoi): every Sunday at 11:00am Mass • Claregalway Church Choir: 8:00pm every Monday • Folk Choir: 8:00pm every Wednesday in the church • Finance Committee • Sacramental Preparation Group • Sólás Bereavement Support Group: T: 091 798741 • St Vincent de Paul: 7:30pm Thursday in Cairdeas • St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society: 8:00pm first Friday of the month in Cairdeas • Apostolic Workers Society: 9:00pm first Friday of the month in Cairdeas • Cenacle of Marian Movement of Priests: 10:30am every Thursday in Cairdeas

— 22 — • Claregalway/Carnmore Senior Citizens Group: 8:00pm every Monday in Cairdeas • Claregalway/Carnmore Active Retirement Group: 10:30am every Friday in Cairdeas

Schools Carnmore National School, Carnmore, Co. Galway T: 091 798718 E: [email protected] W: www.carnmorens.ie Principal: John Reilly Claregalway National School, Claregalway, Co. Galway T: 091 798720 E: [email protected] W: www.claregalwayns.ie Acting Principal: Sheila Hession

— 23 — CLARINBRIDGE

Churches • The Annunciation, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway • St Colman, Roveagh, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Barry Horan, PP Parochial House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: 091 776741 Parish Office Office hours: Monday 9.30am–12:00 noon; Tuesday to Friday 9.30am–1.30pm Secretary: Jackie Flanagan T: 091 776741 E: [email protected] Masses: The Annunciation, Clarinbridge Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:30am 7:30pm – 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 6:30pm (V) Holy Days: see parish newsletter

Masses: St Colman, Roveagh Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am – – – – – – Holy Days: see parish newsletter

Masses: Kilcolgan Nursing Home — second Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon Masses: Clarinbridge Nursing Home — third Thursday of every month at 11.30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 5:30pm (Clarinbridge) or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism First and third Saturday every month: 12:00 noon (Clarinbridge); 2:00pm (Roveagh) Devotions Clarinbridge: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Suaimhneas meeting room Thursday 10.30am–1:30pm; Friday 7:00pm–8:00pm; Sunday 3:00pm–5:00pm Roveagh: Tuesday 7:00pm–8:00pm Community Centres St Mary’s Parish Hall, Clarinbridge Suaimhneas Meeting Room, Clarinbridge Parish Groups • Altar Society • Apostolic Work Society • Pioneer Total Abstinence Association

Schools Killeeneen National School, Killeeneen, Craughwell, Co. Galway T: 091 796404 E: [email protected] Principal: Siobhán Gohery Scoil Mhuire, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: 091 796191 E: [email protected] Principal: Seán Holian

— 24 — CRAUGHWELL

Churches • St Colman, Craughwell, Co. Galway • St Killian, Ballymana, Craughwell, Co. Galway Clergy Rev. Robert McNamara, Adm. St Colman’s Church, Craughwell, Co. Galway T: 087 0949030 Parish Office Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 3:30pm–6:00pm Secretary: Luisa Carty T: 091 846006 E: [email protected] Masses: St Colman, Craughwell Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:30am 7:00pm 9:30am 7:00pm 9:30am 7:00pm 7:00pm (V) Holy Days: 7:00pm (V)

Masses: St Killian, Ballymana Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am – – – – – – Holy Days: 6:00pm (V)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Craughwell: Saturday 11:00am–12:00 noon Ballymana: Saturday 5:00pm–5:45pm Sacrament of Baptism Last Sunday of each month Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Craughwell: Monday 2:00pm–6:00pm Ballymana: Monday 2:00pm–3:00pm & Friday 6:00pm–7:00pm Community Centres St Michael’s Hall, Craughwell Parish Groups • Parish Pastoral Council • Adoration Society • Apostolic Society • Liturgy Group • Choir • Eucharistic Ministers • Altar Servers • Finance Committee

Schools Ballymana National School, Ballymana, Co. Galway T: 091 846361 E: [email protected] Principal: Tom Hickey Craughwell National School, Craughwell, Co. Galway T: 091 846246 E: [email protected] Principal: Liam Mitchell

— 25 — ENNISTYMON & LAHINCH

Churches • Our Lady & St Michael, Ennistymon, Co. Clare • Immaculate Conception, Lahinch, Co. Clare • St Columba, Clouna, Co. Clare Clergy • Very Rev. William Cummins, PP Parochial House, Lahinch Road, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071063 E: [email protected] • Rev. Des Forde, CC Curate’s House, Sea Park, Lahinch, Co. Clare T: 065 7081307 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Tuesday to Thursday 9:00am–3:30pm T: 065 7072053 E: [email protected] W: www.ennistymonparish.com Masses: Our Lady & St Michael, Ennistymon Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am *7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm (V) *If Monday is a Bank Holiday then Mass is at 11:00am Holy Days: as week days

Masses: Immaculate Conception, Lahinch Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 6:30pm (V) Holy Days: as week days

Masses: St Columba, Clouna Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am – – – – – –

Sacrament of Reconciliation On request Sacrament of Baptism On request Devotions Our Lady & St Michael, Ennistymon: Mother of Perpetual Help on Fridays at 7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration on Sundays 4:00pm–5:00pm & Thursdays after 7:00pm Mass until 9:00pm Immaculate Conception, Lahinch: Eucharistic Adoration Mondays after 10:00am Mass until 11:30am Daily Rosary Group St Columba, Clouna: Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays 8:00pm–9:00pm

— 26 — Parish Groups • St Vincent de Paul • Alcoholics & Narcotics Anonymous

Schools CBS Secondary School, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071349 E: [email protected] Principal: Mary Lyons Scoil Mhuire, Lahinch Road, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071224 E: [email protected] Principal: Seosaimhín Uí Dhomhnalláin (Josephine Donnellan) Scoil Mhainchín National School, Lahinch Road, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071022 E: [email protected] Principal: Helen Sheridan Scoil Cholmcille, Clouna, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071949 E: [email protected] Principal: Éadaoin Ryan Scoil Mhichíl, Furglan, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071979 E: [email protected] Principal: Patricia Vaughan Scoil Mhuire, Lahinch, Co. Clare T: 065 7081844 E: [email protected] Principal: Helen Nolan Vocational School, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071375 E: [email protected] Principal: Elizabeth Flanagan

— 27 — GOOD SHEPHERD

Church Good Shepherd Church, Comasú Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway Clergy • Canon Martin Glynn, PP Parochial House, Mervue, Galway E: [email protected] • Rev. Jose Thomas, CC Good Shepherd Church, Cumasú Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway T: 091 756823 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00am–2:00pm; Friday 10:00am–1.30pm Secretary: Vera Monaghan T: 091 756823 E: [email protected] W: www.goodshepherdparish.ie Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am **10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am – *1:00pm ***7:00pm Polish Mass *First and third Sundays of the month **First Fridays ***Syro Malabar Community: first Friday of the month

Sacrament of Reconciliation After Masses in the Annunciation Chapel, on request Sacrament of Baptism Second and fourth Sunday of every month Devotions • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday 9:50am–10:50am & 7:00pm–8:00pm Thursday 9:50am–10:50am & 9:00pm–10:00pm Sunday 5:00pm–6:00pm • Mothers’ Prayers: Monday 8:00pm (except bank holidays) Parish Groups • Pastoral Council • Baptismal Team • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults • Liturgy/Music • Eucharistic Ministers • Readers • Altar Servers

Schools Merlin Woods Primary School, Doughiska Road, Galway T: 091 761676 E: [email protected] Principal: Paula O’Connor Merlin College, Doughiska Road, Galway T: 091 769000 E: [email protected] Principal: John Cleary

— 28 — GORT & BEAGH

Churches • St Colman, Gort, Co. Galway • St Attracta, Kiltartan, Co. Galway • St Colman, Tierneevan, Gort, Co. Galway • St Anne, Shanaglish, Co. Galway Clergy • Canon Thomas Marrinan, PP Parochial House, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 630543 E: [email protected] • Rev. Michael King, CC Curate’s Residence, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 648781 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–1:00pm Secretary: Sinéad Regan T: 091 632727 E: [email protected] Masses: St Colman, Gort

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 12:00 noon 7:30pm *7:30pm 6:30pm (V) *Every first Friday and on request Holy Days: 7:30pm (V)

Masses: St Attracta, Kiltartan & St Colman, Tierneevan (alternating weeks) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday – – – – – – 7:30pm

Masses: St Anne, Shanaglish Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am – – – – – –

Sacrament of Reconciliation St Colman, Gort: Saturday after 10:00am Mass Sacrament of Baptism St Colman, Gort: Saturdays at 12:30pm or 2:00pm Devotions St Colman, Gort: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fridays after 10:00am Mass until 7:00pm Parish Groups • St Vincent de Paul • Adoration Group • Folk Group Choir • St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society • ICA • Foróige Club • Do This in Memory • Gort Men’s Shed • No Name Club • Parish Council • Finance Committee • Child Protection

— 29 — Schools Gort National School, Tubber Road & Queen Street, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631627 E: [email protected] Principal: Marie Clune Tierneevin National School, Tierneevin, Co. Galway T: 091 631832 E: [email protected] Principal: Ann Lynskey Kiltartan National School, Kiltartan, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631187 E: [email protected] Principal: Marcus Wynne Scoil Áine Naofa, Loch Cútra, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 633242 E: [email protected] Principal: Lorraine Power Lurga National School, Lurga, Co. Galway T: 091 633118 E: [email protected] Principal: Sinéad Lundon Scanlon Gort Community School, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 632163 E: [email protected] Principal: Brian Crossan

— 30 — KILBEACANTY & PETERSWELL

Churches • St Columba, Kilbeacanty, Co. Galway • St Thomas, Peterswell, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Dean Patrick Callanan, Adm. Parochial House, Kilbeacanty, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631691 E: [email protected] Masses: St Columba, Kilbeacanty Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:15am 9:30am — 9:30am – 9:30am — Holy Days: 11:15am

Masses: St Thomas Apostle, Peterswell Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am – 9:30am – 9:30am — — Holy Days: 10:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation On request Sacrament of Baptism Saturdays on request Community Centre Ballyturn Hall

Schools St Columba’s National School, Ballyturn, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 632064 E: [email protected] Principal: Colette Rattigan Kilbeacanty National School, Kilbeacanty, Co. Galway T: 091 632382 E: [email protected] Principal: Marion Fahey St Thomas National School,Peterswell, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 634108 E: [email protected] Principal: Michael Mulkerrins

— 31 — KILCHREEST & CASTLEDALY

Churches • The Nativity, Kilchreest, Co. Galway • St Teresa, Castledaly, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Joseph Roche, PP Parochial House, Labane, Ardrahan, Co. Galway T: 091 840859 E: [email protected] W: www.ardrahan-kilchreest.com Parish Office Office hours: Monday 10:00am–2:00pm; Tuesday 10:00am–12:00 noon; Friday 10:00am–2:00pm Secretary: Paula Kealy T: 091 635164 E: [email protected] W: www.ardrahan-kilchreest.com Masses: The Nativity, Kilchreest Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12:00 noon – – – – – – Holy Days: 12:00 noon

Masses: St Teresa, Castledaly Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday – – – – – – 7:30pm (V) Holy Days: 7:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation St Teresa, Castledaly: Saturday 8.10pm Devotions St Teresa, Castledaly: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesday 10:00am–11:00am

School Kilchreest National School, Kilchreest, Co. Galway T: 091 840112 E: [email protected] Principal: Francis O’Connor

— 32 — KILFENORA

Churches • St Fachanan, Kilfenora, Co. Clare • St Attracta, Kiltoraght, Co. Clare Clergy Very Rev. Edward Crosby, PP Parochial House, Kilfenora, Co. Clare T: 065 7088006 E: [email protected] Masses: St Fachanan, Kilfenora Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am

Masses: St Attracta, Kiltoraght Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:30am 7:00pm (V) Winter – – – – – First Friday 8:00pm (V) Summer

Sacrament of Reconciliation St Fachanan, Kilfenora: Saturday 10:00am–10.30am

School St Fachanan & St Attracta National School, Kilfenora, Co. Clare T: 065 7088217 E: [email protected] Principal: Fiona Whelton

— 33 — KILLANNIN

Church Immaculate Heart of Mary, Killannin, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Martin Dean Moran, Adm. Killannin, Rosscahill, Co. Galway T: 091 550106 E: [email protected] Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am 11:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 6:00pm (V) Holy Days: 11:00am, 7:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 9.30am–10:00am & after 6.00pm Vigil Mass Sacrament of Baptism Sunday 12:00 noon and by arrangement Devotions • Rosary before Mass • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday & Wednesday 7:00–9:00pm Tuesday & Thursday after 9:00am Mass until 10:00am Parish Groups • Ministers of the Eucharist • Eucharistic Adorers • Readers • Choir • Servers • Immaculate Heart of Mary • Finance Committee • Child Protection & Safeguarding

School St Annin’s School, Rosscahill, Co. Galway T: 091 550316 E: [email protected] Principal: Pádraig Ó Duinneacha

— 34 — KINVARA

Churches • St Colman, Kinvara, Co. Galway • St Joseph, Kinvara, Co. Galway • St Kieran, Doorus, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Dr Hugh Clifford, PP Parochial House, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: 091 637154 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Kinvara: Thursday & Friday 9:30am–12:30pm (Ballinderreen: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm) Secretary: Catherine Leahy T: 086 8577644 (Tuesday to Friday 9.30am–12.30pm) E: [email protected] W: www.ballinderreenandkinvaraparishes.ie Masses: St Joseph, Kinvara Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday — — — — 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm (V)

Masses: St Colman, Kinvara & St Kieran, Doorus Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00am (Doorus) — — — — — — 12:00 noon (Kinvara)

Sacrament of Reconciliation St Joseph, Kinvara: Saturday 6:00pm–6:45pm Sacrament of Baptism Third Saturday of the month at 12:00 noon, or other Saturdays by arrangement. Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursdays after Mass until 7:30pm; Friday after Mass until 11:00am. Parish Groups • Parish Pastoral Council • Eucharistic Adorers • Prayer Group • Parish Choir • Readers • Altar Servers & supervising parents • Eucharistic Ministers • Parish Finance Committee Community Centres Pastoral Centre

Schools St Joseph’s National School, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: 091 638171 E: [email protected] Principal: Dominic Gallagher Scoil Bhríde Naofa, Northampton, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: 091 637519 E: [email protected] Principal: Shane McDonagh Scoil Chiaráin Naofa, Doorus, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: 091 638645 E: [email protected] Principal: Martina Tarpey McGann Seamount College, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: 091 637362 E: [email protected] Principal: Mairéad Mhic Dhómhnaill

— 35 — KNOCKNACARRA

Church St John the Apostle, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra, Galway Clergy • Very Rev. Tadhg Canon Quinn, PP The Presbytery, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra, Galway T: 091 590059 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–5:00pm Secretary: Christina Callaghan T: 091 590059 E: [email protected] W: www.knocknacarraparish.ie Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am 10:45am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 12:00 noon 6:00pm (V) 5:30pm Holy Days: 6:00pm (V); 9:30am; 10:45am; 7:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Friday 7:00pm–9:00pm Saturday 6.45pm Sacrament of Baptism Saturday & Sunday every week Devotions • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday to Friday 8.30am–9.30am; Monday 7.30pm–8.30pm; Tuesday 7.30pm–9:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 2:00pm–4:00pm; Friday 7:30pm–9:00pm; Sunday 4:00pm–5:00pm • Prayer Meetings: Monday 8.30pm • Healing Mass: second Thursday in November, February, May & August at 8:00pm • Medugorje Peace Mass: last Thursday of the month at 8:00pm • Peace Rosary: Sunday 4:00pm–5:00pm • Grandparents Prayer Meeting: second Monday of the month after 9.30am Mass • Mothers Prayers: every Tuesday after 9.30am Mass • St Joseph Young Priests’ Society: second Monday of the month at 7:00pm (St Anthony’s Room) Parish Groups • Parish Pastoral Council • St Joseph’s Young Priests Society • Active Retirement Association

Schools St John the Apostle National School, Western Distributor Road, Knocknacarra, Galway T: 091 573027 E: [email protected]

— 36 — Principal: Noreen Healy Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Lána Muilleora, Knocknacarra, Galway T: 091 590152 E: [email protected] Principal: Dairíona Nic Con Iomaire Coláiste na Coiribe, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra, Galway T: 091 592000 E: [email protected] Principal: Seán Mac Dhabhoc

— 37 — LEITIR MÓIR

An Séipéal Ban Tiarna Lourdes & Naomh Colmcille, Leitir Móir, Co. na Gaillimhe An Sagart An tAthair Gearóid Ó Griofa, Adm. Leitir Móir, Co. na Gaillimhe Fón: 091 551169 Ríomhphoist: [email protected] Oifig Paróiste Uaireanta Oifige: Dé Luain go De hAoine 9:30am–1:30pm Secretary: Linda Uí Chonchubhair T: 091 551169 Ríomhphoist: [email protected] Aifreann Dé Domhnaigh Dé Luain Dé Máirt Dé Céadaoin Déardaoin Dé hAoine Dé Sathairn — — — — — — 7:00pm Aifreann seachtaine de réir an nucahtlitir Faoistin Ar iarratas Baisteadh Ar iarratas Deabhóidí De réir an nuachtlitir

Na Scoileanna Scoil Bhríde, Leitir Calaidh, Leitir Móir, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 551020 Ríomhphost: [email protected] Príomhoide: Cathy Mhic Gearailt Scoil Cholmcille, Leitir Móir, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 551241 Ríomhphost: [email protected] Príomhoide: Caoimhín Ó Fatharta

— 38 — LISCANNOR & MOYMORE

Churches • St Brigid, Liscannor, Co. Clare • St Flannan, Moymore, Co. Clare Clergy Very Rev. Denis Crosby, PP Parochial House, Liscannor, Co. Clare T: 065 7081248 E: [email protected] Masses: St Brigid, Liscannor Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7:30pm (V) summer 11:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am — 9:30am 6:30pm (V) winter Holy Days: as Sunday

Masses: St Flannan, Moymore Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am — — — 11:00am — — Holy Days: as Sunday

Sacrament of Reconciliation St Brigid, Liscannor: Saturday before Vigil Mass Sacrament of Baptism By arrangement

Schools St McCreehy’s School, Liscannor, Co. Clare T: 065 7081833 E: [email protected] Principal: Máire O’Connell

— 39 — LISDOONVARNA & KILSHANNY

Churches • Corpus Christi, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare • Holy Rosary, Doolin, Co. Clare • Our Lady of Lourdes, Toovahera, Co. Clare • St Augustine, Kilshanny, Co. Clare Clergy Very Rev. Conor Cunningham, PP The Rectory, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare T: 065 7074142 E: [email protected] W: www.lisdoon.ie Masses: Corpus Christi, Lisdoonvarna Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:30am 7:00pm 10:00am* — 7:00pm 10:00am* —

Masses: Holy Rosary, Doolin Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am — — — — — —

Masses: Our Lady of Lourdes, Toovahera Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday — — — — — — 5:00pm (V)* *On the first Sunday of the month only

Masses: St Augustine, Kilshanny Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday — — — — — — 7:00pm (V)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Corpus Christi, Lisdoonvarna: following weekday Mass

Schools St Enda’s National School, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare T: 065 7074231 E: [email protected] Principal: Brian Carty Doolin National School, Doolin, Co. Clare T: 065 7074403 E: [email protected] Principal: Michelle Moroney St Augustine’s National School, Kilshanny, Co. Clare T: 065 7071344 E: [email protected] Principal: John Mahon Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare T: 065 7074266 E: [email protected] Principal: Mona Hynes

— 40 — MERVUE

Church The Holy Family, Mervue, Galway Clergy • Canon Martin Glynn, PP Holy Family Church, Mervue, Galway T: 091 765714 E: [email protected] • Rev. John Brendan Kelly Curate’s House, Walter Macken Road, Mervue, Galway E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 10.30am–1:00pm & 2:00–4:00pm; closed on Wednesday Secretary: Mary O’Donnell T: 086 8501853 E: [email protected] Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am 9:30am 12:00 noon 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 6:30pm (V) *4:00pm *Syro Malabar Community Mass: third Sunday of the month Holy Days: 6:30pm (V); 10:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation On request before and after daily Mass Sacrament of Baptism Last Saturday of the month at 10:30am Devotions Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 9:00am–9:00pm every day Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour: during Tuesday 7:30pm Mass Parish Groups • Finance Committee • Parish Council • Liturgical Group • Baptismal team Parish Hall Community Centre

School Radharc na Mara Primary School, St James’ Road, Mervue, Galway T: 091 755920 E: [email protected] Web: www.radharcnamaramervue.ie Principal: Paul Munroe

— 41 — MOYCULLEN

Church Immaculate Conception, Moycullen, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Michael Dean McLoughlin, PP Árus Mhuire, Church Road, Moycullen, Co. Galway T: 091 555106 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–1:00pm Secretary: Dympna MacDonough T: 091 555106 E: [email protected] W: www.moycullenparish.com Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am — 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 8:00pm (V) 12:00 noon Holy Days: 8:00pm (V); 12:00 noon (no Vigil Mass if Holy Day falls on Monday)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Any time on request Sacrament of Baptism First and thirds Sundays of the month at 12.45pm (two weeks notice required) Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday/Wednesday 8:00pm–9:00pm; Friday 10:00am–11:00am Rosary with Exposition: Sunday 7:00pm Parish Groups • Bethany Bereavement Group • Lectio Divina • St Vincent de Paul (Moycullen Chapter) • Pioneer Total Abstinence Association • Béile Blasta (‘Meals on Wheels’) • Scouts & Cubs • Girl Guides Parish Hall Parish Meeting Room: Aiséirí

Schools Scoil Mhuire National School, Church Road, Moycullen, Co. Galway T: 091 555454 E: [email protected] Principal: Terry Kavanagh Scoil Bhaile Nua, Newtown, Moycullen, Co. Galway T: 091 555040 E: [email protected] Principal: Áine Ní Fhógartaigh Scoil Naomh Cholmáin, Tooreeney, Moycullen, Co. Galway T: 091 555650 E: [email protected] Principal: Mark Regan Scoil Naomh Bhríde, Tullykyne, Moycullen, Co. Galway T: 091 555601 E: [email protected] Principal: Brian Mac Lochlainn

— 42 — ORANMORE

Churches • Immaculate Conception, Oranmore, Co. Galway • St Joseph, Maree, Co. Galway Clergy • Very Rev. Diarmuid Hogan, PP Parochial House, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794634 E: [email protected] • Rev. Daniel Gallagher, CC Curate’s House, Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794113 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am–1:00pm; Thursday 3:00pm–7:00pm Secretary: Louise Rooney T: 091 388994 E: [email protected] W: www.oranmoreparish.org Masses: Immaculate Conception, Oranmore Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am 6:30pm 10:30am 6:30pm 10:30am 6:30pm 6:00pm (V) 12:00 noon

Masses: St Joseph, Maree Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am — — 7.30pm — 7.30pm 7:30pm (V) Check parish websiteand Facebook page for Holy Day, Advent, Lent and Christmas arrangements Sacrament of Reconciliation Contact the Parish Office for the schedule or to make an appointment Sacrament of Baptism Contact the Parish Office for dates Devotions Immaculate Conception, Oranmore: Quiet Prayer & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 6:00pm & Wednesday 7:00pm Rosary daily after morning Mass Novena to John Paul II after Wednesday evening Mass Parish Groups • Apostolic Workers • Prayer Group • St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society • Senior Citizens Club • Parish Choir & Childrens Choir • Children’s Liturgy Group • Baptisms Preparation Team • Altar Servers Team • Oranmore Maree Youth Group (OMYG)

— 43 — Community Centres Tearmann Mhuire, Parish Pastoral Centre, Oranmore St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Maree

Schools Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794564 E: [email protected] Principal: Cora Ní Loinsigh Gaelscoil de hÍde, Ard na Mara, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 790737 E: [email protected] Principal: Siobhán Ní Bhéara Scoil Mhuire (Girls), Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794184 E: [email protected] Principal: Edel Carney Scoil Íosaif Naofa (Boys), Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 790312 E: [email protected] Principal: Maeve Meeneghan Scoil Mhuire, Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 790353 E: [email protected] Principal: Lisa Kilkelly

— 44 — OUGHTERARD

Churches • Immaculate Conception, Canrawer East, Oughterard, Co. Galway • Immaculate Conception, Collinamuck, Co. Galway • Our Lady of the Valley, Glann, Co. Galway Clergy Very Rev. Michael Connolly, PP Parochial House, Oughterard, Co. Galway T: 091 552290 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Tuesday 10:30am–12:30pm; Thursday 3:00pm–5:00pm Secretaries: Nigel Slack & Siobhán McDonagh T: 091 552290 E: [email protected] W: www.parishofoughterard.ie Masses: Immaculate Conception, Oughterard Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30am 7:30pm 10:00am — 6:30pm 10:00am 7:00pm (V) 11:30am Holy Days: advertised in advance

Masses: Immaculate Conception, Collinamuck Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:15am — — — — — — Holy Days: advertised in advance

Masses: Our Lady of the Valley, Glann Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:15am — — — — — — Holy Days: advertised in advance

Sacrament of Reconciliation 15 minutes before/after Vigil Mass or on request Sacrament of Baptism First and third Sundays at 12:30pm; second and fourth Sundays during 11:30am Mass Devotions Immaculate Conception, Oughterard: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday & Friday 10:30am–11:30am; Thursday 7:00pm–8:00pm Parish Groups • Adult Choir • Youth Choir • Altar Servers • Altar Society • Children’s Sacrament Preparation Committee • Family Mass Group • St Vincent de Paul • Pioneer Total Abstinence Association • Eucharistic Adorers

— 45 — • Safeguarding and Finance Committees • Restoration Committee • Fundraising Committee Community Centres Community Centre, Main Street, Oughterard Clann Family Resource Centre, Station Road, Oughterard

Schools Scoil Chuimín agus Caitríona, Oughterard, Co. Galway T: 091 552074 E: [email protected] Principal: Micheál Ó Domhnaill Scoil Mhuire, Doireglinne, Oughterard, Co. Galway T: 091 552810 E: [email protected] Principal: Sinéad Kyne Collinamuck National School, Collinamuck, Oughterard, Co. Galway T: 091 550009 E: [email protected] Principal: Joanne O’Donoghue St Paul’s Secondary School, Oughterard, Co. Galway T: 091 552689 E: [email protected] Principal: Orla Malone

— 46 — RENMORE

Church St Oliver Plunkett, Renmore, Galway Clergy • Canon Martin Glynn, Adm. c/o Parochial House, Mervue, Galway E: [email protected] • Rev. Declan Lohan, CC Renmore Avenue, Renmore, Galway T: 091 751707 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am–12:00 noon Secretary: Patrizia Junold T: 091 751707 E: [email protected] St Oliver Plunkett, Renmore: Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 6:00pm (V) 12:00 noon

St Patrick’s Garrison Church, Dún Uí Mhaolíosa, Renmore: Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am — — — — — —

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 5:15pm–5:45pm Devotions Rosary: Sunday 6:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursday 10.00am–7.15pm; Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm; Friday 6:00pm–7:00pm

Schools Scoil Chaitríona Junior, Renmore, Galway T: 091 753613 E: [email protected] Principal: Caitríona Daly Scoil Chaitríona Senior, Renmore, Galway T: 091 753613 E: [email protected] Principal: Marianne Brady Gael Scoil Dara, Dublin Road, Renmore, Galway T: 091 757145 E: [email protected] Principal: Máirtin Ó Ceallacháin Rosedale School, Woodlands Centre, Renmore, Galway T: 091 779600 E: [email protected] Principal: Breda O’Connell Lakeview School, Woodlands, Renmore, Galway T: 091 779979 E: [email protected] Principal: Silvia Griffin

— 47 — ROSMUC

Na Séipéal Séipéal an Ioncollaithe, Rosmuc, Co. na Gaillimhe An Deastógála, Camus, Co. na Gaillimhe Séipéal an Ghort Mhóir, Rosmuc, Co. na Gaillimhe An Sagart An tAthair Gearóid Ó Griofa, Adm. Leitir Móir, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 551169 E: [email protected] Oifig Paróiste Chun Aifreann a chuir in áirithe cuir glaoch ar 087 6169082: Dé Luain 10:00am–2:00pm; Dé Máirt 5:00pm–8:00pm; Dé hAoine 10:00am–2:00pm Ríomhphost: [email protected] Aifreann: Séipéal an Ioncollaithe, Rosmuc Dé Domhnaigh Dé Luain Dé Máirt Dé Céadaoin Déardaoin Dé hAoine Dé Sathairn — — — — — — 5:30pm (winter)

Aifreann: An Deastógála, Camus Dé Domhnaigh Dé Luain Dé Máirt Dé Céadaoin Déardaoin Dé hAoine Dé Sathairn 11:30am — — — — — —

Aifreann: Séipéal an Ghort Mhóir, Rosmuc Dé Domhnaigh Dé Luain Dé Máirt Dé Céadaoin Déardaoin Dé hAoine Dé Sathairn 10:00am — — — — — — Aifreann seachtaine de réir an nucahtlitir Faoistin Ar iarratas Baisteadh Ar iarratas Deabhóidí De réir an nuachtlitir

Na Scoileanna Scoil Mhuire, An Turlach, Rosmuc, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 574312 Ríomhphost: [email protected] Príomhoide: Kathy Ní Chonaola Scoil Bhriocáin, An Gort Mór, Rosmuc, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 574303 Ríomhphost: [email protected] Príomhoide: Mícheál Ó Máille Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Camus, Co. na Gaillimhe T: 091 574366 Ríomhphost: [email protected] Príomhoide Gniomach: Bairbre Ní Thuairisg

— 48 — SACRED HEART

Church Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway Clergy Very Rev. Kevin Keenan, PP Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway T: 091 524751 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10.30am–1:00pm Secretary: Bernie Scally T: 091 524305 E: [email protected] W: www.sacredheartgalway.blogspot.ie Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 5:30pm (V) 11:30am Holy Days: 10:00am; 11:30am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 5:00pm Sacrament of Baptism Every Friday at 4:00pm & Sunday at 12.30pm Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament daily 8:00pm–9:00pm Parish Groups • St Vincent de Paul • Corrib Park Prayer Group

School Scoil Bhríde National School, Shantalla, Galway T: 091 525052 E: [email protected] Principal: Frank Keane

— 49 — SALTHILL

Church Christ the King, Salthill, Galway Clergy • Very Rev. Gerry Jennings, PP The Presbytery, Monksfield, Salthill, Galway T: 091 523413 E: [email protected] • Rev. Charles Sweeney, MSC Croí Nua, Rosary Lane, Taylor’s Hill, Galway T: 091 520960 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–4.30pm Secretaries: Yvonne Thornton / Rhona Bolger T: 091 523413 E: [email protected] W: www.salthillparish.ie Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am 11:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 12:30pm 5:30pm (V) 6:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Before and after 10:00am Mass on Saturday Sacrament of Baptism Saturday 12:00 noon; Sunday 1.30pm by arrangement Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday to Friday 10:30am–7:00pm Parish Groups • Apostolic Workers • Liturgy Team • Parish Choir • Music Group • Thoughts on Thursday • St Vincent de Paul • Seniors’ Lunch Group • Seniors’ Exercise Class • Active Retirement Group • Ark Café • Men’s Shed • Debtors Anon • Alcoholics Anonymous • Adult Children of Alcoholics • Co-dependents Anon • Overeaters Anon • Food Addictions Anon

— 50 — Schools Scoil Íde Girls and Infant Boys National School, Ard na Mara, Salthill, Galway T: 091 522716 E: [email protected] Principal: Claire Hynes Scoil Éinde Boys’ National School, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill, Galway T: 091 521272 E: [email protected] Principal: Niamh Hickey Scoil Róis Girls and Infant Boys National School, Taylor’s Hill, Galway T: 091 520908 E: [email protected] Principal: Michelle McCarra Coláiste Éinde, Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway T: 091 521407 E: [email protected] Principal: Deirbhle Quinn Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill, Galway T: 091 523171 E: [email protected] Principal: Alan Kinsella Salerno Secondary School, Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway T: 091 529500 E: [email protected] Principal: Sr Gerarda Lawler

— 51 — SHRULE

Churches St Joseph, Shrule, Co. Galway Immaculate Conception, Glencorrib, Co. Mayo Clergy Very Rev. Vivian Loughrey, PP Parochial House, Ramolin, Shrule, Co. Mayo T: 093 31262 E: [email protected] W: www.shruleglencorribparish.ie Masses: St Joseph, Shrule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 8:00pm 8:00pm (V) Holy Days: 8:00pm

Masses: Immaculate Conception, Glencorrib Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 7:00pm 6:30pm (V) Holy Days: 6:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Shrule: half an hour before weekend Masses. Sacrament of Baptism By appointment Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Glencorrib: Friday 6:00pm–7:00pm; Shrule: 7:00pm–8:00pm

Schools St Joseph’s National School, Shrule, Co. Mayo T: 093 31221 E: [email protected] Principal: Noreen Martyn Glencorrib National School, Glencorrib, Shrule, Co. Mayo T: 093 31415 E: [email protected] Principal: Orna Friel Kilroe National School, Kilroe, Shrule, Co. Mayo T: 093 35231 E: [email protected] Teaching Principal: Éilish McDonagh

— 52 — AN SPIDÉAL

Na Séipéil • Cill Éinde, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe • Cill Mhuire, Na Minna, Co. na Gaillimhe • Cill Treasa, Ros a’ Mhíl, Co. na Gaillimhe Sagart An tAthair Seán McHugh Teach an tSagairt, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe Fón: 091 553155 Ríomhphoist: [email protected] Suíomh gréasáin: www.cilleinde.ie Aifreann: Cill Éinde, An Spidéal Dé Domhnaigh Dé Luain Dé Máirt Dé Céadaoin Déardaoin Dé hAoine Dé Sathairn 9:00am 10:00am — 7:00pm 10:00am — 6:00pm (B) 11:00am

Aifreann: Cill Mhuire, Na Minna Dé Domhnaigh Dé Luain Dé Máirt Dé Céadaoin Déardaoin Dé hAoine Dé Sathairn — — — — — 6:00pm —

Aifreann: Cill Treasa, Ros a’ Mhíl Dé Domhnaigh Dé Luain Dé Máirt Dé Céadaoin Déardaoin Dé hAoine Dé Sathairn — — — — — — 7:30pm (B)

I rith na seachtaine: Cill Éinde, An Spidéal: Dé Luain & Déardaoin ag 9.30am; Dé Céadaoin ag 7:00pm. Faoistin Cill Éinde, An Spidéal: am ar bith a iarrtar, agus ar an gcéad Satharn den mhí ag 3.45pm. Baisteadh Dé Sathairn ag 4:00pm de réir mar atá ag teastáil. Deabhóidí Dé Domhnaigh ag 7.30pm – Paidrín agus Beannacht na Naomh-Shacraiminte. Dé Céadaoin 7:00pm – Adhradh na hEocairiste tar éis Aifrinn.

Scoileanna Scoil Éinne, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe Fón: 091 504970 Ríomhphoist: [email protected] Príomhoide: Pádraigín Ní Lionnáin Scoil Cholmcille, Ros a’ Mhíl, Co. na Gaillimhe Fón: 091 527039 Ríomhphoist: [email protected] Príomhoide: Síle Nic Con Iomaire Coláiste Chroí Mhuire gan Smal, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe Fón: 091 553113 Ríomhphoist: [email protected] Príomhoide: Tríona Uí Mhurchú

— 53 — ST AUGUSTINE (OSA)

Church St Augustine, Middle Street, Galway Clergy Very Rev. Desmond Foley, OSA, PP Augustinian Priory, St Augustine Street, Galway T: 091 562524 E: [email protected] W: www.augustinians.ie/galway Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30am 11:00am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 11:00am 6:30pm 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 6:30pm (V) Holy Days: 8:30am; 11:00am; 1:10pm; no evening Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 11.30am–12.30pm & 3.30pm–5.30pm Sacrament of Baptism By arrangment Devotions Anointing of the Sick at 11:00am Mass on the last Wednesday of the month Devotions to the Mother of Good counsel after 11:00am Mass every Wednesday Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on first Fridays

School St Patrick’s School, Lombard Street, Galway T: 091 568707 E: [email protected] Principal: Marian Barrett

— 54 — ST JOSEPH

Church St Joseph, Presentation Road, Galway Clergy Canon Martin Downey, PP 24 Presentation Road, Galway T: 091 562276 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am–1:30pm Secretary: Deirdre Hurson T: 091 562276 E: [email protected] W: www.stjosephsgalway.ie Masses: St Joseph, Presentation Road Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:00am 11:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 7:00pm (V) Holy Days: 7:00pm (Vigil); 11:30am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 6.30pm–6.50pm Sacrament of Baptism Fourth Saturday of the month Devotions Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday 11:30am–12:30pm; Tuesday 3:00pm–4:00pm Parish Groups • Legion of Mary: Monday at 8:00pm • Society of St Vincent de Paul: Tuesday at 8:00pm Parish Halls St Joseph’s Community Centre, Shantalla, Galway Community Centre, Circular Road, Galway Parish Choirs • St Joseph’s Church Choir: Monday 8:00pm • St Joseph’s Youth Choir: Thusday 6:00pm • Ignite Gospel Choir: Thursday 7:30pm

Schools Our Lady’s College, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 563495 E: [email protected] Principal: Clíona Ní Néill Scoil Chroí Íosa, Newcastle Road, Galway T: 091 525904 E: [email protected] Principal: Colin Barry Scoil Fhursa, St Mary’s Road, Galway T: 091 521840 E: [email protected] Principal: Bríd Ní Neachtain

— 55 — ST JOSEPH (cont’d)

Church St Ignatius, Sea Road, Galway Clergy Rev. Martin Curry, SJ Jesuit Residence & Church Office, 27 Raleigh Row, Galway T: 091 523707 E: [email protected] Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am–1:25pm Secretary: Deirdre Hurson T: 091 523707 E: [email protected] Masses: St Ignatius, Sea Road Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00am 11:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 11:00am 5:30pm 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 6:00pm (V) Holy Days: 9:00am; 11:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday: 4:00pm–5:00pm Sacrament of Baptism On request Devotions Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Friday 3:00pm–5.30pm

Schools Scoil Iognáid, Bóthar na Sliogán, Gaillimh T: 091 584491 E: [email protected] Principal: Laoise Bhreathnach Coláiste Iognáid, Sea Road, Galway T: 091 501550 E: [email protected] Principal: David O’Sullivan

— 56 — ST JOSEPH (cont’d)

Church St James, Bushypark, Galway Clergy Canon Martin Downey, PP 24 Presentation Road, Galway T: 091 562276 E: [email protected] Masses: St James, Bushypark Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am — — — — — — Holy Days: 10:00am

Sacrament of Baptism First Saturday of the month Parish Halls Pastoral Centre

Schools

St James’ National School, Circular Road, Bushypark, Galway T: 091 524625 E: [email protected] Principal: Muiríosa Nic Cumhaill

— 57 — ST MARY ON THE HILL, CLADDAGH (OP)

Church St Mary’s Dominican Church, Claddagh, Galway Clergy • Very Rev. Donal Sweeney, OP, PP St Mary’s Priory, Claddagh, Galway T: 091 582884 E: [email protected] • Rev. Denis Murphy, OP, CC E: [email protected] • Rev. Marek Cul, OP (Polish Chaplain) E: [email protected] Web: www.galway.dominikanie.pl Parish Office Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–2:00pm & 3:00pm–5.30pm Secretary: Noreena McDonagh T: 091 582884 E: [email protected] W: www.dominicanscladdagh.ie Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7:20am 10:00am 7:20am 7:20am 7:20am 7:20am 7:20am 10:00am 12:00 noon 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 5:00pm (Polish) Holy Days: 7:30pm (V); 7:20am; 10:00am; 12:00 noon

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 10:30am–11:30am; after 10:00am Mass on request. Sacrament of Baptism Enquiries to the Priory Office. Divine Office Morning Prayer (Lauds): Monday–Saturday at 9:45am; Sunday at 9:30am. Evening Prayer (Vespers) and Rosary: every day at 6:45pm on webcam only. Devotions — suspended during Covid-19 restrictions Rosary every evening at 7.10pm Holy Hour every Friday 8:00pm–9:00pm Parish Groups • Legion of Mary • St Vincent de Paul • Dominican Third Order • Faith & Light

Schools Scoil Niocláis Naofa, Claddagh, Galway T: 091 566173 E: [email protected] Principal: Michael Gallagher

— 58 — ST PATRICK

Church St Patrick, Forster Street, Galway Clergy Rev. Tom Plower, MSC St Patrick’s Church, Forster Street, Galway T: 091 567994 E: [email protected] (Fr Patrick Whelan is currently on sabbatical.) Masses Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am 11:00am 1:05pm 10:00am 10:00am 1:05pm 10:00am 6:15pm (V) Holy Days: 10:00am

Schools n/a — 60 — VOCATIONS

Director: Canon Ian O’Neill, PP, Parochial House, Claregalway, Co. Galway Vocations Team: Sr M. Paul Dermody & Ultan McDonagh T: 091 798104 E: [email protected]

“From the moment a vocation begins to become evident, it is necessary to have an adequate ‘sense’ of the Church. No one is called exclusively for a particular region, or for a group or for an ecclesial movement, but rather for the Church and for the world. A sure sign of the authenticity of a charism is its ecclesial character, its ability to be integrated harmoniously into the life of God’s holy and faithful people for good of all. In responding to God’s call, young people see their own ecclesial horizon expand; they are able to consider various charisms and to undertake a more objective discernment. In this way, the community becomes the home and the family where vocations are born. Candidates gratefully contemplate this mediation of the community as an essential element for their future. They learn to know and to love their brothers and sisters who pursue paths different from their own; and those bonds strengthen in everyone the communion which they share”. Pope Francis, 2016

If you want to know more, please contact Canon Ian O’Neill or any priest of the diocese

Prayer Cards & Posters are available at the Diocesan Office

— 61 — GALWAY REGIONAL MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL

Serving the dioceses of Galway, Achonry, Ardagh & Clonmacnois, Clonfert, Elphin, Killala, Killaloe & Tuam

7 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway; H91PF61 T: 091 565179 E: [email protected] W: www.galwayregionalmarriagetribunal.org

Moderator X Brendan Kelly

Case Instructors Very Rev. Barry Horan, Judicial Vicar Mairéad Uí Mhurchadha

Administrator Nicola Burke

Secretarial Staff Mairéad Kavanagh & Bríd Powell

“Our teaching on marriage and the family cannot fail to be inspired and transformed by [the] message of love and tenderness; otherwise, it becomes nothing more than the defence of a dry and lifeless doctrine. The mystery of the Christian family can be fully understood only in the light of the Father’s infinite love revealed in Christ, who gave himself up for our sake and who continues to dwell in our midst. I turn my gaze to the living Christ, who is at the heart of so many love stories, and to invoke the fire of the Spirit upon all the world’s families.” Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) #59

Marriage Tribunals are part of the Church’s pastoral care of those who have experienced the sadness of the breakdown of their marriage. The question they seek to answer is: did the wedding become a marriage?

Over the centuries, based on the Gospel and the lived experience of married men and women, the Church has grown in its understanding of what makes a true marriage. Pope Francis has greatly simplified the process by which Marriage Tribunals respond to requests for decrees of nullity. Our ministry seeks to reflect the merciful love of Christ, the Good Shepherd.

If you feel that the ministry offered by our marriage tribunal may be of help to you, you are very welcome to contact us directly or perhaps you may wish to discuss it with the priest in your parish.

— 62 — DIOCESAN PASTORAL OUTREACH CENTRE Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 565066 E: [email protected] W: www.galwaydiocese.ie/pastoral-centre

The mission statement for the Diocesan Pastoral Outreach Centre (DPOC) states that:the Diocesan Faith Development team enables, resources and supports relevant initiatives for human and spiritual growth during all stages of life.

• Effectively, the DPOC team seeks to resource and support parish communities as they promote life- giving faith development in all age groups throughout Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. • The DPOC team seeks to support and encourage the priests of the diocese in their crucial ministries by offering pre-sacramental and faith formation programmes, and by supporting parish structures through training for establishing and maintaining pastoral councils and pastoral areas. • The DPOC team promotes ongoing parish development and renewal, supporting living and life-giving Christian communities. • The DPOC team supports parents as the primary educators of their children. It promotes Christian family life and helps parishes to renew the faith of parents of First Communion and Confirmation children. • The DPOC team supports schools and individual teachers in their mission and ministries of faith- formation. Through the Education Secretariat, which serves school managers and principals, and the Primary Schools Advisors, each school and its catechetical programs are linked together within the overall diocesan vision for education. • The DPOC team actively promotes the evangelization and faith-formation of young adults through, among other initiatives, the John Paul II awards. • The DPOC team provides some specialist pastoral services promoting the full flourishing of the individual person in his or her specific needs, including: —the Rainbows programme, which supports children facing issues surrounding bereavement and separation. The Pastoral Outreach Centre will provide detailed updates of its activities and services to priests and their parish communities at regular intervals throughout the year.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING & PROTECTION SERVICE

The Diocese of Galway, Kilfenora & Kilmacduagh is committed to best practice in the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, particularly when involved in Church-related activities. It is the aim of the Diocese to safeguard, respect and value the dignity and well-being of every child, young person and vulnerable adult involved in Church-related activities. The Child Safeguarding and Protection Service promotes the safe care of children involved in church activities throughout the diocese through: —providing training for priests and parish workers in safeguarding and child protection; —dealing with complaints and concerns about child protection matters, reporting to the civil authorities and advising the Bishop on the measures necessary to protect children from abuse; —monitoring the activities of priests known to have abused children in the past in order to minimise the chance of them doing so again. The service arranges pastoral outreach and support for those who have experienced clerical abuse.

— 63 — GARDA VETTING OFFICE

The Pastoral Centre also hosts the Garda Vetting Office for the six dioceses of the Western Province. The purpose of this office is to ensure the smooth and efficient administration of Garda vetting application forms for staff in diocesan offices, agencies and in the parishes of the Western Province. Garda vetting is one component of a good practice recruitment framework. Each diocese in the Western Province is committed to ensuring that all people who are employed or engaged as volunteers within the respective dioceses act according to the highest standards in all aspects of their roles and responsibilities.

Vetting is required for all clergy, religious and all volunteers within diocesan settings, and ancillary staff and volunteers in primary schools whose work consists of having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable adults on a regular basis.

OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PASTORAL CENTRE

• In addition to the various ministries available through the Pastoral Centre, and in order to continue to support adult faith development in the Diocese, a number of lecture series are offered during Advent and Lent and at other times throughout the year.

• A number of organizations use the extensive room space in the centre to locate their meetings, such as: — Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women who come together to share their experiences so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The primary purpose of members is to stay sober and help other alcoholics stay sober. www.galwayaa.com — Al-Anon Family Groups, a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who come together to support each other. Al-Anon believes that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon’s stated purpose is to help families of alcoholics. www.al-alon-ireland.org — Beginning Experience West of Ireland, facilitating the grief resolution process for adults who have suffered the loss of a spouse or life partner through death, divorce or separation, thereby enabling them again to love themselves, others and God. Beginning Experience West of Ireland currently offers the Beginning Experience Residential Weekend Spring and Autumn Programme, run twice yearly in April and October, from Friday 6.00pm to Sunday 4.00pm in Esker Monastery and Retreat House, Athenry. This programme is presented by teams of volunteers from the whole of the west of Ireland, who are themselves widowed, separated or divorced. Contact: Maureen Lydon T: 087 6646896 https://beginningexperiencegbandi.org/west-of-ireland

PASTORAL CENTRE TEAM

Director Rev. Gerard McCarthy, SVD T: 091 565066 E: [email protected]

Administrator Eilish Glynn T: 091565066 E: [email protected]

— 64 — Faith Development for Youth Youth Ministry Support Co-ordinator: Mia Joyce Walsh T: 091 565066 E: [email protected]

Faith Development in Parish Training and Development for: • Ministers of the Word • Ministers of the Eucharist • Baptismal Teams T: 091 565066

Faith Development in Education Primary Schools Diocesan Advisor in Catechetics: Sr Breda Coyne, RJM T: 091 565066 Diocesan Secretary for Primary Education (Management & Policies): Pat Kelly T: 091 565066

Rainbows Organisation Co-ordinator: Fiona Byrne T: 086 8102015 E: [email protected]

Safeguarding Office Director of Safeguarding: Kevin Duffy T: 091 565066 /575053 or 087 6141736 E: [email protected] Ita O’Mahony T: 091 575051 E: [email protected]

Western Province Vetting Office Administrators: Ita O’Mahony & Eilish Glynn T: 091 575051 E: [email protected] Trainers: Rev. Michael Brennan; Kevin Duffy; Elizabeth Harrison Designated Liaison Persons: Kevin Duffy T: 087 6141736

— 65 — ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE CLG Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 562331 E: [email protected]

Office Hours: 10:00am–5:00pm Monday to Friday Secretaries: Assumpta Murphy & Terry Sheridan

Accord is the Catholic Marriage Counselling Service, offering help to couples or individuals, married or not, who are experiencing difficulty in their relationship. The Accord Marriage Preparation Courses are delivered by experienced and trained Marriage Care Facilitators. Accord offers a safe, professional and confidential service.

There are many Accord centres throughout all of the dioceses of Ireland. Accord is a voluntary organization providing a professional counselling service for clients, based on their needs and not on their ability to pay. We do, however, incur considerable expenses in providing this service. To cover some costs (e.g. training counsellors, providing supervision, and continuous professional development) we ask our clients to make a donation based on what they can afford to pay.

The Galway Centre was founded in 1971 and is one of the busiest centres in the organisation. Couples wishing to attend pre-marriage courses should book at least a year in advance as there is great demand for places on the courses. There is a fee to attend a pre-marriage course.

The Counsellors and Facilitators of Accord would like to thank the priests – both diocesan and religious – who provide assistance with pre-marriage courses. They are an integral part of each course.

— 66 — TRÓCAIRE Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 392791 E: [email protected]

Volunteer & Outreach Officer: Marie-Anne Michel

Trócaire was established in 1973 by the Catholic church in Ireland. Trócaire works with local and church partners to support communities in over twenty developing countries globally. These networks provide us with local experience and knowledge, which are vital in bringing about lasting change at individual, community, societal and institutional levels. Our focus is on food and resource rights, women’s empowerment and humanitarian response. Together we tackle the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms. Our dual mandate is to support the most vulnerable people in the developing world, while also raising awareness of injustice and global poverty in Ireland.

The Galway Trócaire office was established in 2018. Marie-Anne looks after Trócaire’s outreach work in the West of Ireland by recruiting volunteers in Galway, visiting schools, organising events, speaking in parishes, and delivering talks and workshops on global justice. Marie-Anne is also involved with activities related to Trócaire’s campaigns on climate justice and business and human rights.

To read more about Trócaire, see www.trocaire.org/about/how-we-work.

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CHURCH COLLECTIONS 2020

DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTRE 26 January EMIGRANTS (St Patrick’s Day) 17 March TRÓCAIRE (4th Sunday of Lent)* 22 March HOLY PLACES (Good Friday) 10 April CLERICAL STUDENTS (Vocations Sunday) 3 May LOURDES DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 31 May PETER’S PENCE 28 June HIERARCHY COMMISSIONS 19 July DIOCESAN YOUTH FAITH SERVICES 23 August COPE Galway ** 20 September PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH (Mission Sunday) 18 October DIOCESAN FAMILY SERVICES 22 November

* For those not using Family Fast Boxes. ** City parishes and parishes adjacent to city.

(i) All authorised collections must be held. (ii) All monies collected should be forwarded to the diocesan office withinone month of the collection. (iii) The above collections are to be held on the dates specified. Only for a very serious reason should a collection be taken up other than on the designated Sunday. diocesan pastoral centre — 26 January The Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Newtownsmith represents the pooled resources of all the parishes in our diocese for the purposes of bringing out the full potential of every person and every parish community. This collection funds initiatives and expert ministries promoting good parenting and family life. It provides resources for professional ministries in support of teachers and young people. It enables us to offer professional pastoral counselling services, without charge, for adults and children coping with loss through bereavement and separation. Your contribution also enables the pastoral centre to support priests and parish pastoral councils in bringing out the gifts of all the baptised for the building-up of vibrant Christian communities through ongoing development in theology, spirituality and life-giving liturgy. We are very grateful for your generous support of our various missions: See preceding pages for details of the Pastoral Centre’s work. emigrant collection — 17 March The Feast of St Patrick is a time when we traditionally think about what it means to be Irish, and the lives of Irish emigrants abroad. SIA ‘Supporting Irish Abroad’ is the Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants campaign. Support the Irish abroad by contributing what you can, by considering emigrants in your thoughts and by taking action to support the generations of Irish people who emigrated. The Irish Bishops’ Conference established a dedicated service in 1957 – the Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants (IECE) – to deal with the growing needs of Irish emigrants abroad. Since that time outreach chaplaincy centres have been established in the UK, Europe, the USA and Australia, which are caring for the personal, social and family needs of Irish emigrants. It was as a result of the work being carried out by the chaplaincies abroad that concern was expressed about the increasing problems facing Irish prisoners abroad, particularly in relation to their families at home. This led to the establishment of the Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO), as a sub-section of IECE, in 1985. The core work carried out by IECE is as follows: • Supporting emigrants/migrants through the provision of chaplaincy services; • Services and personnel; • Providing pre-emigration advice; • Lobbying (State & Church at home and abroad); • Research and identification of needs; • Enabling others to proclaim the Good News.

— 69 — trócaire (for those not using Fast Boxes) — 22 March (4th Sunday of Lent) Trócaire is the Catholic Agency for World Development which was set up in l973 to express the Church’s concern the needs and problems of people in developing countries. The Annual Lenten Trócaire Appeal is the ideal method by which a Christian can integrate prayer and fasting with almsgiving. A special collection should be held on the 4th Sunday of Lent or on some other Sunday during Lent to give an opportunity to contribute to those who do not use the Fast Boxes. Young people in both primary and second Level schools should be especially encouraged and motivated to make sacrifices for the needy people of the Third World. the holy places (Good Friday) — 10 April The first historical reference to this collection for the Holy Land takes us back to the pontificate of Pope Martin V. In 1421 he promulgated norms to regulate the gathering of offerings on behalf of the Holy Land. This collection has since been marked by pontifical approval, was confirmed by diverse succeeding pontiffs and was applied directly and with utmost solicitude for the aid of the Christian community in the Land of the Lord. The responsibility is grave which devolves upon the universal Church with regards to the Mother Church of Jerusalem. Therefore, all Catholics of the world must offer their prayer and expressions of solidarity, including economic, to the Christian community of that same blessed Land. Despite their countless difficulties, these Christians offer day by day, and in silence, an authentic witness to the Gospel. This collection is now of universal obligation and must be held in all churches and oratories on Good Friday. The collection is principally intended for the benefit of people living in the Holy Land and for the support of the various pastoral, social and educational institutions existing on their behalf. This accounts for 80% of the total proceeds while the remaining 20% is used for the upkeep of the shrines and holy places. clerical students (Vocations Sunday) — 3 May This collection is taken up to provide the resources necessary to educate students who are studying for the priesthood for the diocese. At the moment there are two men in formation. Funding is also required to defray some of the expenses associated with supporting and promoting vocations to the priesthood, such as the design and production of publicity material and the organisation of various workshops and events. Support for this collection is a practical expression of the desire for priestly vocations in the diocese of Galway. lourdes collection — 31 May This special collection will help to defray the cost for the sick and those with special needs who will be sponsored from each parish in the diocese. Your support and that of your parishioners is very much appreciated. The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from June 30th to July 5th 2019. Please include information about the pilgrimage in your parish newsletter or Sunday announcements and frequently encourage parishioners to join in the pilgrimage. peter’s pence — 28 June In the first year of his Pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI stressed the proper meaning of this offering: “Peter’s Pence is the most characteristic expression of the participation of all the faithful in the Bishop of Rome’s charitable initiatives in favour of the universal Church. The gesture has not only a practical value, but also a strong symbolic one, as a sign of communion with the Pope and attention to the needs of one’s brothers and sisters and therefore your service possesses a refined ecclesial character”. (Address to the Members of the St Peter Circle, 25 February 2006). The faithful’s offerings to the Holy Father are destined to go to Church needs, to humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects, as well as to the support of the Holy See. The Pope, being Pastor of the whole Church, is attentive to the material needs of poor dioceses, religious institutes and of faithful in grave difficulties such as the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalized and the victims of war or natural disasters; concrete aid to Bishops or dioceses in need, Catholic education, assistance to refugees and to immigrants.

— 70 — episcopal hierarchy commissions — 19 July Following on Vatican II the Bishops of Ireland found it necessary to set up a number of Commissions to help meet the needs of the present day Irish Church, e.g. Catechetics, Clergy/Seminaries/Vocations, Communications, Doctrine, Ecumenism, Education, Emigrants, Justice and Peace, Laity, Liturgy, Missions, Pastoral, Press and Information, Research and Development, Religious, Social Welfare, Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas. Each diocese is levied for the annual running expenses of these Commissions and it is in an effort to meet this levy that this collection is being taken up. diocesan youth faith — 23 August The development of young people’s faith is of paramount importance to the diocese. They are the future of our church. The most important place where their faith is developed is in the family home. This development is supported by our parish communities and schools. However, it is also important that a certain amount of activities happen at a diocesan level. We are fortunate in the diocese to have a full time Youth Ministry Coordinator. Her work is supported by a team of volunteers in the Youth Ministry Committee. The Diocesan Youth Faith Services collection provides necessary funds for schemes and activities which benefit youth faith development at a diocesan level. These activities include the John Paul Awards, Sr Sarah Clarke Award, Retreats and Pilgrimages. Surplus funds will be spent in accordance with the decisions of the Youth Ministry Committee who are always open to proposals from parishes within the diocese for the support of local schemes. The Youth Ministry Committee may be contacted through the Diocesan Pastoral Centre. cope galway (Crisis Housing, Caring Support) — 20 September COPE provides emergency accommodation and support services for people who are homeless in Galway City. The primary focus of their homeless services is on emergency accommodation; COPE also focuses on working with individuals and families, who are either facing or moving on from homelessness. Administration Office, 3–5 Calbro House, Tuam Road, Galway. Tel: 091 778750 Prior to the collection further details will be circulated to all parishes by COPE Galway. propagation of faith (Mission Sunday) — 18 October Proceeds from this collection are forwarded to the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith to be used in missionary countries. The aim of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith is to stimulate interest in Missions at every level, to promote and to encourage spiritual and material aid especially for Missions in greatest need. The society helps support 135,000 foreign missionaries as well as over 13,000 local priests, sisters and catechists. diocesan family services — 22 November Proceeds from this collection help to finance services in the diocese catering for marriage and the family. These include ACCORD, the Catholic Marriage Counselling Service, offering help to couples or individuals, married or single, who are experiencing difficulty in their relationship. Marriage Preparation Courses are held in the Pastoral Centre with up to eighteen courses annually run by experienced and trained Marriage Care Facilitators. The Galway Centre was founded in 1971. Since then ACCORD has supported many couples and individuals with their relationship difficulties. The Galway Centre is one of the busiest in the organisation; there are fifty-six such centres in the country. All denominations are catered for. It costs over €65,000 annually to run the Galway Centre. The Marriage Tribunal is one of the caring agencies of the Catholic Church and recognises the fundamental importance for civil society and for the Church, of marriage as the basis of family life. The Marriage Tribunal tries to mediate the justice of Christ to all those suffering as a result of marriage breakdown. In carrying out its mandate, the Tribunal must fulfil a two-fold task: to bear witness to the indissolubility of marriage and to bear witness to the compassion of Christ for His people.

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ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER DETAILS FOR PARISHES

Where a parish wishes to make electronic payments to the Diocese, the lodgements must be deposited in the correct accounts. Below is a full list of those accounts. All these accounts are held with Bank of Ireland at Eyre Square, Galway. In all cases, the BIC is BOFIIE2D and the sort code is 90-38-16.

PURPOSE OF LODGEMENT BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS Special Collections Type 1 Galway Diocesan B3 a/c • Diocesan Pastoral Centre IBAN: IE84 BOFI 9038 1638 4241 32 • Hierarchy Commission • Diocesan Youth Services (replacing CURA) • Diocesan Family Services Special Collections Type 2 Galway Diocesan C3 a/c • Emigrants IBAN: IE44 BOFI 9038 1612 8709 78 • Trócaire • Holy Places • Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage • Peter’s Pence • COPE (city and suburban parishes only) • Propagation of the Faith

Special Collections Type 3 Galway Diocesan C5 a/c • Clerical Students IBAN: IE49 BOFI 9038 1612 8707 91

Priests’ Revenue Galway Diocesan C1 a/c • Part of Quarterly Assessment IBAN: IE64 BOFI 9038 1612 8710 06 • Annual Surplus

Contribution to Administration & Housekeepers Galway Diocesan C2 a/c • Part of Quarterly Assessment IBAN: IE97 BOFI 9038 1612 8709 94

Galway Diocesan D1 a/c Pensions IBAN: IE67 BOFI 9038 1612 8708 55

Annual Child Protection Levy Galway Diocesan B2 a/c Annual Local Property Tax IBAN: IE86 BOFI 9038 1612 8708 04

Marriage Papers Fees Galway Diocesan B1 a/c New Horizon magazine sales IBAN: IE90 BOFI 9038 1612 8707 32

Galway Diocesan Meitheal No.1 a/c MEITHEAL loan repayments IBAN: IE63 BOFI 9038 1659 9406 62

Notes:– (a) Each lodgement made electronically should have an appropriate reference to identify the parish and the purpose of the lodgement. Use suitable abbreviations, as there is a limit on the number of characters available, and each bank may have different limits. (For example, the Emigrants Special Collection return by Gort parish should have a reference of ‘Gort SC Emig’ or similar.) (b) In the short-term, until the new system is up and running smoothly, it would be appreciated if you could send a short E after each fund transfer, recording the lodgement details. (c) If you are continuing to use cheque payments, please ensure you issue cheques separately, according to the account to which they will be lodged. If you have any queries, or have a lodgement that is not listed above, please contact the Diocesan Office.

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GETTING MARRIED IN CHURCH

REQUIREMENTS FOR CIVIL REGISTRATION

1. All couples must now present in person to a Civil Registrar to give three months’ notice of their intention to marry. This meeting must take place at least three months before the wedding in order to comply with civil requirements. The couple will need to know that the church is available for their chosen date prior to this meeting. They will also need to know the name of the priest who will solemnise the marriage. His name must be on the Register of Solemnisers held by the Civil Registrar. The couple must contact the Registrar’s Office to make an appointment for attendance. The minimum age of marriage is 18 years. 2.a The couple will be required to bring the following documentation to the registrar’s office: • Original Birth Certificates for both parties plus photocopies of same; • Original passports for both parties, plus photocopy of same; • Names and dates of birth of witnesses (who must be over 18 years of age); • Name of church where they wish to be married; • Date of marriage; • Name of the priest who will officiate at the marriage (this presumes that the celebrant is a registered solemniser and that he has agreed to officiate at the marriage); • If either party has been previously married, they must provide the Civil Registrar with an original divorce decree or a death certificate if widowed; • PPS number of both parties; • Fee of €200. 2.b In very limited circumstances (where one or both of the couple is living outside the State or one or both of them is seriously ill) and only by prior agreement with the Registrar, it is possible for a couple to post a marriage notification to the Registrar. However, in such cases the couple must still attend the Registrar’s office in person at least five days before the marriage to complete their declarations of no impediment and produce the necessary documentation and particulars as set out above, and be issued with their marriage registration form. Alternative arrangements can be made for couples where one or both of the parties are unable, by reason of illness, to attend the Registrar’s office. Postal notifications of intention to marry should not be returned to the General Registrar’s office; they should be returned to the Registrar who has authorised the notification to be made by post. 3. When all the civil requirements have been completed satisfactorily the couple will receive from the Registrar a marriage registration form (MRF). Without this form the couple cannot get married nor may the solemniser proceed with the marriage ceremony. 4. The solemniser and the parish priest of the place of marriage will receive a notification from the Civil Registrar’s Office concerning the marriage due to take place. 5. The couple must present the MRF to the solemniser before the wedding so that he can check that the details are correct before the marriage takes place. This should be done as early as is convenient. 6. If changes are necessary – for instance, changing the name of the solemniser – the couple should be advised to contact the Civil Registrar to arrange for the re-issue of the MRF at the earliest possible stage before the ceremony. 7. After the wedding, the solemniser must ensure that the MRF is signed by the couple, the two witnesses and himself. 8. After the marriage has been celebrated, it is the responsibility of the couple (not the local priest or solemniser) to return the MRF to any Registrar’s Office. This form must be returned within one month of the marriage.

— 73 — VERBAL DECLARATION OF NO CIVIL IMPEDIMENT

1. The solemniser must ask the couple to make a verbal declaration of no civil impediment in the presence of the witnesses. 2. This declaration should be made not more than two days before the wedding. 3. It is the recommended practice that this declaration be made at the beginning of the wedding, when the bride and groom arrive at the sanctuary.

LIST OF SOLEMNISERS

1. The priest who officiates at the marriage is called the Solemniser. 2. In order to officiate at a marriage priests must be on the list of Solemnisers submitted by each local Bishop to the Registrar-General. 3. If the priest whom the couple have chosen to officiate at their marriage is not a priest of the parish, it is important for the local priest to make the couple aware that he must be a registered Solemniser. 4. If a priest is not on the List of Solemnisers, and wishes to officiate at a marriage, he must become a temporary Solemniser. He can do this by submitting a request to the Bishop of the place of marriage together with an appropriate testimonial letter signed by his Ordinary (i.e. Bishop or Provincial Superior). If the priest is incardinated into the diocese in which the marriage is to take place, he needs simply to request this from his Bishop. 5. For the canonical validity of the marriage, a visiting solemniser will need to receive delegation from the parish priest or administrator.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

This information should be read in conjunction with the booklet issued by the General Register Office; “Marriage Provisions of the Civil Registration Act, 2004: Notes for Religious Solemnisers”, which may also be found at www.groireland.ie

WHERE CAN CATHOLIC MARRIAGES TAKE PLACE?

The proper and ordinary place of the celebration of a Catholic marriage continues to be the parish churches (Can. 1115 & 1118). All existing diocesan policies with regard to the place of marriage will remain the same, so too in relation to the time and day on which marriages can take place. The solemniser and the couple must comply with these diocesan regulations. If a solemniser does not comply with civil or church requirements, he can be removed from the List of Solemnisers.

CHURCH MARRIAGE PAPERS

The priest will advise the couple of the documents required for the marriage. In general these will be: • a recent Certificate of Baptism; • a Certificate of Confirmation; • a completed Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form; • a Letter of Freedom to Marry from each parish in which you have lived for more than six months since the age of 16; or a sworn affidavit signed by a Solicitor confirming that you are free to marry; or a formal declaration from a family member, signed by them and witnessed by a priest, that you are free to marry; • a Pre-Marriage Course Certificate; • in the case where one partner is not a Roman Catholic, permission for Mixed Religion/Dispensation from the local Bishop will also be required. PRE-MARRIAGE COURSE

Attendance at a Pre-Marriage Course is required. A Pre-Marriage Course normally consists of four two- hour sessions, where topics such as communication, God’s place in the relationship, expectations and experience of marriage, family life and responsibilities are discussed in a relaxed and informal way. Because of the present demand for courses couples will need to make timely application; normally up to one year in advance. • Courses are conducted by ACCORD at Árus de Brún, Newtownsmith, Galway. Information and application forms are available from the ACCORD office, tel: 091 562331. • Courses at Esker Retreat House, Athenry, Co. Galway, are residential. Tel: 091 844549.

PAPAL BLESSING

This can be obtained by following the instructions at: www.elemosineria.va/papal-blessing-parchments and completing the online form. please note requests for Papal Blessing Parchments by letter or fax are no longer processed by the Vatican (since March 2019), and parchments are only available through the online process or in person at the Office of Papal Charities.

THE WEDDING CEREMONY

A well-planned wedding ceremony can be a memorable experience for the couple themselves and for their guests. Mass is not an essential part of the wedding and there may be occasions when people will find it more appropriate not to have a Mass. However the usual practice in Ireland is for the wedding to take place during Mass. There is no greater way of thanking God for the gift of the partner or of asking His blessing on the marriage.

MUSIC IN THE CEREMONY

Music is a very important part of the wedding Mass and will add to the joyful atmosphere of the occasion. The music chosen should be of a kind to help everyone present to celebrate the marriage ceremony in a loving and prayerful way. It will be right to discuss the choice in advance with the celebrant. Certain popular songs have been heard at weddings which are not suitable for use in church.

INFORMATION ON MARRIAGE & MARRIAGE PREPARATION

The Knock Shrine Bookshop and the Galway Cathedral Bookshop have a range of useful books on marriage and marriage preparation. Notable among these are various books by Jack Dominian. Also recommended are: Christian Marriage – Preparation and Celebration (Guidelines from the Irish Episcopal Conference). Getting Married (published by the Family Life and Prayer Centre, Knock Shrine).

SUNDAY WEDDINGS

While Sunday weddings are not prohibited, a parish priest is encouraged to use his discretion when making arrangements for such.

MINIMUM AGE OF MARRIAGE

The minimum age at which a person may contract a marriage in the diocese is 18 years of age.

— 75 — WEDDINGS ABROAD

1. Couples getting married abroad must complete a full set of Pre-Marriage Papers with their respective parish priests. These papers are sent to the Diocesan Office to be processed. The Diocesan Office charges €50 for the processing of marriage papers.

2. Couples who wish to marry in the Irish College in Rome must make their booking directly with the College and not through a third party (e.g. a wedding planner). The college requires a minimum of six months notice. For further information please contact: Pontifical Irish College Via dei SS. Quattro 1 00184 Rome Italy Tel: 00 3906 77263501 E: [email protected] W: www.irishcollege.org 3. Weddings may not be celebrated in the diocese of Rome during the season of Lent. In 2020 Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, 26 February, and will conclude on Easter Sunday, 12 April. 4. Couples are strongly advised to check what the minimum requirement is for the arrival of the marriage papers at the marriage venue. Please note that all marriage papers must be forwarded through the Diocesan Office. 5. Couples marrying abroad are required to obtain a Certificate of Freedom to marry. This may also be called ‘Certificate De Coutume’ or ‘Nulla Osta’. Couples obtain this certificate through the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. To do so, they must go to the websitewww.dfat.ie . Choose the ‘Travel’ option, then ‘Our Services’ option, then ‘Marriage and Civil Partnership’ option. Then follow the instructions carefully. If the couple has any problems with this, they may ring the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at 01 4082523; opening hours 10:00am–12:00 noon Monday to Friday.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION OF EMIGRANTS

1. All preparation of documentation for couples returning to Ireland for marriage is carried out in the parish where they have a domicile. 2. Completed marriage documents must be forwarded through the Chancery Office of the diocese in which they reside to the Diocesan Office here. 3. When a couple comes to book a church for their wedding in Ireland, they should be told to contact their priest in the parish where they reside immediately on their return. They should also be reminded that up to six months notice may be required. They should be advised of the necessity of complying with all the civil requirements. 4. They should bring to their priest up to date certificates of Baptism, Confirmation and Letters of Freedom. 5. They should also be reminded of the requirement to do a pre-marriage course. 6. Couples should be reminded of the new requirements for Civil Registration. 7. For those residing in Britain: in the event of any difficulty, couples should make contact with the Irish Chaplaincy network: Irish Chaplaincy 52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB ENGLAND. Tel: 0044 20 7482 5528 E: admin:@irishchaplaincy.org.uk

— 76 — — 77 — DIOCESAN PRIESTS

Brady, Rev. Thomas (Killawalla, 1981) c/o Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 E: [email protected] Brennan, Very Rev. Michael, PP (Cathedral, 1974) Parochial House, Bearna, Co. Galway T: 091 590956 E: [email protected] Callanan, Patrick Dean, Adm. (Cathedral, 1966) Parochial House, Kilbeacanty, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631691 E: [email protected] Clifford,Very Rev. Dr Hugh (Cathedral, 2000) Parochial House, Kinvara, Co. Galway T: 091 637154 E: [email protected] Connolly, Very Rev. Michael, PP (Cathedral, 2006) Parochial House, Oughterard, Co. Galway T: 091 552290 E: [email protected] Conway, Rev. Prof. Michael (Doohoma, 1989) St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare T: 01 7086293 Crosby, Very Rev. Denis, PP (Cathedral, 1971) Parochial House, Liscannor, Co.Clare T: 065 7081248 E: [email protected] Crosby, Very Rev. Edward, PP (Maynooth, 1964) Parochial House, Kilfenora, Co.Clare T: 065 7088006 E: [email protected] Cummins, Very Rev. William Canon, PP (Cathedral, 1973) Parochial House, Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071063 E: [email protected] Cunningham, Very Rev. Conor, PP (Bearna, 1995) The Rectory, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare T: 065 7074142 E: [email protected] Downey, Very Rev. Martin Canon, PP (Cathedral 1975) St Joseph’s Church, 24 Presentation Road, Galway T: 091 562276 E: [email protected] Feeney, Very Rev. Derek Canon, PP (Cathedral, 1978) Parochial House, Craughwell, Co. Galway T: 091 846057 E: [email protected] Flanagan, Rev. Richard, Adm. Ballyvaughan Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare T: 065 7077045 E: [email protected] Forde, Rev. Des, CC (Thurles, 1978) Curate’s House, Sea Park, Lahinch, Co. Clare T: 065 7081307 E: [email protected]

— 78 — Gallagher, Rev. Daniel, CC (St Patrick’s Church, 2016) Curate’s House, Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794113 E: [email protected] Glynn, Very Rev. Martin Canon, PP (Thurles, 1979) Parochial House, Mervue, Galway T: 091 765714 E: [email protected] Hogan, Very Rev. Diarmuid, PP (Kilfenora, 1990) Parochial House, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: 091 794634 E: [email protected] Horan, Very Rev. Barry, PP (Cathedral, 1999) Parochial House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: 091 776741 E: [email protected] Jennings, Very Rev. Gerard, PP (Cathedral, 1973) Christ the King Church, Salthill, Galway T: 091 523413 E: [email protected] Joyce, Rev. Peter (Cathedral, 1999) Chaplain, University Hospital, Galway T: 091 524222 E: [email protected] Keane, Very Rev. John D., PP (Cathedral, 1976) Curate’s House, Castlegar, Galway Keenan, Very Rev. Kevin, PP Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway T: 091 534752 E: [email protected] Kelly, Most Rev. Bishop Brendan (Cathedral, 1971) Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 E: [email protected] King, Rev. Michael, CC (Cathedral, 2016) Curate’s Residence, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631055 E: [email protected] Lohan, Rev. Declan, CC (Oranmore, 2017) St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore, Galway T: 091 769338 E: [email protected] Loughrey, Very Rev. Vivian, PP (Beagh, 1997) Parochial House, Shrule, Co. Mayo T: 093 31262 E: [email protected] Lyons, Rev. Thomas (Cathedral, 1973) Chaplain, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork T: 021 4546109 Marrinan, Very Rev. Thomas Canon, PP (Thurles, 1984) Parochial House, Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631220 E: [email protected] McHugh, Very Rev. Seán, PP (Cathedral, 1999) Parochial House, An Spidéal, Co. Galway T: 091 553155 E: [email protected]

— 79 — McLoughlin, Very Rev. Michael Dean, PP (Thurles, 1982) Parochial House, Moycullen, Co. Galway T: 091 555106 E: [email protected] McNamara, Rev. Robert, Adm. (Esker, 1995) St Colman’s Church, Craughwell, Co. Galway T: 087 0949030 Moran, Very Rev. Martin Dean, PP (Cathedral, 1971) Parochial House, Rosscahill, Co. Galway T: 091 550106 E: [email protected] O’Donohue, Rev. Patrick (Lisdoonvarna, 2010) Fraternity of St Peter 2 John’s Hill, Waterford City, Co. Waterford, X91 FWY1 Ó Gríofa, Very Rev. Gearóid, Adm. (Thurles, 1980) Parochial House, Leitir Móir, Co. Galway T: 091 551169 E: [email protected] O’Halloran, Rev. John (Cathedral, 2016) Chaplain, University Hospital, Galway T: 091 524222 E: [email protected] Ó Murchú, An tAthar Dáithí (Renmore, 1996) Holy Cross Hospital, Hindhead Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1NQ, UK E: [email protected] O’Neill, Very Rev. Ian Canon, PP (Castledermot, 1997) Parochial House, Claregalway, Co. Galway T: 091 798104 E: [email protected] Quinn, Very Rev. Tadhg Canon, PP (Thurles, 1976) St John the Apostle Church, Knocknacarra, Galway T: 091 590059 E: [email protected] Rabbitte, Mgr Peter, PP, VG (Craughwell, 1984) The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563577 E: [email protected] Reilly, Very Rev. Michael Canon, PP (Thurles, 1975) Parochial House, Castlegar, Galway T: 091 751548 E: [email protected] Roche, Very Rev. Joseph, PP (Thurles, 1987) Parochial House, Ardrahan, Co. Galway T: 091 635164 E: [email protected] Walsh, Very Rev. James Canon, PP (Thurles, 1978) Cuan Mhuire, Coolarne, Co. Galway Whelan, Rev. Martin, CC (Ardrahan, 2009) Diocesan Secretary, Diocesan Office, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway T: 091 563566 E: [email protected] Whelan, Very Rev. Patrick, PP (Cathedral, 1973) St Patrick’s, Forster Street, Galway T: 091 567994 E: [email protected]

— 80 — RETIRED PRIESTS

Carney, Rev. Michael, PE (Maynooth, 1953) 80 Beaufort Downs, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Connaughton, Rev. Patrick (Cathedral, 1974) Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath Considine, Very Rev. Patrick Dean, PE (Maynooth, 1961) No.2 St Mary’s Apartments, Shantalla Road, Galway Crosby, Rev. Michael, PE (Maynooth, 1966) Main Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Culloty, Rev. Tom, PE (NUI Galway, 1993) Scarteen Lower, Newmarket, Co. Cork Delaney, Very Rev. Joseph Canon, PE (Wexford, 1968) Castlelawn Heights, Headford Road, Galway Dermody, Very Rev. Eamonn Canon, PE (Maynooth, 1962) Clarinbridge, Co. Galway Drennan, Bishop Martin, BE (Maynooth, 1968) 17 Doughiska Road, Galway Glynn, Rev. Enda (Cathedral, 1972) 13 Lios na Mara, Station Road, Lahinch, Co. Clare Hallinan, Mgr Malachy, PE (Cathedral, 1966) Parish Priest’s Residence, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway Hogg, Rev. Barry, PE (Collooney, 1979) 15 Parklands, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo Larkin, Very Rev. Francis Canon, PE (Cathedral, 1966) 7 Presentation Road, Galway Mulkerrins, Very Rev. Michael Canon, PE (Cathedral, 1968) Curate’s Residence, Renmore, Galway O’Connor, Very Rev. Christopher Dean, PE (Maynooth, 1959) Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway O’Dwyer, Very Rev. John Dean, PE (Maynooth, 1963) 20 Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore, Co. Galway O’Flaherty, Mgr Seán, PE (Maynooth, 1960) St Mary’s Residential Care, Shantalla Road, Galway

— 81 — EXTRA-DIOCESAN PRIESTS

Clinton, Rev. Colm (SPS), Adm. Carron/NewQuay Burren P.O., New Quay, Co. Clare T: 065 7078026 Cul, Rev. Marek (OP), Chaplain to the Polish Community St Mary’s Dominican Priory, Claddagh, Galway T: 085 2101092 E: [email protected] Horgan, Very Rev. Tony (MSC), PP The Presbytery, Ballinfoyle, Galway T: 091 762883 E: [email protected] Hughes, Rev. Ben, Chaplain Chapel of St Columbanus, NUI, Galway T: 091 495055 E: [email protected] Kelly, Rev. John Brendan Curate’s House, Walter Macken Road, Mervue, Galway E: [email protected] McCarthy, Rev. Gerard (SVD) Lakeview, Claregalway, Co. Galway T: 086 8888766 E: [email protected] Murphy, Rev. Paul (CF), Chaplain to the Armed Forces Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway T: 091 751156 E: [email protected] Thomas,Rev. Jose, CC (Kerala, 1996) Good Shepherd Church, Doughiska, Galway T: 091 756823 E: [email protected]

— 82 — CHAPLAINS

Bon Secours Hospital Renmore, Galway Priests’ co-ordinator: Very Rev. Martin Glynn T: 091 757711 Brazilian Community Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway Very Rev. Kevin Keenan T: 091 534752 E: [email protected] Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa Renmore Barracks, Renmore, Galway Rev. Paul Murphy T: 091 751156 Extraordinary Form (Latin Mass) Canon Wulfran Lebocq Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest 12–14 The Crescent, Limerick Tridentine Mass is celebrated in St Mary, Claddagh, on Sundays at 2:30pm Galway Clinic Doughiska, Galway Very Rev. John D. Keane T: 091 785000 Merlin Park Hospital Merlin Park, Galway Very Rev. John D. Keane T: 091 757631 National University of Ireland, Galway Chapel of St Columbanus, NUI, Galway Rev. Ben Hughes T: 091 495055 E: [email protected] Polish Community Chaplain St Mary’s Priory, Claddagh, Galway Rev. Marek Cul (OP) T: 091 582884 E: [email protected] St Thomas Syro-Malabar Chaplaincy Holy Family Church, Mervue, Galway Rev. Jose Thomas T: 091 756823 E: [email protected] University Hospital, Galway Rev. Peter Joyce T: 091 524222 E: [email protected] Rev. John O’Halloran T: 091 524222 E: [email protected]

— 83 — RELIGIOUS ORDERS Augustinians (OSA) Rev. Des Foley, PP, St Augustine’s Priory, St Augustine Street, Galway T: 091 562524 E: [email protected] W: www.augustinians.ie/galway Dominicans (OP) Rev. Donal Sweeney, PP, St Mary’s Priory, Claddagh, Galway T: 091 582884 E: [email protected] Franciscans (OFM) Rev. David Collins, Guardian, The Abbey, St Francis Street, Galway T: 091 562518 E: [email protected] W: www.franciscans.ie/galway Jesuits (SJ) Rev. Martin Curry, 27 Raleigh Row, Galway T: 091 523707 E: [email protected] W: www.jesuit.ie Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) Rev. Charles Sweeney, Rosary Lane, Taylor’s Hill, Galway T: 091 520960 E: [email protected] W: www.croinua.com Society of African Missions (SMA) Rev. Seamus Nohilly, SMA House, Claregalway, Co. Galway T: 091 798880 E: [email protected] W: www.sma.ie

BROTHERS Brothers of Charity Brother John O’Shea, Kilcornan House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway T: 091 796389 E: [email protected] W: www.bocstjosephsregion.org Christian Brothers Ennistymon, Co. Clare T: 065 7071130 E: [email protected] Patrician Brothers Kingston House, Kingston, Galway T: 091 523267 E: [email protected]

RELIGIOUS FRATERNITY Fraternity of Mary Immaculate Queen “Síol Dóchais”, Ballard, Bearna, Co. Galway T: 091 592196 E: [email protected]

PERSONAL PRELATURE Prelature of the Holy Cross & Opus Dei Chaplain: Rev. Charles Connolly, Gort Árd University Residence, Rockbarton North, Salthill, Galway T: 091 523846 E: [email protected] W: www.gortard.com

— 84 — SISTERS

Brigidine Sisters 27 Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Barna, Co. Galway T: 091 592234 E: [email protected]

Daughters of Charity — www.filles-de-la-charite.org 65 Shantalla Road, Galway T: 091 584410 E: [email protected]

Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy — www.dmmmsisters.org Apt 10, Bridgewater Court, Fairhill Lower, Claddagh, Galway E: [email protected]

Dominican Sisters — www.dominicansisters.com Dominican Convent, Taylor’s Hill, Galway T: 091 522124 E: [email protected]

Little Sisters of the Assumption — www.pernetlayassociates.com • Sr Imelda O’Sullivan, 92 Currach Buí, Rahoon Park, Galway T: 091 583865 E: [email protected] • Sr Margareta McFadden, 50 St Finbarr’s Terrace, Bohermore, Galway T: 091 568870 E: [email protected]

Mercy Sisters — www.sistersofmercy.ie • Aisling Court, Ballyloughaun Road, Renmore, Galway No.13: Sr Evelyn Horan T: 091 779888 E: [email protected] No.14: Sr Bríd Scully T: 091 779677 E: [email protected] No.15: Sr Enda O’Donnell T: 091 767520 E: [email protected] No.16: Sr Breda Fadden T: 087 9600549 E: [email protected] • Cnoc Mhuire, Ballyloughane Road, Renmore, Galway • 3 Greenview Heights, Inishannagh Park, Newcastle, Galway Sr Noël Duggan T: 091 526126 • McAuley House, 7A Francis Street, Galway No.1: Sr Angela Hillary T: 091 566369 No.2: Sr Patricia Dooley T: 091 449451 E: [email protected] No.3: Sr Colette Allen T: 091 566469 • 17 Newtownsmith, Galway No.2: Sr Margaret King T: 091 563698 • 146 Seacrest, Knocknacarra, Galway T: 091 590841 • 147 Seacrest, Knocknacarra, Galway T: 091 591598 • St Anne’s Gate Lodge, Taylor’s Hill, Galway T: 091 527710 • St Vincent’s Convent, Newtownsmith, Galway T: 091 539750 E: [email protected]

— 85 — • Stella Maria, Rosary Lane, Taylor’s Hill, Galway T: 091 863176 E: [email protected] • Teaghlach Mhuire, Ballyloughane Road, Renmore, Galway T: 091 759136 E: [email protected] • Gort, Co. Galway T: 091 631069 E: [email protected]

Poor Clares — www.poorclares.ie St Clare’s Monastery, Nuns’ Island, Galway

Presentation Sisters — www.pbvm.org • 160 Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway T: 091 581715 E: [email protected] • 100 & 103 Duirling, Roscam, Galway T: 091 760733 • Presentation Convent, Presentation Road, Galway T: 091 561067 E: [email protected] • Presentation Sisters, Shantalla Road, Galway T: 091 522598 E: [email protected]

Sisters of Jesus & Mary — www.rjmgeneral.org • 38 Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway T: 091 524277 E: [email protected]

Sisters of La Retraite — www.laretraite.ws The Hermitage, 2 Distillery Road, Newcastle, Galway T: 091 524548 E: [email protected]

— 86 — — 87 — PARISH DATA PROTECTION ACTIONS CHECKLIST

• Ensure that your parish is compliant with its obligations in the Republic of Ireland under the Data Parish Data Protection Actions Checklist Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.

Actions Done?

1 Parish Office must be locked when unoccupied.

2 Where possible, limit public access to parish office.

Ensure parish computers and files are password protected. Reset passwords regularly, especially after change in personnel. 3 Ensure computer is locked when office is left unattended (note: Windows key + L is a shortcut to locking the computer.)

4 Vetting documents must be kept in a locked filing cabinet / safe / cupboard.

5 Safeguarding documents must be kept in a locked filing cabinet / safe / cupboard.

6 Marriage papers must be kept in a locked filing cabinet / safe / cupboard.

7 Use a shredder (preferably cross-cut) to dispose of unnecessary paperwork.

8 Employees to sign confidentiality agreement (draft will be provided if required).

9 Pastoral council to sign confidentiality agreement.

10 Finance council to sign confidentiality agreement.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT: volunteers working on behalf of the parish must sign a confidentiality agreement if they have access to confidential information. Confidential or sensitive information includes information concerning: 11 • racial or ethnic origin; • political opinions; • religious or philosophical beliefs; • genetic data; • biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person; • genetic data; • data concerning health or a natural person’s sex life and/or sexual orientation; • trade union membership.

Signed Service Level Agreement should be in place with all third party data 12 processors (e.g. solicitors, accountants, CCTV providers, printers, email providers, cloud computing storage providers).

Parish website should display an updated privacy policy statement. 13 For an example, see www.galwaydiocese.ie/about/privacy

14 CCTV signage must be displayed (where relevant).

All letters, forms or other documents which have fulfilled their original purpose 15 must be shredded after one year. (For example, baptismal booking forms.)

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Meeting minutes should be reviewed. 16 Meeting minutes should record resolutions only, not discussions.

All letters and correspondence should be reviewed regularly; material no longer 17 relevant should be shredded or archived in a separate location.

All physical files and folders should be reviewed regularly; material no longer 18 relevant should be shredded or archived in a separate location.

All emails should be reviewed regularly; material no longer relevant should be deleted or archived in a separate location. 19 Personnel who are unsure how to archive email can request assistance from the diocesan office.

All computers files and folders should be reviewed; material no longer relevant 20 should be deleted or archived electronically in a separate location.

Ensure accounting files and folders are only retained for as long as necessary; 21 bearing in mind Revenue Commissioners requirements for document retention.

Ensure all diaries and work documents are kept secure when not in use. Beware particularly the dangers of leaving documents or electronic storage media 22 in cars or on public transport. Ensure all filing cabinets are lockable and that keys are *not* readily accessible.

Parish archives: material suitable for archiving should be kept in a secure, locked 23 location separate from the parish office.

CONSENT FORMS: all parish volunteers who provide personal information for the purpose of their parish activity must sign a consent form (draft will be provided if required). 24 This protects the volunteer’s right to data protection when their details are held on computer, held on paper or other manual form as part of a filing system, or comprised of photographs or video recordings of their image or recordings of their voice.

Defining your workspace: working at home can blur the boundaries between public 25 and private. A specific private space should be defined and maintained for working at home, so that all the necessary office protocols can be implemented.

— 89 — DATES TO NOTE IN 2021

Christian Unity Week: ‘Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” 18–25 January Catholic Schools Week: ‘Living in Harmony with God’s Creation’ 24–31 January World Day for Consecrated Life 2 February Anniversary of Bishop Brendan Kelly’s installation (2018) 11 February Anniversary of Bishop Michael Browne’s death (1980) 22 February Temperance Sunday (Sunday before Ash Wednesday) 14 February Ash Wednesday 17 February Anniversary of Bishop Eamonn Casey’s death (2017) 13 March Palm Sunday (afternoon of Eucharistic Devotion) 28 March Spy Wednesday 31 March Holy Thursday 1 April Good Friday 2 April Easter Sunday 4 April Vocations Sunday 25 April Diocesan Retreat in Knock Shrine 10–13 May* Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock 16 May* Corpus Christi (afternoon of Eucharistic Devotion) 3 June Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 30 June–5 July* Anniversary of Bishop Martin Drennan’s installation (2005) 3 July Cemetery Sunday: New Cemetery, Bohermore (3rd Sunday of August) 15 August – Mass 11:00am Cemetery Sunday, Rahoon: (2nd Sunday of September) 12 September – Mass 11:00am Day for Life 1 October Mission Sunday 24 October Solemnity of Christ the King (Eucharistic Devotion) 21 November Anniversary of Bishop McLoughlin’s death (2005) 24 November Feast of St Colman (Kilmacduagh) 29 October Advent (First Sunday) 28 November Feast of St Nicholas 6 December Feast of St Fachanan (Kilfenora) 20 December

Owing to Covid-19 restrictions, there is no Solemn Novena in Galway Cathedral this year.

*The Diocesan Retreat will take place online. *The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place online. *The Diocesan Pilgrimate to Lourdes will take place online.

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Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora [email protected] T: 091 563566