Cathedral News

Feast day: 3 April

We should be very grateful to St Thomas, as John shows us in his gospel how the disciple demanded physical proof that Jesus had risen from the dead. He was invited by the Lord to touch his wounds.

With all the accounts in the news of the callous disregard for human life that is happening in today’s world, the  story of Resurrection of Jesus brings great comfort.

Details of arrangements for the week following Easter.

Solomon, son of King David, had been recognised as King when he rode on his father’s mule amidst the acclamations of the people (1 Kings 1:38).

In the story of the raising of Lazarus, two women disciples take centre stage, namely Martha and Mary.

The 15th century abbess St Catherine of Bologna is remembered on 9 March.

St John was a gifted storyteller, who allowed his characters to develop at their own pace. By doing this he highlighted the way many of them came to believe in Jesus.

The week between Passion Sunday and Easter Sunday is the most sacred of the church year, and will be celebrated in solemn fashion in Galway Cathedral.

Mass in the Cathedral on St Patrick's Day (Tuesday 17 March 2026) is on Monday at 6:00pm, and on Tuesday at 10:00am and 6:00pm.