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.
See also: Confession during Holy Week and music listings
Palm Sunday
Sunday 24 March 2024
Mass on Saturday at 6:00pm, and on Sunday at 9:00am (Gaeilge), 10:30am (Cathedral Choir), 12:30pm and 6:00pm. Palm will be blessed at all masses.
Holy Thursday
Thursday 28 March 2024
Chrism Mass at 11:00am, celebrated by Bishop Michael Duignan and all the priests of the diocese.
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 8:00pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be carried in procession to the Altar of Repose afterwards, and the Cathedral will remain open for adoration until Night Prayer at 10:30pm.
Good Friday
Friday 29 March 2024
Morning prayer in the Franciscan Abbey at 10:00am.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross in the Franciscan Abbey at 12:00 noon.
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion at 3:00pm.
Stations of the Cross at 8:00pm.
Holy Saturday
Saturday 30 March 2024
Morning prayer in the Franciscan Abbey at 10:00am.
Easter Vigil at 9:00pm.
Easter Sunday
Sunday 31 March 2024
Mass at 9:00am (Gaeilge), 10:30am (Cathedral Choir) and 12:30pm; no evening mass.