Would you be interested in serving in the Ministry of Catechist or the Permanent Diaconate in the Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora?
As part of a dynamic and creative team, in union with priests, deacons, parish pastoral councils and others, catechists assist with the delivery of various faith development programmes and opportunities at both parish level and beyond.
Permanent Deacons are ordained to a life of service in charity to the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised. They also provide a Ministry of the Word in preaching in church and officiating at certain liturgies, and Ministry of the Altar, in assisting the celebrant at mass and preparing people for and officiating at baptisms and weddings.
Both the Ministry of Catechist and the Permanent Diaconate involve a sizeable period of discernment and formation. For further information please contact Fr Hugh Clifford (091–637154 or catechistsdeacons@clonfertgalway.ie) before 4 March 2026.