Cathedral News

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.

St John’s gospel is remarkable in many ways but especially for highlighting Jesus’s dialogue with women, sometimes exploring deep theological concepts. The longest is with the woman at the well.

Jesus took the three disciples up a high mountain. Mountains were  seen as places where one could come nearer to God.

The picture opposite shows the kind of desert where Jesus spent forty days. It is a stark, barren region showing little sign of life. Forty is a biblical number meaning a long period of time.

Fourth-century St Julian the Hospitaller is remembered on 12 February.

Applications are invited for the Ministry of Catechist and the Permanent Diaconate.