Cathedral News
The Nativity of the Lord
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Today we light the white candle, which is the Christ candle, for it is Christmas day.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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We are now very near to Christmas and the fourth candle is lit, which is the angel candle.
Christmas 2022
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Arrangements in the Cathedral for Christmas and the new year, including masses and confessions.
Third Sunday of Advent
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The prophet Isaiah lived in the eighth century BC, in the kingdom of Judah. He was writing before the Jews were exiled to Babylon.
Live Crib 2022
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The annual Live Crib will take place in the grounds of Galway Cathedral on Thursday 15 December 2022, from 11:30am to 4:00pm, with people playing the parts of Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus and the s
Second Sunday of Advent
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The picture of the young child in close proximity to a cobra is part of the imagery that the prophet Isaiah depicts in today’s reading.
Christmas Carol Service 2022
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The annual Cathedral Carol Service takes place on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 7:30pm.
First Sunday of Advent
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Today we light the first candle on the Advent wreath, which symbolises hope. In the last weeks of November we have been reflecting on the end of time, as the Church’s year comes to a close.
Death of Bishop Emeritus Martin Drennan
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26 November 2022: It is with sadness that we announce the death this morning of Most Rev. Dr Martin Drennan, Bishop and Apostolic Administrator Emeritus.