Cathedral News
Welome Fr John Gerard!
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We are delighted to welcome Fr John Gerard Acton, who has taken up his appointment as curate at Galway Cathedral.
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Isaiah spoke about what happens when God is present to people. Life is restored in that the desert is watered and people are healed of their disabilities.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Jesus directed some of his harshest criticism towards the pharisees and scribes. They were supposed to give leadership to the Jewish people, since they were experts in the Law.
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Today’s theme is commitment. Joshua asked the Israelites to make a choice between the God who brought them out of Egypt or the gods of their neighbours.
The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven
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The Orthodox and Eastern Catholic tradition teaches that when Mary’s life came to an end she fell asleep.
Saint of the Month: St John Vianney
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St John Vianney, Curé of Ars and patron of parish priests, is remembered on 4 August.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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John developed his theology of the Eucharist, starting with his account of the feeding of the five thousand.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The people of Israel must have had very short memories if they looked back to their captivity in Egypt with nostalgia.
Ordination of John Gerard Acton
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Rev. John Gerard Acton will be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday 1 August at 3:00pm. The ceremony may be watched via live stream.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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A boy is at the centre of the drama in today’s gospel. He offers his small portion of food to Andrew. Barley loaves were the food of the poor and the fish were probably small, like sardines.