Cathedral News
First Sunday of Advent
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The word "Advent" means coming to, or arrival. We are now beginning our journey towards Christmas, and the gospel today invites us to reflect on the Second Coming of Christ.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The Book of Daniel is one of the most interesting in the Old Testament. Part of it consists of stories with underlying messages and part is apocalyptic writing.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King
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At the end of the Church’s year we reflect on what the kingship of Jesus Christ really means and how his dominion will be finally established at the end of time.
Saint of the Month: St Catherine of Alexandria
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Third-century St Catherine of Alexandria may not have existed in reality, but is nonetheless revered, particularly in the Eastern Church. She is remembered on 25 November.
Message to the People of the Diocese of Galway & Clonfert
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A message from the two bishops concerning the bringing together of the two diocese "in persona episcopi".
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Widows were very vulnerable in the society of Jesus’ day. There were no social services to care for them.
Cathedral Choir Resumes
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We are delighted to announce that the Cathedral Choir is returning to sing once more at the 10:30am mass from Sunday 7 November.
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
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When people asked Jesus questions, it was often with a view to trapping him into saying something that would be incriminating. The scribe who came in today’s gospel was different.
Plenary Indulgences in November
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By long tradition, plenary indulgences for the souls of the departed may be gained in November.