Cathedral News
Rosary for the month of October
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The rosary will be prayed in procession each Sunday evening in October at 8:00pm.
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The apostles were specially chosen by Jesus and it seems they were beginning to think of themselves as an exclusive group. They scolded a man who cast out devils in their Master’s name.
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Jesus has been beginning to reveal to his disciples what lay ahead of him in Jerusalem. It is a terrifying prospect; the Romans had no mercy on those who were seen as a threat to their authority.
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Jesus had been teaching in Galilee, where he got a reasonably friendly reception. Now he was moving northwards.
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.