Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education

 Vacancy – Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education

The Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. As a member of the Diocesan Pastoral Team, the successful candidate will support religious education in primary schools and assist parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. The successful applicant will hold a degree in Education or Theology, have excellent communication and computer skills, proven experience of the Grow in Love programme, and a full driving licence with access to a car. Fluency in Irish would be an advantage. A commitment to the ethos and mission of the Catholic Church is essential. www.clonfertgalway.ie/jobs for further information.

 

 

The Diocese of Clonfert invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. The role involves supporting religious education in primary schools and assisting parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. Further details are available at clonfertgalway.ie/jobs. Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 10 July 2026.

 

National Pilgrimage for Life : Knock Shrine Saturday 20th June 2026

 

 

National Pilgrimage for Life

The National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 20^th June in Knock Shrine.  

Mass will be celebrated at 3.00pm in the Basilica, during which the Anointing of the Sick will take place. Main celebrant and homilist will be Bishop Niall Coll.  

We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.

 

Day for Life 2026

 Day for Life 2026 

On this year’s Day for Life, Sunday 21^st June,  we reflect on the wonder of human life from the moment of conception. We remember how the LORD Jesus Christ Himself sanctified and experienced the beginning of life in the world as an unborn child, hidden in the womb of Mary. Mary knew that she was carrying the Son of God – God and man – as soon as He was conceived.  John the Baptist leapt in his mother Elizabeth’s womb when Mary greeted her. Our Lady treasured Our Lord in her heart and womb until His birth. To read the full bishops’ message visit www.councilforlife.ie

 

 

Mass intentions for the week ahead 7th June 2026.

Saturday, 6th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Joe Kelly (Months Mind Mass).       2.  John Coen (Months Mind Mass).   

3.  Derek Lee.

Sunday, 7th June   Corpus Christi  (Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes)

10.00 am         

11.30 am   1.   Frank Moloney and deceased members of Moloney/Hession families.

                   2.  Ann Killeen. 

Monday, 8th June 

10am        

Tuesday, 9th June   

10am     Sick    

 Wednesday, 10th June       10 am    

Friday, 12th June   

10am       1. Special Intention.  2.   Special Intentions (Wedding Anv).           

Saturday, 13th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Paddy Staunton (1st Anv).       2.  Margaret, Peter and Timmy Joyce.   

3.  Martin O'Halloran and baby Malcolm.    4.   Catherine & John Deeney.

Sunday, 14th June   Corpus Christi  (Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes)

10.00 am         

11.30 am   1.   Bridie McNamara (Months Mind Mass).

                   2.  Bridie Heaney..

Mass intentions for the week ahead 31st May 2026

 Saturday, 30th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Peg and John McMahon.                    2.  Marian O'Flaherty.   

3.  Rosaleen O'Carroll.                            4.  Sarah Dinnen

5.  Josephine Delaney.                             6.  Special Intention.

Sunday, 31st May   

10.00 am         Bridie Forde   

11.30 am         Special Intention

Monday, 1st June 

10am        Special Mass Intention.  

Tuesday, 2nd June   

10am     1.  Sick    

 2.  Mary, Jimmy and James Manogue.     3.  Megan Maughan McDonagh

Wednesday, 3rd June       10 am    1.   Willow Grace Morrissey.

                                                          2.    Special Intention.

Friday, 5th June   

10am       Special Intention for all those doing exams.           

Saturday, 6th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Joe Kelly (Months Mind Mass).       2.  John Coen (Months Mind Mass).   

3.  Derek Lee.

Sunday, 7th June   Corpus Christi  (Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes)

10.00 am         

11.30 am   1.   Frank Moloney and deceased members of Moloney/Hession families.

                   2.  Ann Killeen.

Corpus Christi Procession 2026

 Corpus Christi Procession 2026

The annual Diocesan Corpus Christi Procession will take place on Sunday 7th June 2026, beginning with 3:00pm

Mass in the Franciscan Abbey, Galway. 

The procession will continue after Mass to the Poor Clare Monastery for Benediction. 

Presider: Bishop Michael Duignan All are welcome.

 

Spanish Camino : July 11th to 20th July

 9 day Spanish Camino July 11th-20th, is a fantastic opportunity to join Bishop Duignan and young adults to walk the historical route across Northern Spain. Enjoy adventure and meet new people. 

Bargain price: €699, with part sponsorship possible. 

Places limited email youthpilgrimage@clonfertgalway.ie

 

Mass intentions for the week ahead 24th May 2026.

Saturday, 23rd May

11.00 am :   1st Communion Scoil Bhride, Shantalla, Galway.

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Eddie Duggan.   2.   Joseph Geoghegan.  

3.  Michael and Mary Francis and baby Michael.

4.  Rita and Colman Geary.

5.  Mark Wynne

6.  Mary and Andy Keady and their son Andrew.

Sunday, 24th May   Pentecost Sunday.

10.00 am          

11.30 am      1. Michael and Bridget Molloy and Bridie O'Donohue.

2.  Tony O'Connell (birthday remb).           3.    Eddie Lee

4.  Helena and Frank Duffy and deceased members of Codyre/Duffy families.

5.  Ann Mongan and deceased members of Mongan/Ward families.

Baptism:  Bernard Francis Ward

7.30 pm   Brazilian Mass (Crism)

Monday, 25th May 

10am        Thanksgiving Mass Intention.  

Tuesday, 26th May   

10am     1.  Sick    

 2.  Ollie Moloney (1st Anv) and Madeline and Joe Moloney.

Wednesday, 27th May       10 am   

Thursday 28th May

11.00 am  Confirmation Class:  Scoil Bhride, Shantalla.

Friday, 29th May   

10am      1.   John, Jack and Anna Nestor and Fr. Billy Pilkington.    

               2.   Special Intention.           

Saturday, 30th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Peg and John McMahon.                    2.  Marian o'Flaherty.   

3.  Rosaleen O'Carroll.                            4.  Sarah Dinnen

5.  Josephine Delaney.

Sunday, 31st May   

10.00 am         Bridie Forde   

11.30 am     

Mass intentions for the week ahead 17th May 2026

Saturday, 16th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Gerry O'Flaherty (1st Anv) and his wife Chris O'Flaherty.

2.  Rita O'Connor.

Sunday, 17th May   The Ascension of the Lord

10.00 am          

11.30 am          1. Patricia Donnellan.

                         2.  Annie, Ron and Toby Jones.

Monday, 18th May 

10am        Special Intention.  

Tuesday, 19th May   

10am     1.  Sick     2.  Special Intention.    3.   Thanksgiving Mass Intention.

Wednesday, 20th May

10 am   1. John Folan and Una Corcoran and decd. members of Devaney family.

              2.  Special Intention.

Friday, 22nd May   

10am      1.   Nora and Charlie Ward and decd. members of Ward/Barrett families.               

Saturday, 23rd May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.    Eddie Duggan.    2.  Joseph Geoghegan.   

 3.   Michael and Mary Francis and baby Michael.

4.   Rita and Colman Geary.    5.   Mark Wynne.     

6.   Mary and Andy Keady and their son Andrew.

Sunday, 24th May   Pentecost Sunday.

10.00 am          

11.30 am      1. Michael and Bridget Molloy and Bridie O'Donohue.

2.  Tony O'Connell (birthday remb).           3.    Eddie Lee

4.  Helena and Frank Duffy and deceased members of Codyre/Duffy families.

5.  Ann Mongan and decd. members of Mongan/Ward families.

Baptism:  Bernard Francis Ward

7.30 pm   Brazilian Mass (Crism)

Knock Youth Leadership Programme

 The Knock Youth Leadership Programme (Knock Shrine) is for adults interested in setting up or developing youth ministry initiatives in their parish. Participants will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to journey with young people, supporting them as they explore their faith in a safe and welcoming environment. Starting in September 2026 (application deadline May 22nd).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 For more information, please contact: youthministry@knockshrine.ie

Mass intentions for the week ahead 10th May 2026

 Saturday, 9th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Grainne Murphy.    2.  Stephen Corcoran.     3.  Shirley Fannon.

4.  Michael John Burke, his parents John and Julia and his  brother Oliver Burke.

Sunday, 10th May

10.00 am           Helen Fallon

11.30 am          Paul and Gary Daly and deceased members of Daly family.

Monday, 11th May 

10am    Michael and Patricia Conneely, baby James and deceased members of

             Conneely/O'Meara families.          2.   Special Intention.

Tuesday, 12th May   

10am     1.  Sick     2.  Special Intention.

Wednesday, 13th May

10 am   1.  Martin Joe 'Connor and Nora Cunnane (birthday remembrances)

              2.  Special Intention.

Friday, 15th May   

10am      1.   John and Ellen Delargy and deceased members of their families.

                2.  Special Intention.

Saturday, 16th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Gerry O'Flaherty (1st Anv) and his wife Chris O'Flaherty.

Sunday, 17th May   The Ascension of the Lord

10.00 am          

11.30 am          1. Patricia Donnellan.

                         2.  Annie, Ron and Toby Jones.

Triduum in Honour of Our Lady of Galway : St Marys Church, Claddagh, Galway.

 Triduum in Honour of Our Lady of Galway in St Mary's Dominican Church, Claddagh, from Friday, 22nd May to Sunday 24th May, 2026.   

Preacher:  Fr. Colmba Mary Toman O.P.

Evening Mass at 7.30 pm

(Anointing of the Sick during the Evening Mass on Friday)

Sunday 24th May:   Concluding Mass of the Triduum at 12.00 pm 

Mass intentions for the week ahead 3rd May 2026

Saturday, 2nd May

2.30 pm  Baptism:  Kathleen Delilah Maughan

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Sandra, Kathleen and Derek O'Neill.

2.  Desmond Donovan and decd. members of Donovan and Burke families.

Sunday, 3rd May

10.00 am         Agnes Logue and deceased members of Reilly/Logue families.

11.30 am     1.   Eileen Joyce (1st Anv).

2.  Brian Donovan (1st Anv) and his wife Bernadette Donovan. 

Monday, 4th May 

10am    1. Holy Souls.          2.   Special Intention.

Tuesday, 5th May   

10am     Sick     

Wednesday, 6th May

10 am   

Friday, 8th May   

10am      Margaret Garvey

Saturday, 9th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Grainne Murphy.    2.  Stephen Corcoran.

3.  Michael John Burke, his parents John and Julia and his  brother Oliver Burke.

Sunday, 10th May

10.00 am           Helen Fallon

11.30 am          Paul and Gary Daly and deceased members of Daly family.