Location: Seomra Cruinnithe / St Patrick's Church, Forster Street.
All talks start at 8pm, and last approx 45 minutes, with tea/coffee and questions afterwards.
Talks are free, with a collection to cover speakers' expenses.
Speakers:
An in-person gathering Retreat designed to help interested men to explore the path to the diocesan priesthood.
This is a relaxed space where you can reflect, ask questions, and connect with others on the same journey.
Come as you are and take time to listen to where your heart might be leading you!.
For more information email the Vocations Office, @ carol.king@vocations.ie or your local Vocations Director.
Enquires phone Patricia on 089 946 6193 or Fiona on fionatjennings@yahoo.com.
One Day Silent Retreat in Knock Prayer Centre
Saturday, March 28th 2026 10am - 5pm
A serene space for quiet prayer, reflection, and spiritual direction. Participants will be guided through moments of scripture-based prayer, group sharing, and personal spiritual guidance.
Price: €70 including refreshments and lunch
More details on their website.
Published in the Craughwell parish newsletter, 15 Feb 2026
Would you be interested in serving in the Ministry of Catechist or the Permanent Diaconate in the Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora?
As part of a dynamic and creative team, in union with priests, deacons, parish pastoral councils and others, catechists assist with the delivery of various faith development programmes and opportunities at both parish level and beyond.
Permanent Deacons are ordained to a life of service in charity to the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised. They also provide a ministry of the Word in preaching in Church and officiating at certain liturgies, and Ministry of the Altar, in assisting the celebrant at Mass and preparing people for and officiating at Baptisms and Weddings.
Both the Ministry of Catechist and the Permanent Diaconate involve a sizeable period of discernment and formation.
For a conversation and further information please contact Fr Hugh Clifford, Tel. 091 637154, Email catechistsdeacons@clonfertgalway.ie before 4th March 2026.
Healing Mass with Bishop Michael Duignan, for the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Oranmore Church, 7pm on 19 February 2026.
Includes Mass, Sacrament of the Sick and a Water Gesture
Refreshments after, all welcome – especially those associated with the diocesian pilgrimages to Lourdes.
Joint Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora Lourdes pilgrimage.
June 29th to 4th July 2026.
Organsied by Joe Walsh Tours: More info
23-25 February 2026, 7 - 9:30pm each night
Church of the Assuption, Athenry
