Parish of Donaghmore BAPTISMS
Published on December 4, 2025
PLEASE REFER TO THE PARISH NEWSLETTER/BULLETIN FOR DATES FOR BAPTISMS IN DONAGHMORE & GALBALLY.
Notices
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS & MASSES 2025
Published on November 24, 2025
CONFESSIONS :
GALBALLY SATURDAY 20th DEC 10am-12pm
DONAGHMORE SATURDAY 20th DEC 10am – 1pm
ALSO 14th & 21st DEC after all weekend Masses
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES:
NO MORNING MASSES
GALBALLY @ 6pm
DONAGHMORE @ 8pm
CHRISTMAS DAY:
DONAGHMORE 8am
DONAGHMORE 11am
GALBALLY 10am
ST STEPHEN’S DAY :
NO MORNING MASS ( D’MORE)
CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUETS
Published on November 6, 2025
Parish Christmas Mass Bouquets are now available from the Church Sacristies. All donations go towards the Sick and Retired Priests Fund in the diocese, and all Christmas masses will be offered for the intentions requested.
Remembrance Masses – 2025
Published on October 18, 2025
Masses will be celebrated in both churches for all deceased parishioners and those buried in our parish over the past year, since 1st November 2024.
All bereaved families are invited to attend and all parishioners are welcome to join.
St Patrick’s Donaghmore – Wed 5th November @ 7.30pm
St John’s Galbally …
Confirmation & Holy Communion Dates 2026
Published on October 4, 2025
Confirmation for all primary schools in the parish:
Friday March 6th @ 5pm in St John’s Galbally.
Holy Communion:
Sat 25th April @ 11am in St Patrick’s Donaghmore:
Blessed Patrick O’Loughran PS Castlecaulfield & St
Mary’s PS Carland.
Sat 9th May @ 11am in St John’s…
Altar Society
Published on August 31, 2025
It is always nice to see our altars adorned with beautiful flowers, not only on the special occasions, but right throughout the year.
It is my hope to have two altar societies to provide suitable flower arrangements in Galbally and Donaghmore churches on a regular basis, and for the great church events of Christmas, Easter,…
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
Published on August 31, 2025
If you, or someone is interested in becoming Catholic, or wishes to learn more about the faith, you are invited to attend a series of talks that covers the Order of Initiation for Adults (OCIA) and includes preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of the Church.
A new series of talks is due to…
The Saint John Paul II Award Scheme
Published on August 31, 2025
For those young people on the parish who are considering doing the Saint John Paul II awards, we would be interested in hearing from you as we have several ministreries which you can avail off including Ministry of the Word, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, assisting with the collection plate, cleaning the church, leading prayers…
Blessing of the Graves 2025
Published on May 1, 2025
The Blessing of the Graves will take place on Sunday 8th June in Galbally and Donaghmore at the regular Sunday Mass Times.
Holy Week Schedule 2025
Published on April 11, 2025
Holy Thursday – 17 April
7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Donaghmore
7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Galbally
9:00pm – Night Prayer of the Church – Donaghmore
Good Friday – 18 April
3:00pm – Passion of the Lord – Donaghmore
6:00pm – Stations of the Cross…