Galway Diocesan Pastoral Centre
The Diocesan Pastoral Centre represents the pooled resources of all the parishes in our diocese for the purposes of bringing out the full potential of every person and every parish community.
The Diocesan Pastoral Centre provides programmes and support services that nurture the pastoral well-being of our parishes so that our communities may more fully experience and live the Gospel of Christ.
Ministeries available
- Parenting Skills Course
- Sacramental Preparation Support
- Bereavement Counselling (By appointment)
- “Rainbows” Children’s Grief and Loss Programme
- Primary School Catechetical Support
- Secondary School Retreats
- Diocesan Youth Ministry Initiatives
- Pastoral Council Training
- Parish Ministry Formation Courses
- Child Protection Office
- Diocesan Secretary for Primary School Management.
- Initiatives in Adult Faith Development
- Room rental for parish/voluntary groups
Other services offered in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre:
- “Beginning Experience” support programme for adults recently widowed/ separated/divorced - http://www.beginningexperience.org
- Alcoholic’s Anonymous - Monday 8pm -Check out http://www.galwayaa.com
- Al-Anon - Tuesday 1pm, Wednesday 1pm, Saturday 11:30am – Check out http://www.al-alon-ireland. org
For more information:
Phone: Eilish on 091-565066
Email: pastoraladministrator@eircom.net
Address: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Arus De Brun, Newtownsmith, Galway
Michael Canon Mulkerrins, PE.