Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore

Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore We are Catholics of the Roman / Latin Rite.

Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church is the military church of the 1 Infantry Battalion (An Chéad Chathlán Coisithe) of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann), based at Renmore in Galway City.

Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsTuesday, 15 September 2026On the day following the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross e...
15/09/2026

Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
Tuesday, 15 September 2026

On the day following the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross each year we honour the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows.

Mary wept for her son on the day of His trial and crucifixion, she stood by His cross as He died, she held him in her lap as He was taken from the cross for burial.

Standing for us at the foot of the cross, Mary, given to us as a mother, is a model of patience, trust, perseverance in faith, hope and love. Mary shows us the meaning of true love which gives itself completely, pours itself out for others and then is given back abundantly.

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Stabat Mater

At the cross her station keeping
stood the mournful Mother weeping,
close to Jesus to the last;

through her heart, his sorrow sharing,
all his bitter anguish bearing,
now at length the sword had passed.

Oh, how sad and sore distressed
was that Mother highly blessed
of the sole begotten One!

Christ above in torment hangs;
she beneath beholds the pangs
of her dying glorious Son.

Is there one who would not weep,
whelmed in miseries so deep,
Christ’s dear Mother to behold?

Can the human heart refrain
from partaking in her pain,
in that Mother’s pain untold?

Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled,
she beheld her tender child
all with bloody scourges rent;

for the sins of his own nation
saw him hang in desolation,
till his spirit forth he sent.

O you Mother, fount of love!
Touch my spirit from above,
make my heart with yours accord:

make me feel as you have felt;
make my soul to glow and melt
with the love of Christ our Lord.

Holy Mother, pierce me through;
in my heart each wound renew
of my Saviour crucified.

Let me share with you his pain
who for all our sins was slain,
who for me in torments died.

Let me mingle tears with you,
mourning him who mourned for me
all the days that I may live:

by the cross with you to stay,
there with you to weep and pray,
is all I ask of you to give.

Virgin of all virgins best,
listen to my fond request:
let me share your grief divine;

let me to my latest breath,
in my body bear the death
of that dying Son of yours.

Wounded with his every wound,
steep my soul till it has swooned
in his very blood away;

be to me, O Virgin, nigh,
lest in flames I burn and die
in his awful judgement day.

Christ, when you shall call me hence,
be your Mother my defence,
be your cross my victory.

While my body here decays,
may my soul your goodness praise,
safe in paradise with you.

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Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!

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The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossMonday, 14 September 2026Today we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of ...
14/09/2026

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Monday, 14 September 2026

Today we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a celebration dating back to 355 A.D.

Standing under the protective shadow of the Cross we pray:

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We adore you, O Christ,
and we bless you;
because by your holy cross
you have redeemed the world.

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Gospel: John 3:13-17

Jesus said to Nicodemus:

‘No one has gone up to heaven
except the one who came down from heaven,
the Son of Man who is in heaven;
and the Son of Man must be lifted up
as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,
so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.
Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost
but may have eternal life.
For God sent his Son into the world
not to condemn the world,
but so that through him the world might be saved.’

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It was a pleasure to welcome our new recruits back to Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore, for their second Sunday ...
13/09/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome our new recruits back to Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore, for their second Sunday with us, and looking very smart in their new DPM uniforms.

Today’s Gospel reminds us: “Forgive, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” As you begin your journey of military service, may you discover that true strength is found not only in physical courage and discipline, but also in teamwork, humility, patience and the courage to forgive.

We continue to keep each member of the 182nd Recruit Platoon in our prayers as you undertake your training. May God bless you, strengthen you and guide you in the months ahead.

“Whether we live or whether we die, we belong to the Lord.”

Our Holy Mass schedule for the coming week...
13/09/2026

Our Holy Mass schedule for the coming week...

9-11, 25 years on...🙏🏻God of compassion, we remember the sorrow of this day in 2001.We hold in prayer the innocent lives...
11/09/2026

9-11, 25 years on...

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God of compassion,
we remember the sorrow of this day in 2001.
We hold in prayer the innocent lives lost.
We honour the courage of first responders.
We lift up families who still grieve.

Lord Jesus,
you embraced the Cross of human suffering.
You know our fear, our pain, our loss.
Let your mercy bring healing and hope.
Let your love overcome hatred and division.

Holy Spirit, breathe peace into our world.
Strengthen us to walk the way of compassion.
Make us witnesses of the Cross of Christ.
May love be the last word, now and forever.

Amen.

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World Su***de Prevention DayThursday, 10 September 2026Today we remember that every life matters, every person has worth...
10/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day
Thursday, 10 September 2026

Today we remember that every life matters, every person has worth, and no one should have to face their darkest moments alone.

We pray for all who are struggling with thoughts of su***de, for those who have lost a loved one, and for the families, friends, comrades and communities carrying the pain of loss.

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Lord of life,
be close to all who are overwhelmed by despair.
Give them courage to reach out,
place compassionate people along their path,
and help us to be people who listen without judgement,
offer hope without conditions,
and never allow anyone to feel forgotten or alone.

Comfort all who grieve a death by su***de,
and hold their loved ones in your merciful embrace.
May your light shine in every darkness and bring hope to every soul. Amen.

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If you are struggling today or any day, please reach out to someone you trust, to your Unit Chaplain or the PSS, to the Inspire phone counselling service at 1800817433, or go to your local Emergency Department.

You do not have to face it alone.

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Chaplaincy Service of The Irish Defence Forces

Birthday of the Blessed Virgin MaryMonday, 08 September 2025Lá Breithe na Maighdine Beannaithe Muire.Breithlá shona duit...
08/09/2026

Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, 08 September 2025

Lá Breithe na Maighdine Beannaithe Muire.
Breithlá shona duit a Mhuire Mháthair.

Today we celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Don't forget a Hail Mary during the day.

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Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

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Sé do bheatha, a Mhuire, atá lán de ghrásta,
tá an Tiarna leat.
Is beannaithe thú idir mná
agus is beannaithe toradh do bhroinne, Íosa.
A Naomh Mhuire, a Mháthair Dé,
guigh orainn na peacaigh,
anois is ar uair ár mbáis.
Áiméin.

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Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae.
Amen.

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Welcome to the 182nd Recruit Platoon! 🇮🇪It was a great joy to welcome many of our new recruits to Saint Patrick’s Garris...
07/09/2026

Welcome to the 182nd Recruit Platoon! 🇮🇪

It was a great joy to welcome many of our new recruits to Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, Renmore, for their first Sunday Mass with us.

The Sunday readings reminded us of the importance of being there for one another; to have the courage to speak when something is wrong; the wisdom to listen; and above all, to “love your neighbour as yourself.”

That message has special significance for those beginning their military journey: look out for the person beside you, support one another, and leave no one behind.

To all the recruits, who have come from various part of the country and of the world, we wish you every blessing and every success as you begin your training. May you be given strength when the going gets tough, humility when things go well, courage when challenges arise, and good comrades who will always have your back.

Welcome to our Garrison Church community. We look forward to seeing you often. May God bless and keep you all.

“Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” — Matthew 18:20

(Photo: Members of the 182 Recruit Platoon outside Saint Patrick’s Garrison Church, accompanied by Platoon Instructors, Cpl Geraghty DSM and Cpl Healy, following Holy Mass celebrated by Unit Chaplain, Revd Fr Murphy DSM.)

Our Mass schedule for this week...
06/09/2026

Our Mass schedule for this week...

Mother Teresa of CalcuttaFeast of a modern day SaintAgnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born on 26 August 1910 at Skopje in Macedo...
05/09/2026

Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Feast of a modern day Saint

Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born on 26 August 1910 at Skopje in Macedonia. She left home at the age of 18 to join the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland, where she received the name Sister Mary Teresa, after St Thérèse of Lisieux. In 1931 she was assigned to the order’s Calcutta house and taught at their school there, where she eventually became headmistress.

While there, she received a new vocation to help the poor and destitute, and in 1948, obeying this call, she left the convent and took up a new life caring for them wherever they might be: lying sick in the street or even dying in dustbins. Some of her former pupils joined her, one by one, and the new congregation of the Missionaries of Charity was established in the Diocese of Calcutta in 1950, spreading across India and eventually onto every continent, even behind the Iron Curtain.

Mother Teresa died on 5 September 1997. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 19 October 2003 and canonized by Pope Francis on 4 September 2016.

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God, who called the virgin Saint Teresa to respond to the love of your Son thirsting on the Cross with outstanding charity to the poorest of the poor, grant us, we beseech you, by her intercession, to minister to Christ in our suffering brothers and sisters. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

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Address

Renmore Road
Galway
H91E22C

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 7:30pm

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+35391751157

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