Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre

28/03/2026

As we enter Holy Week, please note that the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will be closed from Wednesday, 1 April, reopening at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, 7 April.

Wishing all a blessed and peaceful Easter as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection.

13/03/2026

Please note that the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will be closed on Tuesday, 17 March for the Feast of St Patrick.

We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 18 March.

Wishing everyone a blessed Feast of St Patrick.

St Patrick, Apostle of Ireland, pray for us.

30/01/2026

The Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will be closed on Monday, 2nd February 2026, as we mark St Brigid of Kildare and the February public holiday.

Normal office hours will resume at 9:00am on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.

Wishing you a peaceful and restful February bank holiday.

16/12/2025

Christmas & New Year Notice

Please note that the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will close on the evening of Monday, 22nd December 2025, and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Monday, 5th January 2026.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year.

02/11/2025

A joyful afternoon at the Little Way Family Day Saints Party in the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre!
Families gathered to celebrate the saints with music, games, prizes, and plenty of fun — and of course, a lively Saints Parade to “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

From St. Thérèse and St. Lucy to St. Columba, St. Brendan, St. Joseph, St. Carlos Acutis, and many more, the children brought the saints to life with great imagination and joy. Three age groups took part, each receiving prizes for their creative costumes — but the laughter and smiles said it all.

It was heart-warming to see children and families coming together in faith and joy, celebrating the saints in such a lively way. ✨
Photos shared with permission.

20/10/2025

📢 October Bank Holiday Notice

The Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will be closed on Monday, 27th October 2025 for the October Bank Holiday.

We will reopen and resume normal operations at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, 28th October 2025.

Wishing all our friends and visitors a blessed and refreshing October Bank Holiday. 🍂

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29/07/2025

The Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will be closed on Monday, 4th August 2025 for the August Bank Holiday.
We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, 5th August.

Wishing all our friends and visitors a peaceful and restful Bank Holiday.

30/04/2025

The Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will be closed on Monday, 5th May 2025 for the May Bank Holiday.
We will reopen and resume normal operations at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, 6th May.

We wish you all a peaceful and refreshing Bank Holiday weekend.

12/04/2025

Easter Break Closure Notice

The Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre will be closed from Thursday, 17th April to Monday, 21st April 2025 for the Easter break.

We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Easter!

21/03/2025

Mass of Remembrance – Honouring All Who Passed Away During COVID

Join us as we gather in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, on Saturday, 29th March at 6:00 PM for a special Mass in memory of those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is a time to come together in prayer, reflection, and remembrance, giving thanks for their lives and entrusting them to God’s mercy.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4

All are welcome. Please share this invitation with anyone who may wish to attend.

20/03/2025

Prayers for the Gallagher Family

As Anthony Gallagher’s funeral Mass takes place this morning at St. Eunan’s Cathedral, let us take a moment to pray for the repose of his soul and for the healing of his brother Martin, who remains in the hospital after this tragic accident.

May God bring comfort to their family, friends, and the entire Letterkenny community who are mourning this heartbreaking loss. May Anthony rest in peace, and may Martin find strength in his recovery.

Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers today.

AMID the sadness that has followed the death of Anthony Gallagher in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal collision in Letterkenny, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie said it was heartening to see the community rally around to support the Gallagher family.