As we approach the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil/Sunday), you are encouraged to take part in the ceremonies prayerfully. This experience that we all share – which has many challenges for us – could be wasted very easily. But God is moving here; His Spirit is active. We can live this experience...

As we cannot gather to commemorate the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem, and the beginnings of Holy Week with its drama, suffering and beauty, you are encouraged to place evergreen branches on your door today, to welcome Christ who is coming into his Kingdom. We welcome him into “Jerusalem”, which is our soul, and we will...

A sincere word of thanks to everyone who continues to contribute to the Cathedral in different ways. This ensures the upkeep of the Cathedral and also of the Parish cemeteries. If you would like to contribute weekly towards the upkeep of the Cathedral and Parish, we can issue a Box of Sunday Envelopes to you...

Bishop Alan will lead the Rosary followed by the ‘Examen’ during LENT at 9.15 pm. You are welcome to join him on the Cathedral webcam: churchservices.tv/letterkenny, local radio receiver or on the Raphoe Diocese Facebook page.     

In light of the restrictions on ALL public and private gatherings, under direction from Bishop Alan, there will be NO ACCESS to the Cathedral at this time.  The Cathedral gates will remain closed, but the doors of the Cathedral as the Mother Church of the Diocese will remain open as a symbol of welcome and...

In accordance with the Norms issued today, 12th March 2020, by the Irish Episcopal Conference, and specified by a Directive issued by His Lordship, the Most Reverend Alan McGuckian, SJ, Bishop of Raphoe, taking into account the government injunction relating to attempts to limit the spread of the virus Covid-19, please be advised of the...

What is Spiritual Communion & How is it done? For those who in the weeks ahead may be unable to attend Mass (or for whatever reason cannot normally receive Holy Communion) the Church has an ancient practice known as ‘Spiritual Communion’. A Spiritual Communion is different from an actual or Sacramental Communion, in which we...

Not everyone is used to the internet! Did you know that the Cathedral also has a RADIO SIGNAL and broadcasts all its celebrations on it? Do you know anyone who would like to have a radio receiver to pick up Cathedral celebrations in this way? If so, please contact Pat at 0749124731.  He can talk...

Because Sunday Masses at St. Eunan’s Cathedral far exceed a congregation of 100 people, and since even our daily Masses attract a congregation of around 100 people (and often more), it will not be possible to admit the faithful to the Cathedral for Masses at this time. Masses will continue to be offered at the...