Cathedral News

The only gospels to speak about the infancy of Jesus are those of Matthew and Luke, and their versions of the event are very different.

St Luke’s story of the Annunciation has been a favourite with artists who have imagined the scene in various ways. This picture is by Fra Angelico, who lived in the fifteenth century.

St Virginia Centurione Bracelli lived in northern Italy in the first part of the seventeenth century.

This Sunday is called Gaudete Sunday. We are invited to rejoice, for Christmas Day draws even closer. The pink candle is lit.

The first reading is from Deutero Isaiah, a body of writing by an author who followed in the footsteps of the prophet Isaiah.

The first reading this Sunday is from Isaiah, written when the Israelites had returned to their homeland. It was probably composed by a group of unknown prophets.

The annual Cathedral Live Crib takes place on Thursday 14 December 2024, between 11:30am and 4:00pm.

The A-Capella Knights present a Christmas concert in aid of children's charity Hand in Hand on 9 December at 7:45pm.

Galway Baroque Singers, conducted by Peter Mannion, sing La Missa Criola (Ramirez) and other South American music on 10 December 2023 at 8:00pm.

Claddagh Choral, directed by Stephen Carroll, gives its Christmas concert on 8 December at 8:00pm.