The annual Galway Novena will return early next month, with traffic disruption expected in Galway City Centre for the duration of the week.
The 40th annual novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help will take place at Galway Cathedral from Monday, February 5 until Tuesday, January 13.
Galway City Council ordered Goal Road West and the link road between the east and west roads closed for the duration of the Novena.
During this time diversions will be in place via University Road and Gaol Road East, with access to the Cathedral Car Park via Goal Road East.
The events of the Novena include:
- Confessions daily (except Sunday), from an hour before each session until an hour afterwards.
- Guided Holy Hour by candlelight Nightly 8:30pm – 9:30pm, except Saturday & Sunday.
- Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday 10 February at 11:00am; an invitation to participate is extended to all who are burdened by illness or who feel the weight of years.
- Consecration of Families to Our Lady at all sessions on Sunday 11 February.
- Live Streaming: The final session each day will be live-streamed on the Cathedral webcam, as well as on YouTube and Facebook.
Session times
- Monday – Saturday: 11:00am, 1:10pm, 7:30p
- Sunday: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
