Glasgow’s new archbishop

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Pope Francis has today (Friday 4 February 2022) appointed Bishop William Nolan, as Archbishop of Glasgow. The new Archbishop will succeed Archbishop Philip Tartaglia who died in January 2021. Bishop Nolan is currently the Bishop of Galloway. Reacting to the announcement, Bishop Nolan said;“I feel overwhelmed by the trust Pope Francis is putting in me by appointing me as Archbishop of Glasgow. …

Restoration of Mass Obligation in the Dioceses of Scotland

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In a message sent to all Catholic parishes in Scotland, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops will announce that the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is to be restored from Sunday 6th March. The letter written by the President of the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, will say that the obligation to attend will apply “Given the easing of restrictions in every other walk …

Scottish Catenian Weekend at Crieff

Catenian Association

As restrictions on the hospitality industry were relaxed last week in Scotland, members of the Catenian Association in gathered for its Annual Family Weekend at Crieff Hydro. The occasion was attended by the GB National President, David Arundale and his wife Maureen, who are undertaking a tour of Scotland to visit the Association’s Circles in Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth, …

Recruitment campaign for safeguarding agency

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Lady Rae has commissioned the recruitment agency Aspen People to manage a recruitment process that is open to anyone with the interest, experience and expertise that will shape the work of the new body which will be registered as a private company, limited by guarantee. Applications from people of all faith backgrounds and none will be considered.   Launching the recruitment campaign, Lady Rae …

Afternoon for Life

Pro Life

Bishop Stephen Robson invites you to an Afternoon For Life at the Pastoral Centre, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Forebank Road on Saturday 12th February at 1pm.  There will be informative talks from expert pro-life speakers. With on-going moves to legalise assisted suicide, it is imperative to be up to date with the latest debates. Tea and coffee will be provided during the afternoon and there may be crèche places …

General Secretary of the Synod will be keynote speaker at online seminar

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Entitled Synodality in the Life and Mission for the Church – one one the Church’s newest Cardinals, His Eminence Mario Grech, will be the keynote speaker at the Bishops of Scotland’s forthcoming Colloquium on Synodality. Other speakers include Catherine Joseph Droste OP, Ed Morgan, Sara Parvis, Guy Mansini OSB and Anne Marie McGuan RSM. The online event will take place …