The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for November. Date Time Appointment 1st-2nd Weekend Masses (St Winin’s, Kilwinning) 3rd-5th Meeting of Bishops’ Conference (Conforti Centre, Coatbridge) 8th National Safeguarding Conference (Glasgow) 8th Mass (St Winin’s, Kilwinning) 9th 11.00 am Remembrance Sunday Service (Auld Kirk, Ayr) 11th 11.00 am Remembrance Service (Ayr) 12th-13th Assembly of...
Author: Communications Team (Kevin Rennie)
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Clergy Changes – 26th October 2025
Bishop Frank has announced the following Clergy Changes in the Diocese: Fr Jim Hayes, currently Parish Priest of St Matthew’s, Kilmarnock and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Kilmarnock, is to move and become Parish Priest of St Winin’s, Kilwinning. Fr Stephen McGrattan, currently Parish Priest of St Joseph’s, Kilmarnock becomes Parish Priest of St Joseph’s,...
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Bishop’s Diary for September & October
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for September & October. Date Time Appointment SEPTEMBER 1st 11.00 am Caritas Induction Mass (St Matthew’s Academy, Saltcoats) 4.00 pm Council of Priests 2nd-13th Course for recently ordained Bishops (Rome) 14th Sunday Mass (St Margaret’s Cathedral & St Paul’s Ayr) 18th Meeting with Trustees 20th-21st Weekend Masses...
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Galloway Diocesan Choir – New Members Welcome
The Diocesan Choir is looking to recruit new members who enjoy singing as part of a group and are committed to the enhancement of the liturgy through music. This four-part choir has been in existence in its present form for 25 years. They lead the music at diocesan events at least twice a year, and...
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Whithorn Pilgrimage – Sunday 31st August 2025
We look forward to returning to Whithorn this year for the annual National Pilgrimage. Masses will be celebrated: For more details, please see the document below.
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Clergy Changes – 29th June 2025
Following the Provincial Council Meeting of the Spiritans, the following clergy changes affecting the Diocese have been announced: Fr Gabriel Onoyima, CSSp, currently Parish Priest of St Sophia’s, Galston and St Paul’s, Hurlford, will leave the Diocese to take up an appointment in the Diocese of Southwark, London. Fr Erasmus Egenonu, CSSp, currently ministering in...
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Pastoral Letter for Communications Sunday
Bishop Frank has been appointed to lead the new National Office for Communication and Evangelisation as part of the Bishops’ Conference. You can read his pastoral letter for Communications Sunday below.
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Bishop’s Diary for June
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for June. Date Time Appointment 5th 2.00 pm Caritas Awards, Glasgow 6th 6.00 pm 150th Anniversary of St Joseph’s College, Dumfries 9th Meeting with Superior of Spiritans 11th Mass with Primary Head Teachers 12th Online Meeting of Bishops’ Conference 13th Meeting with Secondary Head Teachers and Principal...
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Mass for the Invocation of the Holy Spirit – 6th May 2025
On Tuesday 6th May at 7.00 pm Bishop Frank will celebrate Mass in St Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr, to invoke the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinal electors as they prepare to enter Conclave to elect a new Pope. All are warmly invited to join for this Mass as we pray for the guidance of the Holy...