As we continue our Diocesan Year of Prayer to the Holy Spirit, the Adult Faith Formation group have prepared the below document to encourage reflection on a variety of relevant scripture passages. This resource is principally intended to encourage group reflection and discussion, but may also be used by individuals.
Effective from Sunday 6th September 2026, the following changes have been announced by Bishop Frank: St Andrew’s Deanery St Joseph’s Deanery (East Ayrshire)These changes will last for a period of six months to allow for a time of consultation, prayer and discernment to find a long-term solution. Bishop Frank thanks Frs Ben and Philip for...
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for August & September. Date Time Appointment 2nd 2.30 pm Birnieknowe Mass 4th Meeting at Scottish Catholic Education Service 23rd Sunday Mass in St Joseph’s, Stranraer 30th Whithorn Pilgrimage September 5th Mass and March for Life, London 6th Carfin National Pilgrimage 7th-14th Inservice with Bishops of Scotland,...
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. Whithorn Youth Pilgrimage If you are a young person, or have a child in P5-S4 (in school year 2026/7) who would like to take part in the Whithorn Youth...
Bishop Frank has published the following Pastoral Letter reflecting on the ongoing process of review and restructuring to safeguard the welfare of clergy in the Diocese. He invites you to read it and to be open to discussions within your own parish, he also invites us all to continue praying for the guidance of the...
In recent months, faithful across the Diocese have taken part in the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Consultation on Diocesan Boundaries. The summary responses to the consultation are shown below. This document has been prepared by Bishop Frank as part of the response to the consultation.
The Diocesan Adult Faith Formation group has collated a list of resources which adults may wish to explore for ongoing faith formation.
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for June. Date Time Appointment 2nd Parish Priests’ Business Day (St John’s, Cumnock) 6th Festival of the People of God 8th 11.30 am Mass (St Paul’s, Ayr) 9th – 12th Support Group 13th – 14th Masses in St Francis Xavier, Waterside; St Margaret’s, Ayr; St Paul’s Ayr...
The seventh Sunday of Easter is Communications Sunday. The Sunday on which we reflect on the work of the Church in communications and evangelisation at all levels: local, national, and universal. Read below a pastoral letter from Bishop Frank, the Bishop responsible for the national Communications and Evangelisation Office.
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Director of Finance for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway, to look after all aspects of the financial management of the diocese, which is a registered Scottish Charity. For full details, please see the job specification below. To apply for the post: Applicants are...
