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 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.
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for May. Date Time Appointment 5th 12.00 pm Requiem Mass for Canon Patrick McSorley (St Patrick’s, Eskra) 7th Online Bishops’ Conference Meeting 9th 11.00 am Mass for SSVP (St Teresa’s, Dumfries) 13th Meeting with National Communications and Evangelisation Team 14th 10.00 am Solemnity of the Ascension (St...
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for April. Date Time Appointment 1st Meeting of Council of Priests 2nd 7.00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (St Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr) 3rd 3.00 pm Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord (St Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr) 4th 9.00 pm Easter Vigil (St Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr) 5th-12th...
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for March. Date Time Appointment 9th Commonwealth Day Celebrations, Ayr 12th Council of Priests 12th 6.00 pm Mass to the Holy Spirit (St Mary’s, Irvine) 16th-18th Meeting of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland 19th Meeting with Clergy Spiritual Development Group 21st 11.00 am Mass for the Society...
The following appointments and public liturgies are noted for February. Date Time Appointment 2nd 1200 Mass for Religious (St Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr) 3rd Meeting with Diocesan Secondary Head Teachers (Queen Margaret Academy, Ayr) 7th HCPT Scotland fundraising ball 10th Education Strategy Group meeting 15th 1600 Mass for the Sick (St Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr) 22nd Ecumenical...
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we celebrate the end of the Holy Year, I am aware that it also marks the end of my first full year as your bishop, and I am continually grateful for my ministry with you. Over that time, I have got to know you just a little bit more. And...
