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...
The Diocesan Adult Faith Formation group has collated a list of resources which adults may wish to explore for ongoing faith formation.
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...
On this day a century ago, Maurice Taylor was born. He was ordained a priest in Rome on 2nd July 1950 and served in St Bartholomew’s, Coatbridge and St Bernadette’s, Motherwell, completing doctoral studies between these appointments at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. After serving on the seminary staff of St Peter’s College, Cardross, in...
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Following a request from the Holy See, the Bishops of Scotland have been invited to reflect on how the structures of the Church in our country can best serve her mission in the years ahead, specifically whether the present situation of eight dioceses...
Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying and Affirms Human Dignity MSPs can be confident that they have taken the correct and responsible course of action. Their vote serves to protect some of Scotland’s most vulnerable individuals from the risk of being pressured into a premature death. Every human life possesses inherent value. Genuine compassion is not expressed...
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...
A Chilling Christmas for Freedom of Conscience in Scotland At Christmas, Christians across Scotland gathered around the crib to contemplate the life of a vulnerable child; God entering our world as a baby in need of care, protection and love. Christmas places fragile human life at the centre of everything. It is therefore unsettling that this season...
