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...
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...
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...
You can download a copy of the 2026 Diocesan Calendar, which includes the dates of Holy Days of Obligation, Religious Feast Days, and Diocesan Celebrations. We have made every effort to ensure it is accurate, but please follow us online or check your parish newsletter for the most up to date programme of Diocesan events....
This film about Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Second Vatican Council’s document on the Sacred Liturgy, is part of the Diocese of Galloway’s reflection for the Jubilee Year 2025. Each deanery in the diocese has taken one of the four major teaching documents from the Council and presented it for reflection and discussion. This film, along with...
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...
