Links

Just a few years ago, trying to find a good religious site on the web was a thankless - you might even say ‘soul destroying’ - task. No longer! There are now countless excellent sites belonging to dioceses, parishes, religious communities, church organisations, National Bishops’ Conferences etc.

Just click on the headings below for further information.

 

The Holy See

  Vatican
 

 

 

 

Bishops Conference of Scotland

Bishops' Conference of Scotland
   

Catholic Youth Service Scotland

Catholic Youth Service Scotland is a committee of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.

Catholic Youth Service Scotland links young people of all ages and empowers them to develop their full potential in the Church and in the world.

The President of Catholic Youth Service Scotland is His Eminence Keith Patrick Cardinal O'Brien.

Each of the 8 dioceses in Scotland participate in the life and work of CYSS.

   

Awareness and Safety in Our Catholic Communities

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

   

Dioceses within Scotland

  Diocese of Motherwell
  Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
  Archdiocese of Glasgow
  Diocese of Aberdeen
  Diocese of Argyll & The Isles
  Diocese of Dunkeld
  Diocese of Galloway
  Diocese of Paisley
   

Organisiation / Religious Orders

   
  SCIAF
  St Peter Claver Sisters
   
  The Jesuits in Britain
 

Jesuits and Friends
A magazine of the British Province Jesuits and their associates.

 

Jesuit Volunteer Community
Enthusiastic, ready for a challenge? Thinking of taking a gap year from study or work?

 

Jesuit Media Initiatives
Pray-as-you-go have developed daily prayer for lent in MP3 format, downloadable free from the internet.

 

Sacred Space
We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day.

   
 

Salesians Order

   
  The Spiritans / Holy Ghost Fathers
   

Places for Retreat/ Contemplation / Pilgrimage

  The Camino de Santiago

"The Way of St James" is an ancient pilgrimage walk to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain where St James the Apostles is said to have been buried, there are many routes across Europe and the ancient tradition was that the pilgrimage started from where you left your home.

 

Taize
Ecumenical community for young people.

 

The Iona Community
The Iona Community founded in 1938 by the Rev George MacLeod, is an ecumenical Christian community of men and women from different walks of life and different traditions in the Christian church that is committed to seeking new ways of living the gospel of Jesus Christ in today's world.

  Holy Places in Spain
  The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
  Sancta Maria Abbey Nunraw
   

Lourdes Experience

 

HCPT
HCPT Scotland Lourdes Experience

   

Useful Resources

 

Catholic Faith Exploration
Catholic Faith Exploration
Checkout Plugged in Youth Cafe

 

Zenit
Up to date press releases from the Vatican

  Scripture Union Scotland
 

USA Catholic Bishops
Easy access to Scripture

 

Universalis

For the readings of the day and The Office

  Vienna International Religious Centre

For the Readings of Sunday's from all cycles

 

CatholicStore.com
Catholic Publishing

 

eden.co.uk
Christian Resources

   

Useful Organisations

 

Scottish Catholic Education Service

provides information about Catholic education and Catholic schools in Scotland and offers support to teachers, parents, students and others.

 

Global Education Centre
Affiliated with Xavarian Fathers Coatbridge
Contact John Dornan
Tel: 01236 607120
email: johnd@globaleyes.org.uk

  The Church Of Scotland Youth Website
  Scottish Interfaith Council
  Northampton Youth Ministry
 

Youth 2000
An independent, international initiative that helps young people plug back into God at the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Its main distinguishing feature is the emphasis it places on celebration of the Mass and adoration of the Eucharist.

 

Rainbows
Is an international non-profit making organisation that fosters emotional healing among children and adolescents who are grieving a loss. The twelve week structured programme is based usually in a school and is run by trained facilitators. The aim of rainbows is to help the children in the grieving process caused by the hurt through the healing of the twelve sessions toward hope.

 

Young Persons Beginning Experience

Is a movement for young people expereincing loss.It is a new movement in Scotland.Weekends are held twice a year, in Spring and Autumn, Contact Michael 0141 570 3520 or the weblink above.

   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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