Dear Brothers and Sisters, At this time of year, I send an Annual Statement on Safeguarding in the Diocese. In doing so I offer some words written recently by Our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. “The Church is our spiritual home; as such every parish and pastoral activity is meant to be a space in which we glorify God and care for others, especially children and the vulnerable. In this regard I renew my appeal that there can be no tolerance for any form of abuse in the Church.

Dear brothers and sisters, I hope this finds you well. At the Plenary Meeting of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, held this week at the Conforti Centre in Coatbridge, the Bishops decided that, on completing his second three year term as General Secretary, Rev Fr Dr Gerard Maguiness, be released to return to Motherwell Diocese. Along with the other bishops I acknowledge Fr Maguiness’ outstanding contribution to the work of the Scottish Bishops’ Conference over the last six

Professor Ian Tracey, Organist Titulaire of Liverpool Cathedral, will give a recital on Wednesday 22 nd October 2025 at 7:30 in Motherwell Cathedral, drawing to a grand conclusion the programme of musical events to mark the 150 th Anniversary of the founding of the Parish of Our Lady of Good Aid in 1875. His programme on this occasion will include a mix of traditional organ music and a few personal arrangements of well-known classics; he has agreed also to repeat his own arra

On behalf of the Liturgy Mission and Emmaus Mission (Wellspring) Motherwell Diocese is hosting a conference to reflect on our...

On Thursday, 3rd July at 6.30pm, Rev. Chris Furmage will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Joseph Toal in St. Augustine’s Church,...

Congratulations to Fr Paul Morton, parish priest of St Bride's Cambuslang who celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the...

With sadness, we advise that Fr Tommy Toal died at home in Coatbridge in the early hours of this morning, following a long illness. Fr...

Wellspring Parish Renewal Forum – Join Us on Wednesday, 25th June! The next Wellspring Parish Renewal Forum is just around the corner!...

Congratulations to Canon Patrick O’Sullivan, a retired priest of the Diocese, who is celebrating the 70th Anniversary of his Ordination...

📢 The second gathering of the new Diocese of Motherwell Justice and Peace Commission will take place next week: 🗓️ Thursday 19th June...