It is with deep regret that we advise you of the death this morning of Fr. Brian Logue in St Joseph's Home in Robroyston. During his active ministry of 50 years in Motherwell Diocese, Fr Logue held a number of appointments. Born: Co. Donegal, Ireland 30/04/36 Ordained: Wexford 04/06/61 St Luke’s, Motherwell: Assistant Priest 1961 to 1968 St Patrick’s, Shotts: Assistant Priest 1968 to 1973 St Bernadette’s, Motherwell: Assistant Priest 1973 to 1978 St Vincent de Paul, East Kilb

The Diocese of Motherwell is delighted to welcome Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation, who will celebrate Holy Mass in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell, on Thursday 24 September at 7.00pm. This will be a special opportunity for the people of the Diocese to welcome Archbishop Fisichella to Motherwell and to gather with him in prayer. Clergy, religious and lay faithful from across the Diocese are warmly invited to atte

Eileen McQuade looks at how our buying habits can help change the world though ethical purchasing and how parishes can become Fairtrade A cup of tea or coffee or a square of chocolate... simple wee pleasures that brighten our day! Wouldn’t it be good if the profits from their global sale improved the living conditions of those in the developing world who produce them? The reality, however, is that large multinational companies and middlemen often take most of the profit leavi

I note with concern the Scottish Government’s response to a recent parliamentary question on abortion law and access to later-stage abortion services. While the Government has indicated that it has no immediate plans to reform abortion law in 2026–27, it has also reaffirmed its intention to consult on the recommendations of the abortion law review advisory group and to establish a nationally commissioned later-stage abortion service in Scotland. The advisory group, which excl

This weekend, Bishop Toal has announced the following clergy appointments within the Diocese: - Fr John Paul McShane, PP of St Mary’s, Lanark, will become Parish Priest of St Mary’s and St Bernard’s, Coatbridge. - Fr James Travers, PP of St Mary’s and Bernard’s, will become Parish Priest of St Patrick’s, Strathaven. - Fr Christopher Morris, Administrator of St Patrick’s, Strathaven, will become Parish Priest of St Mary’s, Lanark. These changes will take place on 1st October 2

We offer our warmest congratulations to Fr Kieran Burt, who was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood by Bishop Joseph Toal yesterday, 19 June, at St Joseph’s Church, Blantyre. At 25 years old, Fr Kieran is Scotland’s youngest priest. His ordination is a joyful occasion for the Diocese of Motherwell and a reminder that God continues to call men to serve His Church. Please keep Fr Kieran in your prayers as he begins his priestly ministry, asking the Lord to bless him with wisdom,

In recent weeks, discussions about our diocesan structures have taken place among the clergy, religious and lay faithful in all of Scotland's eight dioceses. Following these local consultations, the bishops devoted significant time at the recent Bishops’ Conference meeting to prayerfully reflecting on the contents of these reports. The Conversation in the Spirit prayer method has proved particularly fruitful in providing rich insight and direction at this stage of our discern

The Bishops of Scotland today renew their urgent appeal to political leaders across the world to pursue peace with courage, determination, and sincerity. In a time marked by deepening conflict and human suffering, particularly in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and South Sudan, the need for dialogue and diplomatic solutions has never been more pressing. War brings devastation, loss, and division. It leaves lasting wounds in families, communities, and nations, and it dispropor

More than 3,000 pilgrims have gathered in Lourdes this Easter as HCPT marks 70 years of its life-changing pilgrimage, with a strong presence from the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, including Bishop Joseph Toal, Bishop Frank Dougan and Archbishop Leo Cushley. They are joined by clergy from across Scotland, many of whom have travelled as chaplains to support HCPT groups, accompanying young people and adults throughout the pilgrimage and helping to lead them in prayer, liturgy

We began our diocesan walking pilgrimage to St Andrews yesterday, covering the first stage to Caldercruix, a distance of about 12 miles. We started with a pilgrim blessing from Fr Lamb at the 10:00 am Mass in the Cathedral and stopped briefly at the Glass Chapel in Carfin Grotto, where Fr Grant led us in a short pilgrim service. 19 of started the journey, and we were blessed with lovely weather for the walk. We would like to thank Bobby and his team at St Mary’s for their hos