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Prisoners Week Scotland
As we approach Prisoners Week 2025 this Sunday, Deacon Kenny McGeachie of Prisoners Week Scotland met with Bishop Toal and Miriam McKernan after mass in the Cathedral. They signed the Prisoners Week Charter on behalf of Motherwell Diocese and St Columbkille's, Rutherglen.
Nov 12


Annual Statement on Safeguarding
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.
Nov 9
Clergy Appointments
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
Nov 8


Into the Margins Conference
On behalf of the Liturgy Mission and Emmaus Mission (Wellspring) Motherwell Diocese is hosting a conference to reflect on our...
Sep 10


Ordination of Rev Christopher Furmage
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,...
Jun 29


Fr Morton celebrates 40 years
Congratulations to Fr Paul Morton, parish priest of St Bride's Cambuslang who celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the...
Jun 27


Fr Tommy Toal RIP
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...
Jun 20


Wellspring Parish Renewal Forum
Wellspring Parish Renewal Forum – Join Us on Wednesday, 25th June! The next Wellspring Parish Renewal Forum is just around the corner!...
Jun 11


Canon O’Sullivan celebrates 70 years
Congratulations to Canon Patrick O’Sullivan, a retired priest of the Diocese, who is celebrating the 70th Anniversary of his Ordination...
Jun 11


Justice and Peace
📢 The second gathering of the new Diocese of Motherwell Justice and Peace Commission will take place next week: 🗓️ Thursday 19th June...
Jun 11
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