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Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who was Pope from April 2005 to February 2013, died earlier today aged 95. The President of the Bishops’...
Dec 31, 2022


Bishop Toal’ Christmas Message
Bishop Toal’s Christmas Message 2022. As Christmas approaches, I send my best wishes to all the people of Motherwell Diocese and offer...
Dec 24, 2022


Motherwell Diocesan Choir Carol Services
The Diocesan Choir this year will give three performances of their annual Carol Concert, entitled Unto Us is Born a Son. Wednesday 14...
Dec 13, 2022


Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy
The Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Coatbridge, on Tuesday 6th December at 7.00 pm. This year we...
Dec 5, 2022


Annual Safeguarding Letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I offer my annual letter on Safeguarding in the Diocese of Motherwell. An important development in recent...
Nov 20, 2022


Archbishop Mario Conti RIP
On behalf of Motherwell Diocese I extend our sympathy to all in the Archdiocese of Glasgow on death of Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti –...
Nov 9, 2022


Letter to the Faithful
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It was a shock to hear yesterday afternoon of the death of Canon William O’Sullivan, and I join with the whole...
Nov 5, 2022


Canon William O'Sullivan RIP
It is with great regret that we advise of the death at 10.30 this morning of Canon Willie O'Sullivan. Canon O'Sullivan was born in Cork...
Nov 4, 2022


Synod Working Document
The Working Document for the Continental Stage of the Synod has been released. You can download a copy below to read.
Oct 29, 2022


Safeguarding Matters
The latest copy of Safeguarding Matters can be downloaded below. You can find materials and videos of the talks and discussions from the...
Oct 29, 2022
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