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In God's Image v2: Revised Safeguarding Manual Published
On 19th March 2018 the Bishops of Scotland unanimously committed to the new Safeguarding standards set out in the policy document IN...
Aug 24, 2021


Faithful invited to Vocations Mass
The annual Diocesan Vocations Mass takes place on Thursday 26th August 2021 at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral. Encouraging...
Aug 24, 2021


Stuart and Kevin Instituted as Lectors
We offer our congratulations and prayers to Stuart Dick and Kevin Kirby, both parishioners of St Vincent de Paul's East Kilbride, who...
Aug 21, 2021


Marriage Preparation Courses
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions we are pleased to offer in-person Marriage Preparation Courses once again within the Diocese of...
Aug 20, 2021


Letter from Bishop Toal to the faithful of the Diocese - August
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I wish you all well and thank you for your supportive prayers as I underwent eye surgery last week....
Aug 9, 2021


Letter from Bishop Toal to the Faithful - July
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I wish you all well, and hope you are enjoying the Scottish summer. As we follow Liturgical Year B...
Jul 27, 2021


World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
Sunday 25th July is the first ever World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly, instituted by Pope Francis. You can read his...
Jul 24, 2021


Father Aidan D'Arcy RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Aidan D'Arcy, a retired priest of our Diocese, who sadly died on 1st July 2021 in the...
Jul 22, 2021


Independent Safeguarding Audit of the Diocese of Motherwell
The independent Safeguarding Audit of the Diocese of Motherwell was made public on Monday 19th July and can be read below. Bishop Toal...
Jul 20, 2021


'Traditionis Custodes'
On Friday 16th July, Pope Francis issued a Motu Proprio, Traditionis Custodes, on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the reform of...
Jul 17, 2021
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