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Sunday of the Word of God
This Sunday, 26th January, the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Church is invited to be particularly devoted to the celebration, study...
Jan 22, 2020


Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020
The Pastoral theme of the Sanctuary of Lourdes in 2020, “I am the Immaculate Conception”, reminds us of these words spoken by Our Blessed...
Jan 15, 2020


Fr Maguinness appointed General Secretary of Bishops' Conference
Photo: Father Maguinness with his family celebrating his Silver Jubilee of Ordination in 2019. The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr...
Jan 14, 2020


Clergy Changes
Bishop Toal has announced the following clergy appointments within the Diocese. Bishop Toal wishes to thank the priests who have agreed...
Jan 12, 2020


Father John Breslin RIP
Regretfully we announce the death of yet another of our retired priests. Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Father...
Dec 29, 2019


Father Martin O'Keefe RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Martin O'Keefe, a retired priest of the Diocese, who died yesterday. Father O'Keefe was...
Dec 27, 2019


Bishop Toal's Christmas Message
The Bishop wishes to impart this Christmas Message to clergy and laity in the diocese. Pope Francis wrote a lovely letter recently to us...
Dec 23, 2019


Bambinelli Sunday
Over the past number of decades, on the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), children and adults bring their Baby Jesus figures from...
Dec 13, 2019


Father John Doherty RIP
It is with regret that we have to advise you of the death earlier this morning in Monklands Hospital of Fr John Doherty, formerly parish...
Dec 8, 2019


Diocesan Choir Carol Concerts
The Motherwell Diocesan Choir presents 'A Christmas Blessing: The Christmas sotry in word and carol'. The Choir, under the direction of...
Dec 4, 2019
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