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Mary's Meals
Mary’s Meals is an international charity which provides a daily meal in a place of education for children in some of the world’s poorest...
Aug 9, 2019


Further Communication on the Closure of Carfin Pilgrimage Centre
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am aware that in recent days there have been strong reactions among some people to the decision of...
Aug 9, 2019


Closure of Carfin Pilgrimage Centre
Carfin Pilgrimage Centre was opened in July 1996 and since then has provided a range of services to pilgrims visiting the Grotto. The...
Aug 6, 2019


Vocations News
Once again we congratulate Father Charles Coyle, Father Kieran Hamilton, Father Mark O'Donnell and Father Kevin Lawrie who have all...
Jul 23, 2019


Ordination of Father Kevin Lawrie
The fourth and final priestly ordination of the year for our Diocese took place on Tuesday 16th July in St Aloysius' Chapelhall as Father...
Jul 23, 2019


Ordination of Father Mark O'Donnell
On Monday 1st July, Father Mark O'Donnell was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on by Bishop Joseph Toal in his home Parish of St Thomas'...
Jul 23, 2019


Ordination of Father Kieran Hamilton
Congratulations to Father Kieran Hamilton who was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on Monday 1st July by Bishop Joseph Toal. Father...
Jul 2, 2019


Ordination of Father Charles Coyle
On Thursday, 28th June 2019, Bishop Toal ordained Father Charles Coyle to the Sacred Priesthood in his home Parish of St Columbkille's...
Jul 1, 2019


Clergy Appointments
Bishop Toal has announced the following clergy changes due to take place in the Diocese during the summer: Father Charles Coyle, recently...
Jul 1, 2019


Homily for the Funeral of Bishop Devine
The following text was preached by Right Rev. Joseph Toal, Bishop of Motherwell, at the Requiem Mass of Right Rev. Joseph Devine, Bishop...
Jun 3, 2019
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