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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


Tributes to Bishop Devine
Tributes have been paid to Bishop Joseph Devine, former Bishop of Motherwell, who died on Thursday 23 May at Wishaw general Hospital,...
May 26, 2019


Funeral Arrangements for Bishop Devine
The Mortal Remains of Bishop Emeritus Joseph Devine will be received into the Diocesan Offices in Coursington Road on Sunday 2nd June at...
May 25, 2019
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