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Fr Tommy Toal RIP
With sadness, we advise that Fr Tommy Toal died at home in Coatbridge in the early hours of this morning, following a long illness. Fr...
Jun 21


Holy Mass for Pope Francis
Bishop Toal wishes to advise you of the following two Masses he will be celebrating in the next week or so. - Mass for the Eternal Rest...
Apr 27


Bishop Toal’s message of condolence on the death of Pope Francis
The Community of the Diocese of Motherwell joins the Church and so many others in mourning the death of Our Holy Father, Pope Francis 1....
Apr 21


Death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. At 9:45 AM (Rome time),...
Apr 21


Mgr Henry Docherty RIP
It is with deep regret that we have to advise you of the death of Monsignor Henry Docherty, who passed away this morning in Summerlee...
Sep 22, 2024


Fr Martin Chambers RIP
It is with deep sorrow that we advise you of the death of Fr Martin Chambers, a priest of Galloway Diocese and Bishop-elect of Dunkeld...
Apr 10, 2024


Funeral Arrangements for Mrs Mary Toal RIP
Mrs Toal's Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday 10th August at 1pm in St Margaret’s, Roy Bridge. The Reception of her Body into the...
Aug 5, 2023


Mrs Mary Toal RIP
With regret we advise you of the death earlier this morning of Mrs Mary Toal, mother of Bishop Toal, at her home in Roybridge. We extend...
Aug 4, 2023


Bishop Maurice Taylor RIP
The Bishop Emeritus of Galloway, Maurice Taylor, died peacefully at Dundonald House Care Home, Dundonald, Ayrshire on 14th June 2023. He...
Jun 14, 2023


Fr George Donaldson RIP
It is with sadness and regret that we advise of the death this afternoon of Fr George Donaldson, a retired priest of the Diocese, in...
Apr 30, 2023
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