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Jan 12, 2019
Clergy Appointments
Bishop Toal has announced the following clergy appointments: Father Michael Brown to become Parish Priest of Holy Family, Mossend from...


Dec 9, 2018
Fr Grant appointed General Secretary of Bishops' Conference
The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr Jim Grant to be the new General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference. Fr Grant is currently...


Dec 9, 2018
Jim McShane RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jim McShane, father of Father John Paul McShane, who died earlier this week. Jim had...


Dec 9, 2018
Ministry of Acolyte
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Bishop Toal celebrated Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes East Kilbride where he conferred on...
Dec 9, 2018
Lectio on Twitter
As we start a new liturgical year, the Diocesan Adult Formation team also starts a new adventure in the social media (Twitter), to help...


Oct 5, 2018
Diocesan Torchlight Procession
This Sunday, 7th October, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Diocesan Torchlight Procession will take place in Carfin Grotto...


Oct 5, 2018
Jesus Our Teacher Icon
The Jesus Our Teacher Icon will be handed over to the Diocese of Motherwell on Wednesday 10th October at 2.00pm in St Bartholomew's...


Oct 1, 2018
Retreat with Fr Denis McBride CSsR
Diocesan Weekend Retreat led by FR DENIS MCBRIDE CSsR, Redemptorist Priest, Author and Speaker, Saturday/Sunday 3/4 th November, The...


Oct 1, 2018
National Divine Mercy Conference
The annual National Divine Mercy Conference takes place in St Augustine's Coatbridge on on Saturday 20th October from 9am - 6pm. Prior...


Oct 1, 2018
Letter from Bishop Toal
Bishop Toal has prepared a pastoral letter to be distributed throughout the diocese on the 29th/30th September. Download the letter here.
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