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Feb 12, 2023
Fontes Magazine
Fontes, is a new monthly magazine for the Diocese of Motherwell which launches this Ash Wednesday, 22nd February 2023. Featuring news,...


Jan 6, 2023
Canon Joseph Clements RIP
It is with great regret that we advise of the death yesterday evening of Canon Joseph Clements. Fr Clements was ordained on 29th April...


Jan 1, 2023
Bishop Toal’s New Year Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we gather this weekend to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of the Church, we welcome 2023 and ask...


Dec 31, 2022
Bishop Toal reflects on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Having been chosen by Pope Benedict as Bishop of Argyll and Isles, his mandate for my Episcopal Ordination was read to those assembled in...


Dec 31, 2022
Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who was Pope from April 2005 to February 2013, died earlier today aged 95. The President of the Bishops’...

Dec 24, 2022
Bishop Toal’ Christmas Message
Bishop Toal’s Christmas Message 2022. As Christmas approaches, I send my best wishes to all the people of Motherwell Diocese and offer...


Dec 13, 2022
Motherwell Diocesan Choir Carol Services
The Diocesan Choir this year will give three performances of their annual Carol Concert, entitled Unto Us is Born a Son. Wednesday 14...

Dec 5, 2022
Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy
The Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Coatbridge, on Tuesday 6th December at 7.00 pm. This year we...

Nov 20, 2022
Annual Safeguarding Letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I offer my annual letter on Safeguarding in the Diocese of Motherwell. An important development in recent...


Nov 9, 2022
Archbishop Mario Conti RIP
On behalf of Motherwell Diocese I extend our sympathy to all in the Archdiocese of Glasgow on death of Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti –...
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