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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....
5 days ago


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),...
6 days ago


Opening of Holy Year
The Holy Year opens in our diocese with a pilgrimage moving towards the Cathedral behind the cross prepared by Holy Cross High School for...
Dec 27, 2024


Pope Francis appoints Motherwell Priest as next Bishop of Galloway
At 12 noon today (22 December 2023) in Rome (11am GMT) it was announced, that Pope Francis had nominated Fr. Frank Dougan as the new...
Dec 22, 2023


Synod Overview week 3
Synod Overview - Week 3 Some of the information about the Synod comes from the presentations broadcast at the start of the general...
Oct 20, 2023


Pastoral Letter from Bishop Toal on Synodality
26th September 2023 PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP TOAL Dear Brothers and Sisters, As the Assembly in Rome for the Synod on Synodality:...
Sep 28, 2023


Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday which is also Vocations Sunday. Today we are asked to pray in a special way for an increase in vocations to...
Apr 30, 2023


Consecration of Ukraine & Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Today, Friday 25th March, at 4pm, Pope Francis will lead an Act of Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on...
Mar 25, 2022


Pope Appeals for Prayer and Fasting for Peace
During his weekly audience yesterday, Pope Francis called on all people to join in prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine. "My heart...
Feb 25, 2022


New Archbishop Appointed for Glasgow
Pope Francis has today (Friday 4 February 2022) appointed Bishop William Nolan, as Archbishop of Glasgow. The new Archbishop will succeed...
Feb 4, 2022
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