Vocations Mass
The Diocesan Vocations Mass will take place in the cathedral on Monday 31st August at 7.30pm. We have two new seminarians going into first year – one for Rome and a second for Oscott. Both will first...
View ArticleNovena to St Therese
Starting Wednesday 5th August, Novena to St Therese of Lisieux every Wednesday at 7.00pm in St Francis Xavier Church, Carfin.There will also be veneration of the relic of St Therese. All welcome. Visit...
View ArticleClergy Changes
A number of Clergy Changes have recently been announced within the Diocese. Full details of these changes can be found here.
View ArticleMcLellan Commission
Following the publication earlier today a “Review of Safeguarding Protocols and Procedures” by a Commission chaired by the Very Rev Dr Andrew McLellan, the Catholic Bishops of Scotland have welcomed...
View ArticlePastoral Letter from Bishop Toal
Following the publication of the McLellan Commission report, Bishop Toal released the following pastoral letter. Click here to download the Pastoral Letter. During a Mass celebrated in St Andrew's...
View ArticleWorld Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Pope Francis has instituted the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation to be celebrated each year on 1 September. Letter for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
View ArticleVocations Newsletter
This week begins Vocations Awareness Week (13th-19th Septeber). A Vocations Newsletter has been produced to mark this week with information about seminary life, interviews with some of our...
View ArticleCanon James Foley RIP
Canon James Foley sadly died on Wednesday 23rd September 2015. Canon Foley was ordained in 1955 and his first placement was at Motherwell Cathedral where he was assistant priest until 1956. In...
View ArticleMission Sunday - Passion for Jesus, Passion for People
World Mission Sunday takes place on Sunday 18th October 2015. For more information about Mission Sunday and for resources for Parishes & Schools, visit www.missio.scot As we are celebrating...
View ArticleJustice & Peace - Motherwell Steering Group
The Motherwell Justice and Peace Steering Group is a member of South Lanarkshire Anti-Poverty Network. As part of this network you will: Receive regular electronic updates on training, resources...
View ArticleReminder - The Innocents Family Ceilidh
The Innocents Raffle tickets are on sale now in all the diocese churches. Prizes are on the poster and the raffle will be drawn at the Ceilidh.
View ArticleFrank Cassidy - Order of St Gregory
Last Saturday, 5th December, Frank Cassidy, the former Chancellor of the Diocese of Motherwell was installed as a Knight of the Order of St Gregory in St John the Baptist' Uddingston. Frank was...
View ArticleCanon Edward Glackin RIP
Canon Edward Glackin, Parish Priest of St. Columba’s, Viewpark died peacefully at Wishaw General Hospital on Monday 18th January 2016. Canon Glackin was fortified by Rites of Holy Church. Requiescat...
View ArticleWelcome to Fr Justin
WELCOME TO SCOTLAND The Diocese of Motherwell extends a warm welcome to Fr Justin Isaac, the first of three priests from India who have come to the Diocese for what will be a stay of between 6-10...
View ArticleSeminarians
We thank the priests and parishes who have hosted our seminarians from Oscott during their parish placements through January. We look forward to five of our seminarians being ordained as deacons...
View ArticleAid to the Church in Need
Please join Aid to the Church in Need in prayer and ask God to protect the Christian people of Pakistan who are suffering persecution and oppression because of their faith. Heavenly Father, you...
View ArticleFather Brian Donnelly RIP
Fr. Brian Donnelly was called home to the Father's house on Tuesday 26th January. Fr. Brian’s mortal remains will be received into Motherwell Cathedral on Thursday evening just before the usual...
View ArticleNew Mass Setting for the Diocese
Eight musicians from the Diocese of Motherwell met recently to choose a new setting of the Mass which would be sung at major diocesan events and occasions. From a choice of eight different Mass...
View ArticleDiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2016
The Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place form 1st-8th July 2016. For further information download the guide & booking form here.
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