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Seminarians
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...
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Aid 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...
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Father 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...
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New 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...
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Diocesan 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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Rite of Election
The Rite of Election for all involved in the RCIA will take place on Sunday 14th February at 3.00pm in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell. Please continue to pray for all in our Diocese...
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Season of Lent
The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 10th February, 2016. Bishop Toal has written a Pastoral Letter for Lent, focusing on the Year of Mercy. Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, Lent has...
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Confession for Clergy
The Sacrament of Confession will be available for Clergy every Saturday from 11.30am-12.30pm in St Luke's Church, Motherwell. Hospitality will be available before/after in the Chapel House.
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Canon Glackin - Months Mind Mass
The Months Mind Mass for the late Canon Edward Glackin will take place on Thursday, 18th February 2016 at 7.00pm in St Columba's Church, Viewpark. All welcome!
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24 Hours for the Lord
At the invitation of Pope Francis, this annual Lenten Initiative will take place on Friday 4th & Saturday 5th March 2016 in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral. Everyone is invited to come to the...
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Permanent Diaconate
All permanent deacons and students for the permanent diaconate are invited to meet on Monday 7th March at 7.30pm in Holy Family Parish Centre, Mossend. The topic for discussion is once again how best...
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All-Night Vigil in St Gerard's
Fr Kevin McGoldrick and the parishioners of St Gerard's Bellshill invite you to join them for their All Night Vigil this Friday 11th & Saturday 12th March 2016 for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of...
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Music Workshop
The Diocese has chosen a new Mass setting, the ‘Mass of St. Frances Cabrini’ by an American composer, Kevin Keil, which we hope, in time, will be used at diocesan celebrations. You can hear this new...
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Bishops of Scotland
For the first time in 7 years, all of the Diocesan sees in Scotland are filled, following in Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Brian McGee in February. The full compliment of Bishops gathered for together...
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Mass for Persecuted Christians
"The Lord hears the cry of the poor" A Mass for Persecuted Christians will be be celebrated in St. Vincent de Paul’s Church, East Kilbride on Monday 14th March at 7.00pm. The Main Celebrant with be...
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Easter Message from Bishop Toal
Easter Message from Bishop Joseph Toal I extend warm Easter greetings to all in the Diocese of Motherwell, and pray that the Risen Lord may bless you, your families, parishes, schools and communities...
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Canon Patrick O'Hare RIP
We pray for the eternal repose of Canon Pat O’Hare, retired priest of this diocese who passed away peacefully in Our Lady, Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Newry on Thursday 30th March. Canon Pat turned...
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Letter from the Bishops' of Scotland
Bishops urge Catholics to "be active participants in shaping a better society" In a letter which will be read in all of Scotland’s 500 Catholic parishes this weekend (9/10 April) Scotland’s eight...
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Clergy Anniversaries
Clergy Anniversaries for April: Fr. James Flynn, 11th April 1985Very Rev. Dr. Hugh Cahill, 11th April 1990Right Rev. Mgr. Jack Gillen, 16th April 1995Very Rev. Christopher Canon Condon, 8th April...
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