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For the Good of Souls"The Spirit has called us to be a missionary diocese of evangelisation" Bishop John, Synod Closing MassContact UsBackForwardPauseCaption
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March for Life UK 2022
Join Bishop John on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2022.
Departing midnight Friday 2 September from Paisley St Mirin's Cathedral with a pickup 12.30am at Glasgow St. Andrew's Cathedral and 2.00am at Gretna. Arrive in London 7.30am Saturday 3 September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall. Depart Saturday 3 September at approx. 6:00pm, dropping off at Gretna, Glasgow and Paisley. £30pp. We will be there to say there have been 10 Million too many abortions in the UK since the Abortion Act; too many lost lives and too many hurt women. For tickets please register https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/march-for-life-uk-2022-london-saturday-3-september-tickets-395988230457
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SAFE ACCESS (ABORTION SERVICES) SCOTLAND BILL CONSULTATION.
Please see below an opportunity to take part in a consultation on the proposed bill to introduce buffer zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The consultation has been sent to us by the Scottish Government to send on to any groups or individuals who would like to comment on the proposals. You can complete the consultation online at https://www.bufferzones.scot/consultation You can also fill in the form and return via email or post. The form is found at the end of the consultation document below. https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/legislation/proposed-members-bills/abortion-services-safe-access-zones-consultation-document_final.pdf
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News
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August 5National Youth Pilgrimage Join young people from across Scotland, along with Priests and Bishops, for this one day pilgrimage. - Saturday 24th September - Dunkeld, Perthshire: Where ? Dunkeld, Perthshire What happens? Walks to Holy Sites, talks, prayer, ending with Mass at St. Mary's, Pitlochry Getting there Take the Diocesan Bus from St. John's Port Glasgow at 8.30am and then picking up at S.Mirin's, Paisley at 9.00am (return to 6,00pm approximately) What to bring? Packed lunch, waterproof jacket & consent form. Who can come? Secondary school pupils How to book? E-Mail Fr. John Morrison at vocations@rcdop.org.uk. Consent forms can be obtained from Parish Priests/School ChaplainRead More
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August 5The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a day aimed at supporting Children Liturgy groups in our parishes. The day starts with tea and registration at 11.15am, followed by talks from 11.30am onwards. The day will end at 2.30pm. There will be a series of talks on family engagement, the experience of a parish group, a look at resources, and information on safeguarding. Lunch will be provided. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please bring your own packed lunch. All welcome to attend.Read More
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August 4
The diocese has organised a series of talks on the Divine Praises. The next talk of the series will be on the ‘Holy Spirit’ by Father Jamie McMorrin. This will take place on Wednesday 31st August at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral and will be followed by Benediction and an opportunity to socialise over drinks.Read More -
June 25This is the practice of the laity to provide financial support to the Holy See to allow the Holy Father the means to respond to those suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. Catholics around the world contribute roughly £70M annually through this collection. In 2017 this collection raised £15,191 which is fully remitted to the Apostolic Nunciature. There will be a special collection on 25th/26th June.Read More
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June 11The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and for anyone interested in learning more about the Eucharist. This will take place on Saturday 18th June in St. Mirin’s Hall 11.30am - 2.30pm. There will be 3 short talks, with opportunities to ask questions, ending with a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please bring a packed lunch. All welcome to attend. For more information, contact Fr Paul Brady on VE-LiturgyandPermanentDiaconate@rcdop.org.ukRead More
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Events
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Friday, August 12, 7:00 PM
Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Since New Year we have covered topics like Perseverance in Prayer, St Joseph, Journey to Calvary, Christ Our Salvation, Passover and Tenebrae, St Bernadette, and the Gift of the Trinity, just to name a few! Coming up some of our suggested topics are Justice and Peace, Friendship in Jesus, The Mysteries of Light and The Gifts of the Spirit. Last week was our 1 year anniversary! Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome! To join please use the Zoom link below https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09Read More -
Friday, August 19, 7:00 PM
Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Since New Year we have covered topics like Perseverance in Prayer, St Joseph, Journey to Calvary, Christ Our Salvation, Passover and Tenebrae, St Bernadette, and the Gift of the Trinity, just to name a few! Coming up some of our suggested topics are Justice and Peace, Friendship in Jesus, The Mysteries of Light and The Gifts of the Spirit. Last week was our 1 year anniversary! Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome! To join please use the Zoom link below https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09Read More
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Saturday, August 20, 11:15 AM - 2:30 PMThe Diocesan Liturgy Commission will host a day aimed at supporting Children Liturgy groups in our parishes. The day starts with tea and registration at 11.15am, followed by talks from 11.30am onwards. The day will end at 2.30pm. There will be a series of talks on family engagement, the experience of a parish group, a look at resources, and information on safeguarding. Lunch will be provided. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please bring your own packed lunch. All welcome to attend.Read More
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Tuesday, August 23Our diocesan Catholic Marriage Counselling has already helped many couples. Here are some testimonies. "I was at a loss as to where to turn to and saw the counselling service. I wasn't sure if anything was going to help our relationship at that point but I really wanted to try. After the first session felt relief that we had got a lot of things out ...Read More
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Friday, August 26, 7:00 PM
Every Friday evening people gather on line at 7pm for The Community Circle of Prayer. This half hour event simply consists of a little music, some readings and the opportunity to share our prayer petitions and support others in theirs. Since New Year we have covered topics like Perseverance in Prayer, St Joseph, Journey to Calvary, Christ Our Salvation, Passover and Tenebrae, St Bernadette, and the Gift of the Trinity, just to name a few! Coming up some of our suggested topics are Justice and Peace, Friendship in Jesus, The Mysteries of Light and The Gifts of the Spirit. Last week was our 1 year anniversary! Why not spend half an hour with us this Friday in community and fellowship? You would be most welcome! To join please use the Zoom link below https://zoom.us/j/8510142970?pwd=UUtVa2ZhOFUxa2NSZmJCckZOek0rUT09Read More
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