Six of Scotland’s eight dioceses will receive men into the priesthood in 2019, bringing the total number of ordinations this year to 10.

Bishop Keenan, president of Priests for Scotland, said: “I am delighted that the Catholic Church in Scotland is welcoming five men into the priesthood in July.

“In recent years, there has been a steady and sustained interest from men of various ages and backgrounds, who have answered God’s call and approached our vocations directors to apply for seminary.

“I am particularly grateful to the lay faithful for their prayers and support in encouraging our young men and women to enter religious life.

“We hope that the joy of several ordinations throughout 2019 will bring our people closer to the Church, to Christ and the teachings of the Faith.”