My Christmas blessings to the people of the diocese of Paisley and to all people of good will, wishing you joy and peace in this season of new life and grace.

DID YOU KNOW? Around 500/550 BC, God sent the Arch Angel Gabriel to an Israeli man called Daniel, who was held captive at that time, in a nation called Babylonia. Because of his special gifts infused in Daniel by the Spirit of God, the pagan king placed a huge amount of trust in Daniels gift to interpret accurately the meaning of dreams that were perplexing him at that time.

We extend a warm welcome to you all this Christmas season and invite you to become part of our diocesan family. Everyone is welcome, regardless of where you are at in your life... we all belong to the one family of Christ our Saviour.  ​​​​​​​Taking place at a parish near you! Please find your parish Christmas and New Year Mass times here...

The cemetery gates will be opened throughout the Christmas & New Year season for those wishing to visit their families and loved ones.  The cemetery office will be closed from 12 noon on Monday 24th December & will reopen on Thursday 27th December 2018.  The cemetery office will be closed from 12 noon on Monday 31st December & will reopen on Thursday 3rd January 2019. The cemetery staff wish you all a peaceful Christmas & New Year.

All Day Confessions - St Mirin's Cathedral Friday, December 21, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM There will be all day confessions in St Mirin's Cathedral from 9 am to 9 pm 

Thistles Shopping Centre in Stirling, fewer than 40 miles northwest of Edinburgh, said it will it not include a nativity scene in its Christmas display this year, noting the mall “prides itself on being religious and politically neutral,” according to The Scotsman, an Edinburgh daily.

Carols in the Cathedral – Bishop John invites you to the annual Diocesan Christmas carol service for all the family on Thursday 27th December at 3pm in St. Mirin’s Cathedral. 

Silent Auction of framed charcoal Drawing of St Mirin’s Cathedral by local Made in Paisley Artists Caroline Elizabeth Gormley and Alexander Guy. Please email all bids with full contact details to colette.cardosi@btinternet.com closing date 20th December 2018. All proceeds donated to the Diocese of Paisley (The picture is also going to be promoted on the Paisley Art Institute Website. By Jean Cameron President )