Sadly, Canon Joe Dow passed away in the Larkfield Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital on Saturday 22nd April 2023. He died peacefully, fortified by the Rites of the Church. We thank the Lord for Canon Joe’s many years of faithful service to the Church and our diocese as we pray for his happy repose and the consolation of his family. We will share details of his Funeral Rites as they are arranged. Requiescat in pace.
The LORD is Risen. Alleluia. May the joy of the Easter Season reach every heart and home, and may the graces and mercies of the LORD Jesus fill you with new hope and praise.
The local parishes in the St Andrew's cluster (Paisley) have been working together over the last few months. The priests believe it will be beneficial for all of our parishes to come together in a time of prayer. [Read more]
Bishop John is delighted to announce that he has appointed Fr Daniel Fitzpatrick as Diocesan Chancellor, effective from the Wednesday of Holy Week. He also thanks Fr Eoin Patten for his work as Chancellor for the past nine years.