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Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 January 27th is international Holocaust Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, the millions of others killed under Nazi persecution and those massacred in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. This year we remember the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and 25th anniversary of the atrocities of Srebrenica in Bosnia.

In this video of the beginning of Jesus' publich ministry, Dr. Pitre discusses what "the kingdom of God" that Jesus talks about is referencing, and how Jesus' audience would have understood him.

The Diocese of Paisley is committed to Adult Formation. Please complete this survey indicating topics which you would like to be presented/addressed by the diocese, as well as preferred methods of presentation. Thank you - your responses will help to shape Adult Formation in the diocese.

Denzel Washington gives life advice on what made him the success he is today. He put God first in everything and never gave up. This video is a must watch and will truly change your life for the better!

MARRIAGE MATTERS Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Isaiah 8:23-9:3 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 Matt 4:12-23) God has a stake in our marriage

Think Vocation: Like Isaiah in today's reading, God "formed you in the womb to be his servant." How will you serve Him? Perhaps in priesthood or religious life? Speak to your Vocations Director, Fr. Morrison - email vocations@rcdop.org.uk

Join Bishop John for our Diocesan Lourdes Dinner Dance Fundraiser. Our diocese is rightly proud of our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, where parishioners through the year and across the diocese help our fundraising efforts to provide hospitality and youth services to our sick and frail pilgrims. 

Safeguarding in the Catholic Church means doing everything in our power to try and prevent abuse; firstly, by having a safe system of recruitment for clergy, religious, employees and volunteers; which includes PVG checks, references and training; and secondly, by having a reporting system so people can come forward with disclosures and concerns, be listened to and have their disclosures acted upon.

God with us -- Emmanuel -- is the title given to Jesus that we celebrate as we approach Christmas. But in what way did Emmanuel come to us?

What Is Exodus 90? A 90-day spiritual exercise for men... Exodus provides a path to freedom through prayer, asceticism, and fraternity.

We always begin the New Year by praying for peace, but we must do more than pray, we must actively work to build up peace: to seek reconciliation in our family fallout's and in our disputes with neighbours.

The beautiful Epiphany tide custom of chalking your door is coming up. What’s that all about? There is a terrific explanation of the tradition here  Put simply, you use blessed chalk to inscribe on the lintel of the door of your home a simple formula which includes the numerals for the year in question and the letters C + M + B.

Mary, Mother of God (Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21)   A new title...

As we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes we understand for various reasons there are those who cannot manage to visit Christ in the Crib, however we can take a moment to reflect on the Holy Birth,  Emmanuel, "God is with us". Lets spend some quiet time reading through the Gospel passage and  allowing the child Jesus to come into our hearts in a new way...

We have put all of our diocesan Mass times together to help you find a Christmas Mass celebration near you! If you are not a 'regular Mass goer', please come and celebrate with us as Christ is for everyone and you will be made very welcome!!

Fourth Sunday of Advent (Isaiah 7:10-14 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25) Taking courage from love

Looking for Christmas day family activities...? Here is one that everyone can take part in! Whoever finishes first don't have to do the dishes!!

Men’s faith formation has been a pet project of mine for the last half of my 26 years as a priest. Among many things, I ‘ve wanted us men to rediscover the treasury of Catholic devotions. If men are going to be the spiritual leaders of their own domestic church, we simply must explore these time-tested and Church approved jewels of our Catholic life. Looking for a renewed prayer life in 2020, this is it! Take up your weapons and pray or start a "COMBAT ROSARY" group!

FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL CHURCH VOLUNTEERS WITH PVG CERTIFICATES OR PENDING PVG CERTIFICATES: volunteers doing or planning to do regulated work with children and vulnerable adults or both,  should complete the Safeguarding Training, Induction Part 1. 

My warmest regards to our brothers, sisters, friends and volunteers of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (Scotland) SSVP. As the time draws close to the end of 2019, we can reflect on the personal spiritual blessing we received during this year and humbly recall the many acts of charity delivered to those in need that we gladly serve.