Dear brothers and sisters, we gather in a year of two-fold grace. We gather in a Holy Year of God’s mercy. As a diocese we also gather in Our Paisley Synod year, called by the same Holy Spirit whose inspiration has moved the whole people - clergy, religious and lay faithful- to desire a renewal that will see us All Together Sharing the Good News and reaching out, especially through our laity, to every place of darkness in our territory, to bring in new faith and life.