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 Cardinal calls Trident "immoral"
 Proclaiming the Gospel at the Royal Highland Show
 Cardinal O'Brien urges voters to participate in European elections
 Cardinal joins celebration at Scotland’s “Hidden Seminary”
 Cardinal claims politicians fail to set "objective standards of behaviour for a generation"
 Bishop Tartaglia responds to Erskine job losses
 Cardinal responds to abortion statistics
 Communications Sunday Video
 Justice & Peace Commission protest against 'Dawn Raids"
 Bishop Tartaglia urges "digital generation" to embrace new technology
 New Rector for Scots College in Rome
 Cardinal Backs Charity’s Scottish Expansion
 CARDINAL O'BRIEN APPOINTED 'SPECIAL ENVOY' BY POPE BENEDICT XVI
 Cardinal challenges "stifling political consensus"
 Changes at Scottish National Tribunal
 Larkhall Way Of The Cross - Palm Sunday - 5 April 2009
  Cardinal O'Brien congratulates Archbishop Vincent Nichols
 Statement on seminary provision
 Vatican Video News
 Politicians and diplomats mark 4th Anniversary of Pope's election
 Cardinal urges Government to promote fostering
 Launch of "David Gemmell Living Memorial Fund"
 Catholic Schools Bringing Values to Life
 2008 Christmas Message from Cardinal Keith O'Brien
 Cardinal O'Brien welcomes publication of Vatican document on human life.
 Cardinal welcomes launch of Scottish Churches web site
 Ordination of Scotland's youngest Bishop
 Cardinal O'Brien asks Prime Minster to amend HFEA Bill
 Cardinal O'Brien highlights the "barbaric indifference to the rights of the unborn"
 Pope Appoints New Bishop for Argyll and The Isles
 Cardinal O'Brien urges Glenrothes constituents to "Go out and vote!".
 Cardinal welcomes launch of new Cancer Fund
 Archdiocese of Glasgow commissions Scotland’s most famous painter
 Cardinal O'Brien's meeting with Parliamentarians at Scotland Office
 Cardinal Calls on Westminster Politicians to Respect Conscience
 Funeral of Tommy Burns
 Catholic leaders back adult stem cell research with grant
 University of Aberdeen to house historic Catholic collection
 Cardinal praises "dedication and commitment" of Catholic teachers
 Communications Sunday Pastoral Letter
 Cardinal O'Brien & Bishop Tartaglia continue opposition to HFEA Bill
 Cardinal posts video on You Tube
 Cardinal welcomes embryo poll results
 Cardinal calls for "Faith and Science" forum
 Cardinal O'Brien's Health
 Reaction to Embryology "Free Vote"
 Cardinal responds to embryology critics
 Cardinal attacks "Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill"
 Bishops "concerned" by proposed changes to water charges
 Funeral arrangements for Mgr David Gemmell
 Cardinal O'Brien's tribute to Mgr Gemmell
 Tributes to Mgr David Gemmell
 Death of Mgr David Gemmell
 Bishop urges "Free vote" on Embryology Bill
 CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK - 'Teaching Values for Life'
 Press Release - Monday 21 January 2008
 Embryology Bill "attack on unborn human life" claims Bishop Tartaglia
 Cardinal calls on Scottish Government to end "failing" sexual health
 Scottish Bishops warn of "scientific opportunism" behind human embryo legislation.
 Justice and Peace Sunday – 6 January 2008
 Cardinal welcomes Tony Blair
 NEW CHURCH BEING BUILT AT CULLODEN
 NEW CHURCH BEING BUILT AT CULLODEN
 Cardinal O'Brien's Christmas Message
  Catholic Church "Appalled" at Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
 CARDINAL & FIRST MINISTER CELEBRATE SWORD OF STATE
 Open Letter on the 40th Anniversary of the Abortion Act
 Open Letter on the 40th Anniversary of the Abortion Act
 Cardinal congratulates new cardinals
 Bishops warn against animal-human embryos
 Bishops warn against animal-human embryos
 Cardinal O'Brien resigns from Amnesty International
 Cardinal O'Brien resigns from Amnesty International
 Homilies and speeches delivered by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Scotland
 Catholic Church marks 25th Anniversary of Pope's visit to Scotland
 Cardinal O'Brien to attend funeral in Paris of Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger
 Reaction from Britain's Catholic leaders to Gordon Brown's UN statement
 Scotland’s Catholic leaders urge Gordon Brown to defend fathers
 Scottish Bishops welcome publication of liturgy document
 Cardinal responds to abortion critics
 Queen to mark Papal gift to Scotland
 Statement from Bishop Tartaglia following airport attack
 1967 Abortion Act a "pack of lies" claims Cardinal O'Brien
 World Communications Day Message
 Cardinal O'Brien welcomes Alex Salmond as First Minister
 STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP CONTI
 Cardinal O’Brien welcomes newly elected MSP’s
 Catholic Bishops urge voters to challenge attacks on Christian values "at the ballot box"
 Bishop Congratulates Scotland's top Primary school
 Cardinal O'Brien Sends Anti-Trident Message to MPs
 Church "must offer a radically different media vision" claims Cardinal
 Bishop Warns of "Sense That Something Sinister is Happening" to Religious Freedom in the United Kingdom
 Employment Tribunal Decision
 Cardinal O’Brien Calls on Government to Bin the Bomb
 Cardinal uses India trip to restate Trident opposition
 Cardinal O'Brien speaks to Catholic Church in India
 Bishop Logan to receive honorary degree from the University of Dundee
 Bishops urge Prime Minister to protect Catholic adoption agencies
 Bishop Moran's Letter for Epiphany Sunday 2007
 New Year Message from Cardinal and Moderator
 Cardinal supports anti-Trident petition
 Cardinal responds to sectarianism statistics
 Cardinal O'Brien's Scottish parliament reflection
 Bishop Tartaglia Calls for the Protection of Human Beings Before Birth.
 Statement from the Standing Committee
 Catholic education "jewel in the crown" of Scottish education
 Bishop Tartaglia defends marriage and family in sermon to legal profession
 Bishop asks justice & peace group to widen its work.
 Former Canadian Senator backs Scottish Bishops' Trident campaign
 Cardinal asks Crown Office for sectarianism statistics
 ARCHBISHOP CALLS ON HOME SECRETARY TO HALT DEPORTATION
 Cardinal's address to Peace March
 LONG WALK against Trident set to end with rally at Scottish Parliament
 Archbishop Joins Long Walk for Peace
 Cardinal welcomes St. Andrew's Day announcement
 Vatican backs Scottish Bishops
 Archbishop Conti backs disciplined firefighters
 STATEMENT FROM BISHOP DEVINE
 Cardinal speaks out against Trident
 Be "Catholic to your fingertips" Bishop Tartaglia tells new teachers.
 Moderator and Cardinal say Trident ‘immoral’
 New regulations threaten religious freedom warns Cardinal
 Bishop pays tribute at Dunblane Priest's Golden Jubilee
 Scottish Ecumenical Gathering - 17 June 2006
 Communications Sunday Letter
 Catholic Church launches "Da Vinci Code" DVD
 Cardinal O'Brien launches petition against Trident replacement
 First UK Statue of John Paul II to be unveiled in Scotland
 Bishop Tartaglia launches Pro Life Group in Paisley
 Parish Priest urges council to reroute march.
 Death of Mgr Patrick Grady
 Women speak out on 38th Anniversary of Abortion Act
 Professor debunks "Da Vinci Code" myths
 Bishops statement on Trident
 Pope's Ambassador to attend the April meeting of the Bishops' Conference
 National Justice and Peace Conference
 Requiem Mass for Jimmy Johnstone - Bishop Devine's Homily
 Requiem Mass for Jimmy Johnstone
 Invitation to Pope Benedict XVI
 Pope's Ambassador congratulates Bishop Logan
 Bishop Logan's Silver Jubilee
 Scots College Rome
 Family Law Pastoral Letter
 Cardinal: Scottish Executive should give "unequivocal support to marriage”
 Cardinal calls on Executive to “give unequivocal support to marriage”
 Scottish Bishops meet in Spain.
 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM CARDINAL O’BRIEN - 2005
 Cardinal restates support for St Andrew's day holiday
 Church congratulates MSP's
 Ordination of Scotland's youngest Bishop
 Cardinal welcomes Christmas stamps
 Cardinal and Rabbi mark Catholic-Jewish link
 Scotland's oldest Catholic Bishop dies at 93
 Message of sympathy to Pakistan
 Cardinal to criticise Parliament's "unjust and immoral laws."
 New scripture document launched
 Pope appoints new Scottish Bishop.
 PRESS CONFERENCE INVITATION
 Scottish Children On A Mission
 Cardinal's US message
 Adoption proposals "gravely immoral".
 Museum exhibition celebrates Scottish-German links.
 Cardinal O'Brien's WYD lectures
 Cardinal O'Brien's tribute to Brother Roger
 PRESS & RESEARCH OFFICER
 Cardinal and First Minister back Christian youth
 Cardinal congratulates Sir Tom Farmer.
 Cardinal comments on London blasts
 Justice & Peace calls for Action from G8
 Pope's message to Edinburgh Rally
 Cardinal's Rally Address
 Bishop Moran's statement on Zimbabwe
 Cardinal O'Brien visits Ukraine
 Cardinal's call to G8 campaigners
 STATEMENT ON THE G8 SUMMIT
 Bishops comment on situation in Zimbabwe
 Church welcomes Catholic TV channel
 Catholic author comes to Glasgow
 Religious leaders comment on G8
 WIN TICKETS TO LIFE OF CHRIST PLAY
 Apostleship of the Sea comes home
 The African Children's Choir performance at St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
 CARDINAL WELCOMES AFRICAN AND ASIAN BISHOPS
 Archbishop Ncube wins Humanitarian award
 Archbishop Ncube visits Scotland
 Scotland "inextricably linked" to Christian heritage
 Scottish Priest offered Rome post.
 Bishops' Conference Elections
 VE DAY - St Andrew's Cathedral, Dundee
 Cardinal comments on Adoption proposals
 Church anger at Ofcom decision
 Cardinal Addresses Catholic Headteachers
 World Communications Day - 8 May 2005
  Election Statement from Scotland's Bishops
 CARDINAL O'BRIEN RETURNS HOME
 Requiem Mass Homily for the Very Reverend Romeo Canon Coia by the Bishop Dunkeld
 Pope's Inauguration Homliy
 Bishop Logan welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
 Bishop of Galloway welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
 Cardinal O'Brien welcomes Pope Benedict XVI.
 Archbishop Conti welcomes new Pope
 Bishop of Aberdeen welcomes new Pope.
 NEW POPE
 Cardinal O'Brien prepares for Conclave.
 Requiem Mass - Diocese of Dunkeld
 PRESS CONFERENCE - ROME
 Special Masses for Pope John Paul II in Inverness and Aberdeen
 ARRANGEMENTS FOR MOURNING FOR POPE JOHN PAUL II IN GLASGOW
 Scotland's political leaders pay respects to Pope
 Masses for the Pope in St. Mary's Cathedral
 OBITUARIES TO POPE JOHN PAUL II
 DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
 Pope's Health Worsens
 Cardinal O'Brien's Easter Message
 Schools Charter Clarification
 Cardinal O'Brien on Abortion
 Scottish Bishops comment on election issues
 Catholic Bishops Announce appointment of new Child Protection Co-ordinator
 Cardinal Questions Lottery Funding
 Response from Cardinal O'Brien to Edward Leigh MP
 The ordination of Rev. James Bell
 Ordination of Rev. James Bell
 Cardinal O'Brien contributes to Summit on Sectarianism.
 REACTION FROM CARDINAL KEITH O’BRIEN TO THE ROYAL MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.
 Cardinal O'Brien leads prayers for Pope's health.
 CARDINAL O’BRIEN ENDS HIS PASTORAL VISIT TO CHIAPAS, MEXICO
 Reaction to Sexual Health strategy.
 Cardinal O'Brien's Guatemala visit.
 Donate to Disaster Appeal
 Faith communities unite to pray for victims.
 Cardinal's Message to Disaster Victims
 Church and Council agree on sixth joint campus project.
 Archbishop Conti's Christmas Message
 Home Secretary urged to "welcome strangers"
 New Justice & Peace President
 Christmas Message 2004 from Bishop Peter A Moran
 BBC2 CLONING/STEM CELL DEBATE
 Cardinal O'Brien welcomes new Apostolic Nuncio
 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM CARDINAL O’BRIEN
 Pastoral Letter from the Bishop of Aberdeen
 Cause of fire revealed as electrical fault.
 Fire at Holy Redeemer Parish, Stornoway
 Cardinal reacts to STI statistics
 Shocking sectarian abuse statistics published.
 Council and church give go-ahead for joint campus schools in North Lanarkshire
 MOTHER TERESA FILM COMPETITION
 APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA TO BE 'RELAUNCHED'
 Cardinal O'Brien warns against "undermining the morality of a generation".
 Re-dedication of St. Sophia's in Galston
 Bishop seeks judicial review
 Bishop Mone of Paisley retires
 Cardinal addresses Catholic headteachers
 Opinion Poll backs Cardinal's concerns.
 Bishop Devine comments on Executive's Shared Campus letter
 Clarification on sexual health strategy sought
 Battle against secularism is priority for Christians says Cardinal Battle against secularism is priority for Christians says Cardinal
 Cardinal O'Brien warns against "state-sponsored sexual abuse of children".
 Cardinal welcomes Europe4Family bikers to Scotland
 Cardinal Keith O'Brien comments on marriage statistics
 Church leaders support peace walker
 Bishop rejects Council's schools plan.
 Church opposes HFEA decision
 CARDINAL ASKS FOR PRAYERS FOR POPE
 New Plans for St Peter's Seminary, Cardross
 Cardinal makes ecumenical statement receiving honorary degree
 Statement from Bishop Cunningham
 Fatal fire at St Peter-in-Chains' chapel house, Ardrossan
 Church leaders pray for peace
 Cardinal congratulates Malta
 Family Law Consultation
 Justice and Peace National Secretary remembers Cardinal Winning and reiterates his concerns for asylum seekers.
 New Episcopal Secretary
 Solemn Dedication of St. Columba's Cathedral in Oban
 Comments on death of Frances Shand Kydd
 Scotland's newest Bishop promises "service and friendship".
 Day for Life 2003
 CARDINAL ADDRESSES GENERAL ASSEMBLY
 Bishop Devine asks families to be discerning media consumers.
 Launch of Charter for Catholic Schools
 CARDINAL ASKS MP's TO "CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF LIFE"
 Churches and politicians must work together claims Cardinal
 Bishop Moran urges "partnership" in newly enlarged EU.
 Cardinal asks Canadian students to "seriously consider" living in Scotland
 Cardinal calls laity to greater involvement
 Week of events to mark a united Europe
 Comment from Bishop Logan on St. Serf's fire
 STATEMENT ON THREATENING MAIL SENT TO CATHOLIC PRIESTS
 New Bishop for Galloway
 Reflections on departing for Rome
 Bishop Murray welcomes new Episcopal Bishop of Argyll and The Isles
 New Rector for Scotus Seminary
 Catholic Bishops Announce New Commission for Priests & Vocations
 Catholic Church welcomes Parliaments Rwanda motion
 Sign a friend to Text Alerts & win "The Passion" tickets
 Cardinal O'Brien on Family Law Bill proposals
 Scotus College On Pilgrimage To Whithorn.
 Scotus College annual fundraising event
 Pope John Paul II and President of the EU Parliament, to receive Charlemagne Prize
 Memorial Mass for Victims of Madrid massacre
 Church launches nationwide promotion of "The Passion"
 Catholic Church in Scotland launches text alert service
 STATEMENT FROM CARDINAL O'BRIEN FOLLOWING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MADRID
 Cardinal O'Brien announces new Rector for Pontifical Scots College in Rome.
 Papal Icon to Tour Scotland
 Cardinal O'Brien hosts reception for Scot's Rugby fans in Rome.
 Cardinal O’Brien calls on Catholics to make their voices heard and urges “increased action” on the part of Christians in Scottish society.
 Cardinal O'Brien calls on Scottish MP's to consider the implications of Asylum & Immigration Bill.
 Cardinal O'Brien's tribute following the death of Archbishop Denis Hurley
 Comment from Justice and Peace Commission on Unemployment Sunday
 Bishop Mone pleads for return of Ay family.
 Comment from Cardinal O'Brien following the decision by the University of Edinburgh to award him an honary degree.
 Scottish re-launch for Bishops' magazine
 Statement from Cardinal Keith O’Brien on the opening of the Dalkeith shared campus.
 Statement from Bishop Joseph Devine following the fire at Rose Park Care Home
 Statement on shared campus proposals in North Lanarkshire from Bishop Joseph Devine.
 Catholic Bishops issue comprehensive statement on Marriage and the Family.
 CLARIFICATION ON SHARED CAMPUS PROPOSALS IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE
 Tragic Glasgow Mum Calls On George The Gorilla To Help Battle Against Meningitis
 Ordination of Rev. James Bell
 Message for Justice and Peace Sunday from Bishop John Mone
 Scottish Bishops make 2004 year of "Life and Family"
 Bishops appoint Assistant General Secretary
 Clarification on Shared Campus arrangements from Michael McGrath
 Christmas and New Year reflections from Cardinal Keith O'Brien
 Presentation to Catholic Education Commission 'Field Officer' Mr John Oates
 Cardinal Winning's Anniversary
 Scottish Church Decline is Not Inevitable
 St. David’s Primary School children help Zambia’s children.
 Church responds to Scottish executives consultation on 'Religious Hatred'.
 Statement on IRAQ from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland Meeting at Scotus College.
 Mr. Jack McConnell comments on the Elevation of Cardinal O'Brien
 Ordination of new Bishop of Aberdeen
 Cardinal calls for Re-Christianisation of Scotland
 Catholic Priest calls on MSP's to serve "not power but the supreme ideal of justice".
 Cardinal's reaction to Pontifical Council appointments
 Church appoints National Director of Child Protection.
 Catholic Bishops speak out on marriage and the family
 Press Conference Invitation
 Cardinal stresses continuity at opening mass of new school
 Cardinal urges politicians to support marriage.
 Cardinal welcomes Moderator-Designate
 ST. Mary's Kenmure
 Statement from Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien following his elevation to the College of Cardinals;
 Important information for journalists covering the forthcoming consistory and the elevation of
 Cardinal-designate Keith O'Brien departs for Rome
 Pope appoints new Bishop to Aberdeen
 Speaking in response to Archbishop Conti's pastoral Letter on the Family.......
 Urgent Accreditation Information from the Pontifical Council for Social Communications
 Archbishop Keith O'Brien to become a Cardinal
 Archbishop O'Brien's Pastoral Visit to Romania
 NCPPD Chairman calls on clergy "to speak with one voice"
 Profession of Faith taken by Cardinal Designate Keith Patrick O'Brien
 Invitation to background briefing on Cloning and Bioethics
 £1m Endowment Appeal for Scots College, Rome launched.
 Catholic Education Director urges teachers to "focus on their faith."
 Vatican releases a document restating the teaching of the
 Cardinal-designate calls for unity and prayer.
 Scottish premier of Pope's play in Glasgow.
 Sexual Health Strategy Reference Group
 Accrediation details and travel information for journalists
 Scotus College Staff and Students Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Pilgrimage to Eilan Ban
 Director of the Catholic Education Service Appointed
 Invitation to a Press Conference Announcing the new Director of the Catholic Education Service.
 The Saltire / Herald annual debate
 Bishop John Mone calls on Jack McConnell to defend or denounce the Dungavel Detention Centre's "Family Unit".
 Scotland's Catholic Bishops urge Catholic community to use their vote on 1st May
 Scotland's Catholic Bishops meet the Pope
 St. Philip's School, The Good Shepherd Centre and Cora Foundation welcome Scottish Executive's Announcement
 Statement from the Catholic Bishops' of Scotland on the commencement of military action in Iraq
 Catholic Bishop speaks out on detention of asylum seekers children
 Catholic Media Office opens Glasgow ISDN studio.
 Bishops will travel to Rome this week on their five-yearly, 'Ad limina' visit
 Church welcomes Parliamentary support.
 Church reacts to "offensive" and "insulting" publication.
 Meeting of the Scottish Interfaith Council
 INFORMATION ON THE CONSISTORY AND OTHER EVENTS FOR CARDINAL-ELECT O'BRIEN
 Bishop welcomes new Justice and Peace appointment.
 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP KEITH PATRICK O'BRIEN
 Bishop Devine's response to North Lanarkshire Council's proposals for Education
 Launch in Glasgow of support and information group for Christians persecuted in Asian countries.
 Pope's Prayer to Mary in Scottish Parliament
 Catholic Church welcomes research into Scottish catholic schools
 Statement from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland
 STATEMENT FROM THE BISHOPS' CONFERENCE OF SCOTLAND ON IRAQ
 Bishop urges "Fresh appraisal of basis on which 'Just War' is agreed"
 Letter of condolence to the Queen on the death of her sister
 "Embryos are not clusters of exploitable cells."
 Catholic Church in Scotland present its submission to the National Debate on Education
 Bishop launches Broadcasting Studio
 President of Sciaf Speaks Out On Middle East Crisis
 World Youth Day celebrations in Toronto, Canada
 Catholic Archbishop attacks hospital's "arrogant and unacceptable"
 Seminary Provision
 The 'National Debate' Conference on Catholic Education
 Statement from Bishop John Mone on the crisis facing the fishing industry in Scotland.
 Bishop Murray to visit Scots College in Spain
 Statement From Fr Gerry Prior's Parents Following His Suicide.