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Relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux arrive in Scotland for historic visit

28 August 2019   The relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux arrive in Scotland for the first time on Thursday 29thof August, where they will begin a three-week tour of Scotland’s eight Catholic dioceses.   Marie-Francoise-Therese Martin entered the convent aged just fifteen and was canonised a saint in 1925 by Pope Pius XI. Many miracles of healing have been reported throughout the world, including Scotland, through her intercession.   She is a Doctor of the Church, Patroness of the Missions and of the sick. Her relics will be brought to Barlinnie Prison for a special Mass on Monday 16thof September.   Fr Jim Grant, General Secretary of the Bishops’...

New Bishop of Argyll and the Isles

Pope Francis has today appointed Monsignor Brian McGee as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. The diocese has been vacant since April 2014 when Bishop Joseph Toal became the Bishop of Motherwell. Mgr. McGee is currently Vicar General of the Diocese of Paisley and Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish, Port Glasgow.   Reacting to his appointment, Bishop-Elect McGee said:   “It was very humbling, and indeed frightening, to be informed by the Papal Nuncio that Pope Francis had nominated me to be the new Bishop of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. However, after reflection and prayer I now face this mission with quiet but defi...

Ordination of new Bishop of Argyll and Isles

  The Episcopal Ordination of Monsignor Brian McGee as the new Bishop of Argyll and the Isles will take place at St. Columba’s Cathedral in Oban on Thursday 18 February at 7.00pm.    Speaking ahead of his Episcopal Ordination Bishop Elect-McGee said; "I am very much looking forward to my Ordination as Bishop of Argyll. Although it is a challenging vocation God's grace and the kindness of so many people has greatly encouraged me.  I ask for people to pray for me as I prepare".    The new Bishop will be consecrated by ArchBishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh.   Commenting on the ordination of Bishop Elect...

Vatican appoints Motherwell priest as head of Missio Scotland

The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has appointed Fr Vincent Lockhart as the National Director for Scotland of the Pontifical Mission Societies (Missio Scotland). Announcing the appointment, Bishop Joseph Toal, the Bishop of Motherwell said:     “I am pleased to announce that Fr Vincent Lockhart has been appointed by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples as the National Director for Scotland of the Pontifical Mission Societies (Missio Scotland). Fr Vincent has been acting Director for some time and it is good that his five-year term of Office has been confirmed by the Holy See.”       Bishop Toal added;     “The...

Bishops welcome Review Group’s Annual report

....”   Bishop Toal added;   “Safeguarding remains at the heart of the church’s mission and the maintenance of high standards is only possible through independent scrutiny of an autonomous body like the IRG that works separately from the Catholic Church.”   ENDS Peter Kearney Director Catholic Media Office 0141 221 116807968 122291 pk@scmo.org www.scmo.org      ...

Spiritual Support for Safeguarding

...Service, Bishop Toal said;"As we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Our lord, we hear the story of Mary and Joseph as loving parents presenting the Child Jesus to God in the temple according to the Jewish tradition. It is a good day then to pray for all who care for children and to renew our commitment to protect them from any possible harm. In our Evening Prayer we express our desire as a Church to safeguard fully children and vulnerable adults and we ask God's blessing on the clergy and lay faithful who have special responsibilities in carrying out this essential service in our parishes and church organisations."  ENDSPeter KearneyDirectorCatholic Me...