The roof of St Ninian’s, Tynet sadly has been damaged due to the high winds…
Thanks to some tree surgeons and a roofer, the tree has been removed and the chapel is now watertight.
WHO Stole Christmas? – Kids Holiday Club
Scottish Interfaith Week – 11-18 November 2018
Our religious traditions are diverse. But our differences are not the cause of conflict and dispute, or a cold distance between us… We believe and hope in a fraternal world. We desire that men and women of different religions may everywhere gather and promote harmony… Our future consists in living together. (Pope Francis, Assisi Sept. 2016) Continue reading “Scottish Interfaith Week – 11-18 November 2018”
World Mission Sunday 2018
World Mission Sunday 2018
Dear brothers and sisters,
The average age of people in the world today is about 28. It follows that most of the one and a quarter billion members of the Catholic Church are young. That is even more striking when we look at the Church in Africa where the average age of Catholics is 19 and in Asia it is 24. Continue reading “World Mission Sunday 2018”
Day for Life 2018
THE EVIL OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING – MODERN SLAVERY
As you know, the Annual Day for Life falls on the Feast of the Visitation of our Lady, 31st May, which this year occurs on a Thursday. So that the whole Catholic Community can participate in this important annual reminder of the dignity and sacredness of human life, the Bishops of Scotland ask you to celebrate it in your parishes on a free Sunday as near as possible to this date.
Pastoral Letter on Safeguarding
My Dear People,
I write, on behalf of all the Bishops of Scotland, to draw your attention to the publication of our Church’s new Safeguarding materials which come into force on 21 May 2018. These include ‘In God’s Image’, the document which offers comprehensive guidance and instruction on every aspect of Safeguarding, including compliance with new Safeguarding standards. This has been shaped by the recent experience and developing expertise of those involved in the front line of Safeguarding in the Church, both in Scotland and internationally. In ratifying this publication, the Bishops have taken the opportunity to repeat and renew apologies made to those who have suffered any form of abuse, at any time, by anyone representing the Church.
52nd World Communications Day
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
In his message for Communications Sunday this year, Pope Francis reminds us that Communication is part of God’s plan for us, allowing us to express and share all that is true, good, and beautiful. But he warns us, that when we yield to our own pride and selfishness, we can distort our ability to communicate. Continue reading “52nd World Communications Day”