The National Pilgrimage of the Church in Scotland to Carfin will will launch preparations for the Holy Year of 2025. The Papal Nuncio will be present with the Bishops of Scotland and the homily will be preached by one of Scotland’s ‘new’ bishops, Bishop Frank Dougan of Galloway.

National Pilgrimage to Carfin: Sunday 1 September, Mass at 3pm. The Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Maury Buendía (Pictured) will attend, along with the Bishops of Scotland. Homily by Bishop Frank Dougan of Galloway. The event will launch preparations for the Holy Year 2025. 📷

On Sunday the parish hosted the post Lourdes reunion of pilgrims - led by the archbishop

#DeathPenalty - Pope Francis says ‘..the Jubilee should commit all believers to collectively call for the abolition of the death penalty’, which the Catechism calls ‘inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person’. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Study reveals Christians form largest group among global migrants - Vatican News vaticannews.va/en/world/news/…

As schools are back after the summer, we want to say a huge thank you for your continued support. We pray that pupils and school staff will sense God’s presence and direction this term 🙏

Assisted Suicide: Scotland's Catholic Bishops call on parliamentarians to focus on the provision of care, not a cheap death, for vulnerable people. youtu.be/FWI0z7CqXSA?si…

This evening we’re hosting the Mary Immaculate Queen family on their feast day, the Queenship of Mary. Mass will be in church hall & live-streamed ChurchservicesTV/Maryhill - no codes - just click the tab MOBILE for hall camera 👍 (can you repost this info for us)

🌍 The Pope emphasized that the migration tragedy cannot be resolved with stricter laws or militarized borders but by facilitating safe and legal routes for those fleeing violence and persecution. He called for solidarity and justice in global migration governance.

One of the most moving moments today at Paisley Abbey. The Papal Nuncio and priests ended the visit by asking to sing the Salve Regina as the Monks would have done each day to end compline. Perhaps the first time this was sung there since the Reformation.

World Rosary Day, united in praying the Holy Rosary for the success of the Jubilee iubilaeum2025.va/en/notizie/com…

September 1: A celebration of God’s decision to create - Vatican News vaticannews.va/en/church/news…

In September, let's join #PopeFrancis in praying for our precious planet. May we listen to the cry of the Earth and stand with those affected by the #ClimateCrisis. Find the Pope's Prayer Intention and our September focus: loom.ly/DZm4O7s

Royal College of Psychiatrists outlines significant concerns about proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-s…

📹 HIGHLIGHTS | After a 13-hour journey on the papal flight, Pope Francis arrives in Jakarta, marking the start of his 45th and longest Apostolic Journey, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore.

The 2nd pat Reilly Memorial lecture below, with Rebekah Lamb eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-henry-n… SCHA The Tablet Archdiocese of Glasgow

Join us on Monday 16th for an online open hour. We’d love to meet you & introduce some of our volunteers. SPRED might be the volunteering opportunity you’ve been seeking. You’re also welcome if interested in SPRED’s support for a family member or someone for whom you care.

This weekend in Archdiocese of Glasgow is the special collection in aid of SPRED. Thank you for whatever you may be able to give. In giving you are part of our special ministry to our fellow parishioners who live with a learning disability. May God bless you for your kindness.