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    Statement of the Bishops Conference

    Following the First Minister’s statement that all places of worship will close until Monday 1 February 2021, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have issued the following statement: “Recognising the dangers posed by […]

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    Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany 2021

    “The riches of the sea will flow to you, the wealth of the nations come to you.” The word “Epiphany” means manifestation. Something hitherto invisible becomes visible, something previously hidden […]

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    Homily for the Day Mass of Christmas

    “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory” – from the Gospel of John just proclaimed.

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent

    Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent

    We are all very busy preparing for Christmas: there’s an obvious statement! And those preparation are now in disarray. Life is complicated. From the 26th of this month, mainland Scotland […]

  • Pastoral Letter for Day of Peace

    The Solemnity of the Epiphany is traditionally a Day of Prayer for Peace. A pastoral letter has been written by Bishop William Nolan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland […]

  • Light Shines in Darkness – Scotland’s Catholic Bishop’s Letter of Hope

    In a National Pastoral Letter to Scotland’s Catholic community, the Catholic Bishops of Scotland have highlighted “reasons for hope, as we live through these difficult times”. The document, suggests society […]

  • Bishop Hugh: Christmas Message 2020

    A message by Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB for Christmas 2020

  • Recent Government Announcement – A Note from Bishop Hugh

    Dear All, The Christmas plans of many of us have been thrown into disarray by the Government’s announcements of last night. These announcements are driven by a desire to act […]

     

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