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The Scottish Catholic Observer was founded in 1885 and for the last 125 years, it has distinguished itself with quality news coverage. Scotland’s only national Catholic newspaper features ‘Home News’ of the Catholic Church in Scotland as well as regular International Church News, Youth Columns and reports from the Vatican.

Weekly editions contain an opinion page, letters, education and reviews in addition to regular reader competitions.  The paper also lists births, deaths and marriages across Scotland.

The paper carries regular features on Scottish Catholic life and history, weekly columnists alongside a Children’s Liturgy page which explains the liturgy for children.


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Latest edition

PAGE-1-MAY-18-2012

exclusively in the paper

  • Primary pupils bring Fatima Devotion Team’s Rosary project to fruition in feast day Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow.
  • Across Jumbulance blessed by Cardinal Keith O’Brien at Mass for the charity celebrated at Carfin Grotto.
  • St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow, wins national award for extensive restoration project.
  • Bishop Philip Tartaglia’s message for Communication Sunday.

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