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Annual Pro-Life Torchlight Rosary and Procession from George Square, Glasgow to St Andrew’s Cathedral for Mass. Rosary led by Bishop John Keenan, Celebrant Fr Jim Dean, Thursday 18th Oct 2018.Welcome and Introduction from John Deighan CEO of SPUC Scotland.Photo by and copyright of Paul Mc Sherry 07770 393960 @Paulmcsherry2

Political parties lambasted for their abortion proposals in UK

November 29th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

The Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have been called out by Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) for pledging to decriminalise abortion in their election manifestos. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party has come under fire from Right to Life UK for pledging almost £300 million to support abortions internationally. Decriminalisation The Liberal Democrat Party manifesto, released on November 20, says that it will ‘decriminalise abortion across the UK while retaining the existing 24-week limit.’ The Labour Party manifesto published November 21, says the party will ‘uphold women’s reproductive rights and decriminalise abortions’—with no guarantee to retain the existing time limit. As well ... continue reading.
Justice & Peace Scotland, Close Dungaval rally, at Dungaval House, Immigration Removal Centre, Sunday 25th Nov 2019.
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Dungavel Immigration Centre protest sees Bishop call for an end to detaining asylum seekers

November 29th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Bishop William Nolan of Galloway Diocese called on the UK Government to adopt a ‘more welcoming policy towards those in need’ as he addressed the crowd protesting outside Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre last weekend. - By Colette Cooper... continue reading.


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Education academic sets record straight on research

November 29th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A leading professor on Catholic education has said he is ‘disappointed that some of the very positive findings’ within his recent academic journal were ‘completely ignored’ by the secular media in their reporting. ... continue reading.


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Vatican official visits Glasgow for Cardinal Winning lecture to discuss Church and State

November 22nd, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

THE VATICAN'S Secretary of State of the Holy See was in Glasgow last weekend to provide the 21st Cardinal Winning Lecture at Glasgow University.... continue reading.


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Concern over ‘hostiliy’ to Christians as pro-life candidate deselected

November 22nd, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

The Church in Scotland has called out 'hostility' shown towards religious political candidates as a Catholic Liberal Democrat candidate was deselected by the party for his pro-life views.... continue reading.


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Vote with your Faith and conscience, urge bishops ahead of General Election

November 22nd, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Scottish bishops have urged Catholics to vote for an 'individual representative who reflects as closely as possible our beliefs' in the upcoming General election. ... continue reading.


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Bishop speaks out in fear for refugee evictions as homeless man dies in cold

November 22nd, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

BISHOP William Nolan of Galloway Diocese has said sub-zero ‘winter weather’ should make all those involved in the eviction of refugees ‘realise that this is not a legal matter but a moral one.’... continue reading.


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Faith is the ‘leaven in the bread’ of Celtic FC

November 15th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

St Mary’s Church in Glasgow’s Calton held the annual Celtic memorial Mass on Monday evening to celebrate the ‘historic links between the parish and football club.’... continue reading.


Bishops’ Conference updated on council rep voting rights threat

November 15th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

The Scottish Catholic Education Service has revealed seven local authorities will not change the current role of Church representatives on education committees.... continue reading.


Masters degree for Sister, 79, after dedicated life of little ways

November 15th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A Carmelite nun has received her Masters degree in Theology as she prepares to turn 80-years-old.... continue reading.


Scots in Rome celebrate Mass before football match

November 15th, 2019 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Priests and seminarians from Scotland joined over 350 Celtic fans in Rome last week to celebrate Mass and the history which ties an ‘unbroken line of men’ travelling to the Pontifical Scots College to study for the priesthood.... continue reading.



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