The Papal Synod timeline has now been extended, by a year, to 2024. The document for the Continental Stage has now been published and is available on the diocesan website homepage. This will be the focus of the European Assembly in February 2023. Please send any comments to Synod23@rcdop.org.uk

“The recent decision of the UK Supreme Court on the Northern Ireland buffer zone case is very concerning. It is a decision which fails to protect basic freedoms of expression and freedom of assembly. ...click to see full statement

Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, to the Diocese of Paisley's Inaugural Mass for Marriage at 11am on Sunday 20th November 2022 in St Mirin's Cathedral.  Reception in the Cathedral Hall to follow.  Details of those celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office (marriageandfamily@rcdop.org.uk)

The Diocese of Paisley will celebrate World Youth Day Sunday 20th November at the Diocesan Offices in Paisley (just opposite) Saint Mirin's Cathedral. Open to young people presently in s3-6, Click for more details

Temporary Cemetery Assistant (Maternity cover for up to one year) – Part time – three days (09.30am-2.00pm) 15 hours per week Salary - £10.90 per hour For. ore details click here

You are invited to a prayer service at the Peace Garden in Barshaw Park on Sunday 13 November, meeting in the cafe at 2.45 and walking to the Garden at 3p.m. where people of different faiths will speak about Looking after the planet, from the perspective of their own tradition. Everyone is welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you there.

The course which leads to the award of the Catholic Teacher's Certificate (CTC) enabling the recipient to teach Religious Education in the Catholic school. It is taught by the St Andrew's Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education at the University of Glasgow. Setting Out on the Road is for qualified teachers who have not yet obtained their CTC. If you have applied to Glasgow University for this course, the cost is  fully refunded by the diocese on completion of the course and by attending bishop John’s Monthly support seminars. For seminar dates please contact Marianne Boland by emailing curia@rcdop.org.uk  

We are looking for a counsellor to help us expand the work of the marriage counselling service provided by Paisley diocese....click for details

Bishop John will celebrate this special mass on Thursday 15th September on the feast of St Mirin in the Cathedral at 7.00pm – all welcome to attend, refreshments in the hall afterwards.

Bishop John has made a number of new appointments which are detailed here...

National Youth Pilgrimage Join young people from across Scotland, along with Priests and Bishops, for this one day pilgrimage. - Saturday 24th September - Dunkeld, Perthshire: Where ? Dunkeld, Perthshire What happens? Walks to Holy Sites, talks, prayer, ending with Mass at St. Mary's, Pitlochry ...click for more information

Saturday 27th August 10am-2pm in Church grounds St Margret’s Church, Johnstone will host their first car boot and table top sale on the 27th August. People can book spaces for a car if you wish via our Facebook page. All welcome to come along and find a bargain. Teas, coffees and rolls served in the hall.