• 3rd Feb 2026: The Holy See announces Saint John Henry Newman added to the General Roman Calendar
    3rd Feb 2026: The Holy See announces Saint John Henry Newman added to the General Roman Calendar
    February 3, 2026
    The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has announced that on 3 February 2026, a Decree will be published, adding the memoria ad libitum of Saint John Henry Newman into the General Roman Calendar, together with the related liturgical texts. [Read more]
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  • Bishops Appoint Paisley Priest to Rome
    Bishops Appoint Paisley Priest to Rome
    February 2, 2026
    The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has announced the appointment of Fr Matthew Carlin as Vice Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome. [Read more]
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  • 40 Days for Life: Lenten Vigil 2026
    40 Days for Life: Lenten Vigil 2026
    January 22, 2026
    Have you thought about what you intend to do this Lent? [Read more]
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  • Christian Unity Week
    Christian Unity Week
    January 10, 2026
    Bishop Keenan has invited Reverend James Gibson of Paisley Abbey, to preach at the 11am Mass on Sunday 25th January in St Mirin’s Cathedral. [Read more]
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  • Episcopal Prayer Intentions for 2026
    Episcopal Prayer Intentions for 2026
    January 3, 2026
    The Evangelisation Commission has launched a new initiative for 2026 – Episcopal Monthly Prayer Intentions. [Read more]
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  • Bishops of Scotland Congratulate Lady Rita Rae CBE on receiving Honour from The King
    Bishops of Scotland Congratulate Lady Rita Rae CBE on receiving Honour from The King
    January 2, 2026
    The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland warmly congratulates Lady Rita Rae on her appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in The King’s New Year’s Honours List. [Read more]
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  • Closure of Holy Family Parish
    Closure of Holy Family Parish
    January 2, 2026
    On the Feast of the Holy Family, Bishop Keenan celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark the closure of the parish of The Holy Family in Port Glasgow. [Read more]
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  • Times Thunderer: Scotland's Assisted Dying Bill is unsafe
    Times Thunderer: Scotland's Assisted Dying Bill is unsafe
    December 26, 2025
    Bishop John Keenan and former CMO of Scotland, Harry Burns, from their pastoral and medical perspectives respectively, make clear why Liam McArthur's assisted suicide bill is bad news. [Read more]
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  • A Statement from The Bishops of Scotland
    A Statement from The Bishops of Scotland
    December 19, 2025
    The Scottish Parliament is currently considering amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill, which would seek to change the current religious opt-out provisions in Scottish schools. [Read more]
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  • SPUCTV : Think of the Common Good | Heartbeat
    SPUCTV : Think of the Common Good | Heartbeat
    December 8, 2025
    As Lead Bishop on Life Issues for the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, Bishop Keenan (Diocese of Paisley) was able to tell SPUC TV in detail both what is happening with regards to attacks on life, but also why these attacks are happening. [Read more]
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  • Diocesan Temporary Vacancies
    Diocesan Temporary Vacancies
    November 27, 2025
    The Diocesan Finance Department have 2 temporary vacancies for a minimum of 6 weeks with immediate effect [Read more]
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  • St Mirin’s Cathedral Choir and Friends Pre-Christmas Concert
    St Mirin’s Cathedral Choir and Friends Pre-Christmas Concert "Gloria"
    November 22, 2025
    Deck the halls and mark your calendars for Saturday 6th December [Read more]
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  • Annual Hawkhead Cemetery Mass
    Annual Hawkhead Cemetery Mass
    November 22, 2025
    The annual Holy Mass in Hawkhead Cemetery will be celebrated at 2pm on Sunday 23rd November. [Read more]
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  • St Mirin's Cathedral 40 Hours' Devotion Volunteers Needed
    St Mirin's Cathedral 40 Hours' Devotion Volunteers Needed
    November 22, 2025
    We will celebrate our 40 Hours' devotion again this year, beginning on Sunday 30th November—the First Sunday of Advent—and ending with 7pm Mass on Wednesday 3rd December. [Read more]
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  • Explore Paris with Diocese of Paisley Youth
    Explore Paris with Diocese of Paisley Youth
    November 22, 2025
    Join us in Paris in Autumn 2026 for a pilgrimage filled with faith and friendship! [Read more]
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  • Bishops’ Conference of Scotland announces Luisa Campbell as the next General Secretary
    Bishops’ Conference of Scotland announces Luisa Campbell as the next General Secretary
    November 15, 2025
    The Bishops of Scotland welcome Luisa Campbell to the office of General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland from February 2026, when Fr. Gerry Maguiness completes his second term of office. (Read more)
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  • Diocese of Paisley men receive Papal Knighthoods
    Diocese of Paisley men receive Papal Knighthoods
    November 11, 2025
    The Pope has granted Papal knighthoods to two men from the Diocese of Paisley. [Read more]
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  • Assisted Suicide Bill - Will you reach out and make the difference?
    Assisted Suicide Bill - Will you reach out and make the difference?
    November 8, 2025
    We simply need 6 MSP's to change their vote to being against the Assisted Suicide Bill. Contact your local MSP today. The clock is ticking. [Read more]
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  • Diocese of Paisley PODCAST - Latest Episode
    Diocese of Paisley PODCAST - Latest Episode
    November 8, 2025
    The latest episode of the Diocese of Paisley Podcast is out now. [Read more]
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  • Interfaith Service for Remembrance Sunday
    Interfaith Service for Remembrance Sunday
    November 8, 2025
    You are invited to an interfaith service, hosted by Renfrewshire Interfaith Group and East Renfrewshire Faith Forum and supported by Friends of Barshaw, taking place on Remembrance Sunday. [Read more]
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