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Rt. Rev. Joseph Toal, Bishop of Argyll & the Isles
Bishop Joseph's Pastoral Letter for Lent 2010
- By Bishop Joseph Toal
- Published 19/02/2010
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As our foreheads are marked with ashes the call of the Prophet Joel is “Turn to the Lord your God again”, and of the Apostle Paul, “Be reconciled to God”. The season of Lent is a time, an opportunity, to come back, to open our hearts and souls to the presence of God, to be touched by the person of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and, freed from sin, to allow the Spirit to direct our lives in the ways of love, justice and peace.
Bishop Joseph's Christmas Message
- By Bishop Joseph Toal
- Published 24/12/2009
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As we approach the Feast of Our Lord’s Nativity I extend
to you my good wishes and prayer. I do so in gratitude for your own prayers and
support for me during my first year as Bishop of Argyll and the Isles. It has
been a pleasure and privilege to meet you during my pastoral visits earlier in
the year and to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation in many of the parishes
in more recent weeks. Thank you for the warm welcome I have received and for
your hospitality and kindness......
Pope Benedict's Letter to Priests
- By Website Editor
- Published 15/11/2009
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To mark the opening of the Year of the Priest on the Feast of the Sacred Heart 2009 Pope Benedict XVI has issued a letter to priests throughout the Church.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
- By Website Editor
- Published 14/05/2009
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In his message for this World Day of Prayer for Vocations Pope Benedict stresses that prayer for vocations should be continuous and trusting.
Christmas 2008
- By Website Editor
- Published 20/12/2008
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A pastoral letter from Bishop Joseph Toal to be read or distributed on the Sundays before or after Christmas 2008.