Click here to read Fr. William Maclean's article on the Gospel of Mark.

Catch up on the latest news from Fr. Colin in Ecuador here.

Read about Sr. Therese's Golden Jubilee celebration at St. John's, Caol here .

Click here to see recent Cathedral Lights Dedications and find out how to make a dedication.

Visit the new website of the Catholic community of Barra and Vatersay.

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Today at the end of Mass in St. Columba's Cathedral, the mitre, crozier, ring and pectoral cross of our new Bishop were blessed in preparation for tomorrow's Ordination.
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On Thursday, 6 November 2008 many travelled long distances from various parishes of the Diocese to join Bishop Ian in a farewell Mass of Thanksgiving. » Read More

Pope Benedict XVI today announced that he has appointed Monsignor Joseph Toal as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Argyll & the Isles.
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Today Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate the opening Mass of the 12th Synod of Bishops taking place in Rome. The theme of the synod is The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church. The bishops will meet six days a week for three weeks. » Read More

During this week we are asked to be especially aware of the Church's constant need for dedicated men and women to serve as priests and religious. We pray particularly for the needs of our own country and diocese.
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Over 1000 people took part in the recent Fishermen's Mass and Blessing of the Boats on the Isle of Barra. » Read More

The first Sunday of July each year is the occasion of the Annual Pilgrimage to Scalan, in the Braes of Glenlivet. The purpose of the pilgrimage, organised by the Scalan Association, is to remember the past and to pray for the future. This year some 100 pilgrims from various parts of Scotland gathered for the celebration of Mass at the historic site. The homily was preached by Canon Donald MacKay, Administrator of St. Columba's Cathedral, Oban.

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"Many young people today are searching for a life that will offer satisfaction and fulfilment. Many feel the promptings of the Holy Spirit urging them to something new, to a new and different way of living. I would invite them to consider ordained ministry or religious life in this diocese as that kind of life."

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