Diocese of Argyll and the Isles - News

Pastoral Music Weekend

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST

The next Diocesan Pastoral Music Weekend will take place at Kinnoull, 29 - 31 August 2008. All are welcome!

Celebrating Our Lady of the Isles

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST

The Statue of Our Lady of the Isles, Rueval, South Uist, was consecrated on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15th, 1958, by Rt Rev Kenneth Grant, Bishop of Argyll and the Isles. To mark the 50th anniversary of the consecration, Mass will be celebrated at the Statue by Rt Rev Ian Murray, present Bishop of the Diocese, along with the clergy, on Sunday, 17th August, at 3pm. The Mass will be followed by a light reception at Eochar School. All are welcome to take part in this pilgrimage.

Fr. William's fundraiser for Zambia

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST

During July Fr. William Maclean of St. Margaret's, Lochgilphead is doing a sponsored cycle for the Mthunzi & Lilandi Initiative (Scottish Registered Charity SC038694)

Scalan Pilgrimage

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST

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.

Fr. Ted Murphy R.I.P.

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST

Father Ted Murphy died in the early hours of Sunday 8 June. May he rest in peace.

Fr. Murphy had been seriously ill for some months and died peacefully at home in Caol where he had been living in retirement. His Funeral Mass will take place at St. Margaret's, Roy Bridge on Thursday 12 June at 12 noon.

Bishop Ian's Pastoral Letter for Vocations Sunday

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST

"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."

Bishop Ian's Easter Homily

no@spam.com (Bishop Ian Murray) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Christians find meaning for their existence in the Person of Jesus Christ. Their answer to those who are searching for meaning in their lives is contained in the words of the angel to the women in today’s Gospel: “You are looking for Christ”.

Gaelic Prayers for Lent

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prayers for the Stations of the Cross in Gaelic are available here

Pope's Lenten Message

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Christ made himself poor for you"

In his Lenten message for 2008 Pope Benedict reflects on the importance of almsgiving.

First Minister's Lecture on Catholic Education

no@spam.com (Sr. Mary Jo McCallum) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, 2 February, in the Bute Hall of the University of Glasgow, Rt. Hon. Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, delivered the Cardinal Winning Education Lecture to mark the end of Catholic Education Week. The title of his lecture, which was hosted by the University's Department of Religious Education, was "Celebrating Catholic Education: Reflections on Partnership from 1918 to date and beyond."