SYNTHESIS REPORT (30th/31st March, 6th/7th April 2024)- please find a copy of this on the Diocesan website. Please continue to pray for the success of this worldwide Synod process.

Young couples (married or soon-to-be) and their little ones are invited to a get-together at St Mirin's Cathedral Hall on Saturday 20th April at 4pm. Tea and coffee will be provided, but don't forget to bring snacks for yourselves and your children. For more information, contact Nikolas Paul: [email protected].

On Thursday 18th April, John Rutter will conduct his recent Missa Brevis and other choral works at the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel. Tickets are free but limited. For more info, visit https://www.rcdop.org.uk/events/john-rutter-conducts-choral-concert.

Information regarding this years Safeguarding Self-Evaluation Exercise has been circulated to the RCDOP email addresses of all PSC’s and Parishes. PSC’s are requested to access this information as soon as possible.  If there are any issues then please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Office on 0141 847 6138.

This service will resume on Tuesday 9thApril after 10am Mass.

The Easter Cemetery Mass celebrated by Bishop John will take place in St Conval’s Cemetery on Divine Mercy Sunday, 7th April, at 2pm.  All are welcome. A livestream link will be made available nearer the time on Diocesan social media.

Reception of Candidates during the Easter Vigil on Saturday 30th March at 8.30pm. Celebrations continue in the hall afterwards. All welcome.

Sunday 7th April @ 2pm

Tuesday morning tea/coffee service is not available for two weeks; will resume on Tuesday 2nd April.

 Divine Mercy devotions in St Francis of Assisi, Port Glasgow. Holy Hour at 2pm; Confessions from 3pm; Benediction at 3.45pm. Those preparing for the Feast of Divine Mercy should begin a personal Novena of Chaplets to the Divine Mercy on Good Friday. 

YOUNG ADULTS (18-35) The ‘Christ in the Covenants’ series continues with a talk from Fr Malcom Hutchison, who will explore the ministry of John the Baptist, at 7pm in the Diocesan Office on Wednesday 10th April. It will end with Adoration and Benediction, followed by an opportunity to socialise. Email Fr Ryan ([email protected]) or Fr Joe McGill ([email protected]) for more details/join our WhatsApp group.

On Palm Sunday, March 24th our 40 Days for Life Vigil outside of the grounds of the QEUH in the Hardgate Road draws to a peaceful close with a traditional silent candle lit hour, to commemorate the lives of all children killed by abortion. Please consider coming along to stand in silence for one hour to witness to the sanctity of human life from conception until death. If attending, please arrive by 6.30pm to collect your candle and lantern holder which will be provided. Stewards will be wearing hi viz vests it is important that you take your instructions from them. Hardgate Road Car Park open until 9.30pm price £5. No parking on the Hardgate Road.

 “The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue.” Jesus gave everything out of love for us. Are you being called to reflect the Master’s sacrifice by offering yourself as a priest? Please speak to our local Vocations Director, Fr. John Morrison tel: 01418895056or email [email protected] 

Fr Ryan Black will walk from St Mirin's Cathedral in Paisley to Celtic Park in May 2024 to raise funds for the Diocese of Paisley Young Adults' Pilgrimage to Poland. All contributions will be gratefully received and all benefactors will be remembered in prayer during the pilgrimage. To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/dopya-poland

RECONCILIATION SERVICE in Saint Columbkille's Chapel Hall, Kirkwood Street , Rutherglen Glasgow G73 2SL.  This will take place on Sunday 24th March at 2.30pm.  Speakers -  Rev' Deacon Eddie McDonald, Joe Livingston.  The theme - Forgiveness . Music, Hymns , Prayers. Tea and Coffee - ALL WELCOME

The Diocese of Paisley has been awarded a grant to recruit a Fundraiser to help expand our work with young people. They should have good sector knowledge (arts/education/faith) and a recent track record of successful bids to make targeted approaches to charitable bodies and be happy to work on a day rate. For more info, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/news/recruitment-fundraiser.

All are welcome to attend the Cardinal Winning Lecture at the University of Glasgow on 20th April, which will look at the nature of Catholic schools. To reserve your place, and to find out more, visit https://www.rcdop.org.uk/events/cardinal-winning-lecture-2024.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE You are invited to join the 40 Days for Life Peaceful Prayer and Fasting Vigil outside of the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, which takes place from 8am until 8pm each day from Ash Wednesday until Palm Sunday. For more info, email [email protected].