We invite engaged couples due to be Married in 2024 to register for our final course of this year. Starting on Wednesday 18th September, the course will consist of two evening in-person sessions, and one Saturday morning workshop, which will be held in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Paisley.
WORLD DAY OF CHILDREN – 25th & 26th May 2024. World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – Sunday 28th July 2024. The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly people, so often the victims of the throw-away culture. To mark this day, the National Commission for Marriage and Family and Life are hosting a Mass on 28th July 2024 at the National Marian Shrine in Carfin at 3pm.
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].
You can now download the latest issue of the newsletter from the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland's Commission for Marriage, Family & Life. Download your copy at: https://marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk/newsletter
VALENTINE’S MINI RETREAT The Archdiocese of St Andrew's and Edinburgh is hosting a Valentine's mini-retreat for married couples and those preparing for marriage on Saturday 10th February, 2pm-5pm. For more info about this free event, visit https://www.rcdop.org.uk/news/valentines-mini-retreat
Join families throughout the Diocese in St John’s, Barrhead on Sunday 29th October for an afternoon of celebration and fun in honour of Mary our Mother, including prayer, activities and games for children. The day will begin with refreshments at 2pm, and conclude with Mass at 4pm celebrated by Bishop John.
REDISCOVER YOUR MARRIAGE:The Retrouvaille programme offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10s of 1000s headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending and using the tools provided. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about ‘Retrouvaille’ or to register for the programme commencing with a ‘Virtual’ weekend on 6 - 9 July 2023 or a Face to Face weekend in Welwyn Garden City on 13-15 October 2023 call or text +44 788 7296983 or email [email protected] - or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk
Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, to the Diocese of Paisley's Annual Mass for Marriage at 11am on Sunday 11th June 2023 in St Mirin's Cathedral. Reception in the Cathedral Hall to follow. Details of those celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office ([email protected])
We are pleased to confirm dates for Marriage Preparation courses in 2023. Each course will consist of an evening in-person session, one evening zoom and one 3-hour workshop, which will be held in the Diocesan centre or Cathedral Hall, depending on numbers. It’s worth noting for our couples that the first session will not be available via Zoom for the time being as we felt that in-person yields greater connection and fruit. Couples should be directed to register via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, or by using this link Diocese of Paisley | MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAY REGISTRATION FORM | Paisley, UK (rcdop.org.uk) The cost for the course per couple is £30 which includes an information pack, CTS booklet ‘Cherish your wedding’ and refreshments during the workshop. Once couples have registered we will contact them directly regarding attendance at the course and will send them a certificate of completion. Rebecca Harrison Marriage and Family Administration Diocese of Paisley FEB/MAR COURSE NOW FULLY BOOKED APRIL DATES: Part 1: Wednesday 12th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body Part 2: Wednesday 19th April 7.00pm - 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 29th April 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop AUGUST DATES: Part 1: Wednesday 9th August 7.00pm - 8.30pm, in person, Theology of the Body Part 2: Wednesday 16th August 7.00pm- 8.30pm, via Zoom, NFP and the Family Part 3: Saturday 26 August 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person, Communication Workshop
RETROUVAILLE: A Programme for Couples Struggling in their Marriages Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille is a programme to support couples who have difficulties in their marriage. It brings a positive focus, new hope and helps nourish and grow your marriage. Tens of thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending and using the tools provided. The programme helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. It helps them through difficult times whether they are disillusioned or in deep misery. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about ‘Retrouvaille’ or to register for a Face to Face weekend in Welwyn Garden City on 24 - 26 February 2023, call or text 07887 296983 or 07973 380443 or email [email protected] - or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk
MASS FOR MARRIAGE (Rescheduled) Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, to the Diocese of Paisley's Inaugural Mass for Marriage at 11am on Sunday 20th November 2022 in St Mirin's Cathedral. Reception in the Cathedral Hall to follow. Details of those celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office ([email protected])
Bishop John warmly invites all who wish to celebrate and give thanks for the gift of marriage, especially engaged and married couples, on Sunday 18th September 2022 at 12 Noon in St Mirin's Cathedral. Reception in the Cathedral Hall to follow. Details of those celebrating significant anniversaries can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office ([email protected])
We are looking for a counsellor to help us expand the work of the marriage counselling service provided by Paisley Diocese. If you are an experienced counsellor we offer you an interesting opportunity to broaden your professional practice. You will be provided with CPD training to help equip you for the role. The service was set up in Paisley diocese 4 years ago. It supports couples married in the Catholic church and is underpinned by the Christian tradition. For more information please visit the following link: Diocese of Paisley | Marriage Counsellor | Paisley, UK (rcdop.org.uk)
The X World Meeting of Families will take place in Rome from 22- 26 June 2022. The first married couple to be declared Blessed, Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi will be the patrons of the X World Meeting of Families. The theme for the tenth World Meeting of Families is "Family love: vocation and a path to holiness." PROGRAMME: Wednesday, 22 June: the Festival of Families in the presence of Pope Francis and will be entitled "The Beauty of the Family." Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 June - the Pastoral Congress Saturday afternoon: Holy Mass in St Peter's Square, presided over by the Pope. Sunday: the Angelus.
“We are pleased to confirm dates for Marriage Preparation courses in 2022. Each course will consist of two 90-minute Zoom sessions and one 3-hour workshop, which will be held in the Diocesan centre or Cathedral Hall, depending on numbers. We piloted this format in September of 2021 with very positive feedback. Should any of these arrangements require amendment due to Covid restrictions we will inform you and the couples of any changes directly. Couples should be directed to register via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, or by using this link https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-preparation-day-registration-form The cost for the course per couple is £30 which includes an information pack, CTS booklet ‘Cherish your wedding’ and refreshments during the workshop. Once couples have registered we will contact them directly regarding attendance at the course and will send them a certificate of completion.” John and Liz Holmes, Marriage & Family Office Diocese of Paisley - ALL DATES FOR 2022 ARE ON PARISH WEB.
THE JOY OF LOVE - Pope Francis on Love, Marriage and Family Life. Come and learn more about the beautiful vision of God's plan for human love, marriage and family life contained in Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia. To participate in the special year devoted to this exhortation, a series of 5 evenings explaining and exploring this vision begins on Thursday 17th February in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall from 7.30pm. Specially recorded videos by Pope Francis will be followed by short presentations on the exhortation, along with opportunities for discussion and questions, and a chance to socialise over refreshments. The evening should finish around 9pm. Everyone interested is most welcome to any or all of these evenings. In order to manage social distancing and catering, please register at https://rcdop.org.uk/amoris-laetitia-evening-registration
Paisley Diocese is looking for a counsellor (self-employed) to provide counselling sessions for clients using the service. The applicant will be a therapist with proven expertise in working with couples. The service supports couples married in the Catholic Church, and the service is underpinned by the Christian tradition. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 30th November. See our website for full information on this post.