in St. Patrick’s church hall Greenock on Saturday 31st May starting at 2pm . All proceeds will be for the Paisley Diocese Youth to Lourdes fund.

Friday 6th June from 7.30pm. St Mary's Church Hall, Paisley. £5 entry. BYOB. Live music from David MacPhee & Stephen Donnelly . Raffle and Auction donations appreciated. Contact [email protected] for tickets.

The pre-pilgrimage meeting will be held in St Ninian's Hall, Gourock on Sunday 8th June at 2pm. This is an opportunity meet fellow pilgrims and find out information regarding the pilgrimage. You can also ask any questions you may have. We would recommend that you attend or send a representative to the meeting. Also a reminder that all pilgrims are asked to make their own way to Glasgow airport for the commencement of the pilgrimage.

Sunday 18th May - St Francis', Port Glasgow: Bishop John and the Marriage, Family, and Life Commission warmly invite you to join families throughout the Diocese for an afternoon of celebration & fun in honour of Mary, our Mother! The day will begin at 2 pm in St Francis of Assisi - Port Glasgow parish hall and will include prayer, games, activities for children and refreshments for all. We will conclude with Holy Mass at 4pm, celebrated by Bishop John.

Bishop John Keenan warmly invites all engaged and married couples, along with their families and friends, to St Mirin's Cathedral Paisley on Sunday 15th June, The Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity, to celebrate the gift of marriage! The celebration begins with Mass at 11am, followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall. Please note children and family members are most welcome! The details of those celebrating any significant anniversaries this year can be emailed to Rebecca Harrison at the Marriage and Family Office [email protected]

Sunday 11th May 2025

Jesus trusts Peter with the care of his flock. We too are called to be shepherds, guiding and nurturing those around us. Could you use your gifts and talents to serve the Church and build up the Body of Christ as a Priest in the Diocese of Paisley?. For more information

As part of our shared commitment to improving safeguarding practice across our Diocese, a joint Parish Priest & PSC Training Event has been arranged for Thursday 22nd May at 6pm at St Mirin’s Church Hall. Areas that will covered on the night include recent changes to Disclosure & PVG legislation; what good safeguarding governance looks like within Parishes; and also to promote some forthcoming survivor support and localised training events. Bishop John will also attend the event as part of his Pastoral role in supporting our parish communities to feel safe & protected. Please advise our Safeguarding Admin office of your availability to attend at [email protected] or via telephone on 0141 847 6138. A light buffet & refreshments will be available on the night. For any additional information required please contact our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Gerry McBride at [email protected] or 07939 486290.

Training has been organised into one course only.  If you are a new volunteer, or one who completed Part 1 training more than one year ago, you are invited to sign up for one of the following training sessions. Please inform your Parish Safeguarding Coordinator. To register, please contact Sarah Jane Colhoun at the Safeguarding Office: Tel: 0141 847 6138 or [email protected] Dates: Saturday 10th May at 10.30am in St. Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Paisley; Tuesday 3rd June at 7pm in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Greenock

The next Mass will be celebrated on 6th June – Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Rosary Residence, Greenock at 7pm. Adoration & Confession from 6 pm All welcome.

Monday 12th May 6pm, reception of remains into St. Mary's Church, Greenock. Tuesday 13th May 11.30am, Funeral Mass 2pm Burial in Lennoxtown with his parents.   On Friday 9th May Mgr. Charles Cavanagh’s body will be brought to St. Mary's Presbytery for those who wish to pay their respects. This will begin on Saturday 10th May after the morning Mass and continue until 6pm. This will be repeated on Sunday 11th and on Monday 12th. 

A  Mass will be held in St Mirin's Cathedral at 7pm Monday 5 May 2025 celebrated by Bishop John Keenan with permission from Archbishop Nolan to remember Fr Des Broderick who died on Good Shepherd Sunday 21 April 2024. All welcome.

We aim to implement best practice in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

DIOCESAN PODCAST: Special Episode - The people of the Diocese of Paisley share their memories of Pope Francis (R.I.P.) with presenter Patrick O’Hara. Available at rcdop.org.uk/podcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

YOUNG ADULTS The Young Adults series of 'Ascend the Mountain - 7 Deadly Sins and 7 Lively Virtues’ talks continue with ’Gluttony vs Temperance’ by Fr Paul Denney on Wednesday 30th April at 7pm in the Diocesan Offices. All young Catholics 18-35 are welcome. For more information contact Fr. Joe McGill at [email protected]

The next Mass will be celebrated on 2nd May in St Colm’s, Kilmacolm, at 7pm. Adoration & Confession from 6 pm All welcome.

Join Bishop Keenan on Divine Mercy Sunday, 27th April 2025, for Holy Mass beginning at 2pm. Please find below the link for the stream. This link can be shared with friends and family by email, text message or messenger etc. www.westreamit.co.uk/stconvals The stream will begin at 2pm on Sunday 27th April 2025. Please follow the instructions on the screen to attend.

As part of our shared commitment to improving safeguarding practice across our Diocese, a joint Parish Priest & PSC Training Event has been arranged for Thursday 22nd May at 6pm at St Mirin’s Church Hall. Areas that will covered on the night include recent changes to Disclosure & PVG legislation; what good safeguarding governance looks like within Parishes; and also to promote some forthcoming survivor support and localised training events. Bishop John will also attend the event as part of his Pastoral role in supporting our parish communities to feel safe & protected. Please advise our Safeguarding Admin office of your availability to attend at [email protected] or via telephone on 0141 847 6138. A light buffet & refreshments will be available on the night. For any additional information required please contact our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Gerry McBride at [email protected] or 07939 486290.

Volunteers who have been delegated by their Parish Priests is on Saturday 3rd May; 10:30am - 3pm in the Diocesan Offices. You will be most welcome. 

Why not catch-up on our latest podcasts over Easter? Available to listen to now on the website rcdop.org.uk/podcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts.