Concerns shared by SNP MP who proposes Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill, published today, be left open to future amendments
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Church warns against rushing anti-sectarian bill
Church leaders and spokesmen have warned the Scottish Government against rushing through new sectarianism legislation ahead of the new football season. The government today published proposals under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill and hopes to have parliamentary approval within a fortnight. The bill would then be... read more
SCIAF’s CEO leaves post
— Paul Chitnis steps down after 15 years at the helm of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund
SCIAF’s chief executive Paul Chitnis has left the charity after 15 years at its helm. Mr Chitnis left last Friday, announcing news of his departure to Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund staff and volunteers on the day. Mr Chitnis told his colleagues in an e-mail that he understood his departure would be... read more
Scottish Catholics urged to take part in evangelisation efforts
Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Paisley asks Faithful to join in work ahead of next year’s synod
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has asked Catholic Faithful to become involved in preparations for next year’s Synod of Bishops on the subject of New Evangelisation. Bishop Philip Tartaglia (above) of Paisley, who will represent the Scottish bishops at the synod, has called on individuals, schools and parishes to contribute to... read more
Mary’s Meals wins shed-load of votes
The charity’s home in Dalmally makes national Shed of the Year final
The Argyll home of Mary’s Meals charity has made it through to the finals of this year’s Shed of the Year competition thanks to its remarkable story and thousands of votes from supporters. Calum’s shed, in Dalmally, Argyll, is the headquarters of the Scottish charity, which provides a meal-a-day for more... read more
Former Anglican clergymen ordained priests in Southwark
Seven former Anglican clergy were ordained to the Catholic priesthood for the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham by Archbishop Peter Smith in St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, on Saturday.
Seven former Anglican clergy were ordained to the Catholic priesthood for the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham by Archbishop Peter Smith in St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, on Saturday. Fr Christopher Pearson, Fr Christopher Lindlar, Fr Nicholas Leviseur, Fr Simon Heans, Fr Ivan Aquilina, Fr Edward Tomlinson, Fr Stephen Bould... read more
Scottish news in brief
Archbishop Conti celebrates Mass tonight for Knights of St Columba; ceilidh to thank all those who have raised funds for the Mgr David Gemmell Living Memorial Fund; The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary choose Scottish nun as provincial superior; Mass for new Catholics in Galloway
MASS TONIGHT IN GLASGOW WITH KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA Today, the Feast of St Columba, Archbishop Mario Conti will say Mass for the Knights of St Columba in St Andrews Metropolitan Cathedral, Clyde Street, Glasgow, at 7pm. The order extends a welcome to everyone to join us in this celebration of their patron... read more
Make religious freedom a foreign policy priority
The Conservative Party Human Rights Commission is urging the UK Government to place religious freedom with human rights at the heart of its foreign policy.
The commission’s report on religious freedom, launched this evening by its new chairman Robert Buckland MP, is the result of an inquiry into religious freedom worldwide, with a focus on religious groups who experience particularly virulent persecution. The news follows criticism from Britian’s most senior Catholic clergyman, Cardinal Keith O’Brien, in... read more
Pope appoints Elgin abbot as bishop of Aberdeen
The Vatican announced this morning that Pope Benedict XVI had nominated Abbot Hugh Gilbert as the new bishop of Aberdeen Diocese.
He will succeed Bishop Peter Moran who has been bishop since 2003. Reacting to his appointment, Abbot Hugh who is currently Abbot of Pluscarden Abbey near Elgin, said: “The Holy Father, Benedict XVI, has nominated me to succeed Bishop Peter Moran as Bishop of Aberdeen. As a Catholic Christian and Benedictine monk,... read more
True happiness is to be found in God
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Day for Life message goes to parishes this weekend ahead of celebrations on Tuesday
This year’s Bishops’ Day for Life Message will reflect on what it means to live a full and happy life, reminding the Faithful that true happiness is to be found in God. Day for Life Masses will be celebrated throughout the country on Tuesday May 31 and—in a leaflet to be... read more
US President calls for a return to 1967 borders in setting up Palestinian state
US President Barack Obama has insisted that the ‘1967 border’ must be the ‘basis for negotiations’ to set up a future Palestinian state.
US President Barack Obama has insisted that the ‘1967 border’ must be the ‘basis for negotiations’ to set up a future Palestinian state. Speaking in a Middle East policy speech, ahead of his European tour this week, which included the UK and Ireland, Mr Obama (right) said the issue was key... read more
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- Lord Advocate Frank Mullholland addresses Justice Committee on anti-hate, anti-sectarian football bill
- Scottish conservative leadership candidate Ruth Davidson speaks out in favour of faith schools in Scotland
- Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Archbishop Mario Conti at Investiture Mass for Knights of the Holy Sepulchre.
- Cardinal Keith O’Brien celebrated Mass in St Catherine’s Convent in Edinburgh for the 90th anniversary of the Legion of Mary
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