St Alphonsus R.C. Church, Calton, Glasgow

11/07/2026

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24/03/2026

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There is a lot going on at Mass on Palm Sunday It’s a wonderful Mass but for our fellow parishioners (young and old) who are neuro-diverse it is a lot to cope with.
If that applies to you or someone you know, come and join us in a quieter, gentle celebration of Palm Sunday in St. Andrew’s Cathedral at 2.30.
Come as you are, bring whatever helps you to feel at home in God’s house and know that Our Lord and our little community are looking forward to welcoming you.

12/03/2026

The Columba Trust was established in 1949 by Lord Colum Crichton-Stuart who wished to support Roman Catholics in the practice of their faith.

The Trust provides financial assistance in support of that aim and also for its' other purposes which include the advancement of education and the relief of poverty.

Lord Crichton-Stuart was concerned about the maintenance of Christian marriage, the support of single mothers and their children and the spiritual support of prisoners. Applications from organisations working in these areas are particularly welcome.

The Trustees are also keen to receive applications from organisations which foster a better understanding of the Catholic faith among young people and encourage their involvement in charitable activities.

Applications are now open.

The Columba Trust provides funding to organisations and individuals for projects which support the practice of the Roman Catholic faith, its ministry and values.

The deadline for applications this year is 30 June 2026.

Further details about the Trust and how to apply for a grant can be found at:

https://columbatrust.org.uk/

05/03/2026

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The special Lent edition of Flourish is now available online and will be in parishes this weekend.
It has an interesting centre spread on how to ‘reboot’ your Lenten observances. The new edition also has the Pope’s letter for Lent, details of a planned pilgrimage for young people to World Youth Day, a focus on the upcoming vote on Assisted Su***de in the Scottish Parliament, details of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Glasgow and news from around the parishes and schools.
Click here to read the latest edition
www.flourishnewspaper.co.uk

03/03/2026

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23/02/2026

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If anyone doubted the quiet revival in Catholicism across the Western world, then this picture is the answer.
This Easter will see 120 ‘new’ Catholics join the Church in the Archdiocese alone – a 20 per cent increase on last year.
The story is the same across Europe, with record numbers of new adult converts being reported in England, Ireland, France and Belgium.
Canon David Wallace, who oversees the RCIA programme for adults seeking to join the Church, said: “It was lovely to see the Cathedral filled with so many people who are hungry to know more about the faith and to live it fully in their daily lives.
“Here at the Cathedral we have been working with 13 adults as they grow in knowledge and faith and it has been a deeply rewarding experience as we accompany them now in this last phase of preparation before they are baptized or received into full communion at Easter.”
Archbishop Nolan said: “It is always one of the highlights of the year for me to preside at the Rite of Election and meet the new generation of people who have made the conscious and active decision to join the Church.
“Recent years have seen a steady growth in numbers, and each of these people can tell their own story of coming to faith, which in itself is an inspiration for us ‘cradle Catholics’.”

13/02/2026

The Holy Father’s message for today…

📣 The Message of Pope Leo XIV for 2026 has been published!
“𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧” 🙏

Read here: https://www.humandevelopment.va/en/news/2026/cuaresma-2026-mensaje-de-papa-leon-xiv.html