Motherwell Diocese

12/06/2026

Today, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is also the day of prayer for the sanctity of priests. Please pray for your priests and all the priest of the Diocese today.

Bishop Toal will celebrate Holy Mass at 1.00pm today in St Francis Xavier’s Carfin with the priests of the Diocese. All welcome to come along and pray for your priests.

11/06/2026

Take part in this years National Pilgrimage to Whithorn in honour of St Ninian on 29th/30th August accompanied by Bishop Toal. Contact Jim McKelvie at [email protected] for more info!

10/06/2026

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS
Please share out to as many as possible in your parishes.
Friday 12th June at 1.00pm - St Francis Xavier Church, Carfin Grotto

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

Bishop Toal joined the parish community of St Mary's Lanark on Sunday, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, to present the Benemerenti Medal to eight parishioners.

The church was filled to capacity for the beautiful Mass during which parish priest, Fr John Paul McShane, gave a short explanation as to why the medals had been awarded to each recipient. They wish to say how grateful, humbled and proud they are to have been given such an honour.

The recipients were Kevan Carty, Pat Brady, Mary Margaret Meldrum, Grace Abernethy, Hugh Kennedy, John Reilly, Jim McAlavey and Tom Mullen who were all recognized for their dedicated service to St Mary’s Parish.

07/06/2026

Sunday Reflection with Bishop Toal - 7 June 2026

07/06/2026

Last Friday, Bishop Toal visited Sacred Heart Primary in Bellshill to celebrate Mass for the pupils, staff and families for their upcoming Feast Day. He was joined by Fr Stuart Parkes and Deacon Jim Aitken. During the Mass the Bishop blessed the new school building which is part of the Orbiston Community Hub.

After Mass, the Bishop took time to visit each classroom, meeting pupils and staff, as they begin this new chapter in the life of Sacred Heart Primary.

06/06/2026

04/06/2026

Fabulous day out at Lindisfarne for St Stephens 50th anniversary of the parish.

03/06/2026