Marriage & Family Life Office, Diocese of Paisley

08/09/2026

Diocesan Retreat Day on Sunday 13th September.

This is for children in P4, P5, P6 and P7.

The theme for this year's retreat days will be Called by God beginning with Abraham - called to go.

The Retreat will take place in St James' church and hall on Greenock Road in Paisley (PA3 2LD). Holy Mass will be celebrated in the church during the Retreat Day.

A light meal will be served as part of the day.

Registration is necessary, and families can do this at https://tinyurl.com/DPY-September-Retreat or by scanning the QR code.

06/08/2026

Diocesan Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church:

Our diocese has arranged the services and pastoral ministry of our own Catholic Marriage Counsellor.

If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling.

The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position.

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06/08/2026

In partnership with SPUC you are invited to join Bishop John Keenan on his coach to London for March for Life UK 2026.

Departing midnight Friday 4th September from Paisley Saint Mirin's Cathedral, with a pickup 12:30am at Glasgow Saint Andrew's Cathedral.

Arriving in London at Emmanuel Centre approx. 7:30am to 8am on Saturday 5th September for the Exhibition, Mass, talks and stall.

Departing on Saturday 5th September at approximately 6pm, dropping off at Glasgow.

For more information:

For further details, visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marchforlife2026

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06/08/2026

25/07/2026

This line from the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly stopped us in our tracks. 🙏 So much of what we bring to our marriage; our productivity, our competence, our capability; is rooted in a quiet belief that our worth depends on what we
can do. But God’s promise in Isaiah says otherwise.
We are not remembered because we are useful. We are remembered because we are loved. Does that land differently for you today than it might have a year ago? 👇

https://smartloving.org/the-gift-wed-rather-not-receive/

25/07/2026

Pilgrimage for Life 2026

The annual Pilgrimage for Life will take place at Carfin Grotto on Saturday, 1 August 2026. Led by Bishop John Keenan, the day offers an opportunity for prayer, reflection and witness to the dignity and sanctity of every human life.

The programme includes:

12:00 noon – Holy Mass
2:00pm – Eucharistic Adoration
2:15pm – Stations of the Cross
2:45pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:30pm – Holy Rosary

Families are especially encouraged to attend.

All are welcome.

25/07/2026

Join us at Carfin Grotto for a special celebration of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.

Bishop John Keenan will celebrate Holy Mass at 3:00pm, as we give thanks for the love, wisdom and witness of grandparents and older people in our families, parishes and communities.

☕ Café Bernadette will be open from 2:00pm and again after Mass.
📍 Carfin Grotto
🕒 Sunday 26 July, 3:00pm

Everyone is warmly invited to attend. Please feel free to bring your grandparents, family members and friends.

17/07/2026

Please join the Holy Mass on Sun 26th of July for Grandparents and the elderly who are such an important part of our society. 3pm, Carfin Grotto celebrated by Bishop John Keenan.

Join us at Carfin Grotto for a special celebration of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly.

Bishop John Keenan will celebrate Holy Mass at 3:00pm, as we give thanks for the love, wisdom and witness of grandparents and older people in our families, parishes and communities.

☕ Café Bernadette will be open from 2:00pm and again after Mass.
📍 Carfin Grotto
🕒 Sunday 26 July, 3:00pm

Everyone is warmly invited to attend. Please feel free to bring your grandparents, family members and friends.

07/06/2026

Thanks to all to came along to our Mass for Marriage last weekend, another brilliant celebration of the gift of married family life!