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Parish bulletin for Sunday 6th September 2026 - The 23rd Sunday of the Year (A)
08/09/2026

Parish bulletin for Sunday 6th September 2026 - The 23rd Sunday of the Year (A)

30/08/2026

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝗞 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗲

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has welcomed the appointment of Tammy Sandhu as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, following the formal presentation of her Letters of Credence to Pope Leo XIV in Rome.

Ms Sandhu succeeds Christopher Trott and brings considerable diplomatic experience to the role. She previously served as British Consul General in San Francisco and has held diplomatic posts in India, Brussels and Morocco, as well as serving in Iraq and Kenya. She joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2005 and was awarded an MBE in 2021.

Congratulating the new Ambassador, Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said:

“On behalf of the bishops and the Catholic community in Scotland, I warmly congratulate Tammy Sandhu on her appointment and assure her of our prayers and very best wishes as she begins this important role.

“The relationship between the United Kingdom and the Holy See is an important and longstanding one, providing opportunities for dialogue and cooperation on many of the great challenges facing our world, including peace, human dignity, religious freedom and care for the most vulnerable.

“We wish Ambassador Sandhu every success in strengthening that relationship and look forward to working with her during her time in office.”

28/08/2026

Bishop Keenan has announced a series of clergy moves and appointments today, Friday 28th August 2026.

Father Laurent Bahati, currently Administrator at Saint Aidan’s, Johnstone and Christ the King, Howwood has been stepped down from this role to resume the role of Curate in these parishes as well as in Saint Margaret’s, Johnstone.

Monsignor Gerard Gallagher, currently Parish Priest of Saint Patrick’s, Greenock will move to become Parish Priest of Saint Aidan’s, Johnstone, Saint Margaret’s, Johnstone, and Christ the King, Howwood.

Canon David Boyd, currently Parish Priest of Saint Bernadette’s, Erskine and Saint John Bosco’s, Erskine will move to become Parish Priest of Saint Patrick’s, Greenock.

Canon John Eagers, currently Parish Priest of Saint James’s, Renfrew and Saint Columba’s, Renfrew will move to become Parish Priest of Saint Bernadette’s, Erskine and Saint John Bosco’s, Erskine.

Father Paul Brady, currently Parish Priest of Saint Margaret’s, Johnstone, will move to become Parish Priest of Saint James’s, Renfrew and Saint Columba’s, Renfrew.

Canon Des Berry, currently Parish Priest of Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick’s, Wemyss Bay will retire.

Canon Michael McMahon, currently Parish Priest of Saint Conval’s, Linwood will move to become Parish Priest of Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick’s, Wemyss Bay.

Father Joe McGill, currently Curate at Saint John’s, Barrhead, will move to become Parish Priest of Saint Conval’s, Linwood. He has also been appointed Chaplain to St Benedict’s High School, Linwood.

Moreover, as well as the above clergy moves, Bishop Keenan has made the following appointments:

Father Jonathan Whitworth has been appointed Vicar Episcopal for Education.

Father John Morrison has been appointed Director of Diocesan Pilgrimages.

Canon Joe Balmer has been appointed Vicar Episcopal for Caritas.

Father Ryan Black has been appointed Chaplain to Trinity High School, Renfrew.

Father Paul Laverty has been appointed Chaplain to Saint Luke’s High School, Barrhead.

Father Thomas John has been appointed Spiritual Director to the Diocesan SSVP.

Canon Jim Duggan and Father Maurice Callaghan have been appointed as Canons de numero of the Cathedral Chapter.

These appointments will take effect on Friday 18th September 2026.

Please pray for all priests and parishes involved. Bishop Keenan has expressed his gratitude to all those involved in this set of moves and changes, for their willingness and desire to serve the Diocese of Paisley in these new roles. In a special way, he has expressed his gratitude to Canon Des Berry for a lifetime of service to the diocese and wishes him many happy years of well-deserved retirement. Finally, he has complimented Father Matthew Carlin on his readiness to serve as Vice-Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome.

Parish bulletin for Sunday 23rd August 2026 - The 21st Sunday of the Year (A)
23/08/2026

Parish bulletin for Sunday 23rd August 2026 - The 21st Sunday of the Year (A)

Parish bulletin for Sunday 16th August 2026 - The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary
18/08/2026

Parish bulletin for Sunday 16th August 2026 - The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

Parish bulletin for Sunday 2nd August 2026 - The 18th Sunday of the Year (A)
05/08/2026

Parish bulletin for Sunday 2nd August 2026 - The 18th Sunday of the Year (A)

Parish bulletin for Sunday 26th July 2026 - The 17th Sunday of the Year. (Year A)
25/07/2026

Parish bulletin for Sunday 26th July 2026 - The 17th Sunday of the Year. (Year A)

Parish bulletin for Sunday 5th July 2026 - The Fifteenth Sunday of the Year (A)
07/07/2026

Parish bulletin for Sunday 5th July 2026 - The Fifteenth Sunday of the Year (A)

Parish bulletin for Sunday 28th June 2026 - The Solemnity of St Peter & St Paul
07/07/2026

Parish bulletin for Sunday 28th June 2026 - The Solemnity of St Peter & St Paul

17/06/2026

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION

This year Canon Desmond Berry celebrates fifty years since his ordination with Mass at 6pm on Friday 26th June in Saint Andrew's Church, Greenock. All are most welcome.

In addition, as part of the Golden Jubilee weekend, the parish of Saint Joseph & St Patrick's, Wemyss Bay are having an extended tearoom, from 11am until 1pm on Sunday 28th June to which everyone is invited. An opportunity to get together over tea and scones, to swop stories and mark this wonderful milestone for Canon Berry.

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