St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley – The Mother Church of the Diocese of Paisley

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Welcome

Welcome to St Mirin’s Cathedral, the mother church of the Diocese of Paisley. Built in 1808, the original parish church was the first stone-built Roman Catholic church in post-Reformation Scotland. In 1948, the present building was raised to cathedral status, following the erection of the Diocese of Paisley in 1947.

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Clergy

Monsignor Joseph Burke

Administrator

Father Paul Laverty

Curate

Deacon Patrick Doogan

Deacon

Safeguarding

Our Parish Safeguarding Advisors:

Anna Lynch anna.lynch@rcdop.org.uk & Jennifer Walsh Jennifer.walsh@rcdop.org.uk

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor

Gerry McBride – safeguardingadvisor@rcdop.org.uk or 07939 486 290

In Gods Image v.2 can be viewed on the Scottish Bishops Conference website https://www.bcos.org.uk/Safeguarding

The Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (SCSSA) https://www.scssa.org.uk

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Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi on Oct. 27 for a gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace convened by St. John Paul II, the Vatican announced Friday.The decision follows medical advice as the pope continues to recover from thoracic surgery performed last week.More: www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-cancels-assisi-visit-on-doctors-advice …

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✝ Young Adults Talks: The Young Adults talks on "Vocation: Becoming who God wants you to be!"Continues Wednesday 28th October at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, Incle Street, Paisley, with Father Paul on "Knowing the voice of God".All young adults (18-35 yrs old) welcome. 😀🙏Excited to announce our mini series between September and December!We are gonna talk about discernment and how to work out what God is calling you to! Excited to announce our mini series between September and December! Invite yer pals, get the word out there! 30th September 28th October 25th November All talks are at 7pm in the Diocesan Office, followed by Benediction then off to the pub! …

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SPECIAL CELEBRATION AT SAINT MARY’S, PAISLEYAs part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Saint Mary’s, we will celebrate a special Mass on Sunday 25th October at 10am for everyone who has received a Sacrament in our church—including Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Holy Orders. Whether the Sacrament was celebrated recently or many years ago, we warmly invite you and your family to return and give thanks for the part Saint Mary’s has played in your journey of faith. A particularly warm invitation is extended to anyone who has not been to church for a while. Please know that you will be very welcome—there is always a place for you at Saint Mary’s. Please spread the word and invite family members, friends and former parishioners to join us for this joyful anniversary celebration. #catholic #catholics #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprayer #CatholicCommunity #catholicmass #catholicmasstoday #catholicmassreadings …

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October Devotions📿 🙏🌹 Each Sunday in October at 5pm, devotions will be held at Our Lady’s Altar in St Mirin’s Cathedral.Rosary, reflection, Litany of Loreto, Salve Regina.All are most welcome.“The Rosary is a spiritual weapon in the fight against evil, against all violence, for peace in hearts, in families, in society, and in the world.”Pope Benedict XVI"The Rosary is my favourite prayer."St. John Paul II#stmirinscathedral #dioceseofpaisley #octoberdevotions #BlessedMotherMary #themonthoftheholyrosary …

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𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗞 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁The UK Budget, to be delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 October, will set out the UK Government’s plans for taxation and public spending alongside an independent assessment of the economic and fiscal outlook from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Its decisions will shape the resources available for public services, devolved governments and support for households and communities across the country.The Catholic Parliamentary Office of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland urges the Chancellor to put human dignity and the common good at the heart of the Budget.That means tackling poverty in all its forms, protecting people who need care, sustaining families and community services, and reversing international aid cuts. Poverty, inadequate housing and healthcare, family breakdown, unemployment and environmental neglect all undermine the dignity of individuals and the wellbeing of society.For households struggling with living costs, this must include targeted energy support for those unable to afford adequate heating, alongside sustained investment in affordable housing and warmer homes. The Budget must address the cost-of-living crisis head on and provide the support people need to meet essential costs, keep their homes warm and live with dignity.The welfare system must also provide adequate support for those in need and practical routes into employment for those able to work.Alongside these commitments, the Budget must provide sustainable funding settlements that enable devolved governments to support all these key areas.Our responsibility to those in need also extends beyond our borders. We urge the UK Government to reverse the planned cut in Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to 0.3% of national income by 2027 and work towards restoring 0.7%. This would support low-income countries and protect essential humanitarian and development programmes from further disruption.The same commitment to human dignity must guide our response to refugees and people seeking asylum. We urge the UK Government to provide safe, legal routes to protection, including resettlement and family reunion, backed by adequate funding. The Budget should also support local authorities and community organisations to welcome people seeking safety and help them rebuild their lives.Community organisations also play a vital role in supporting people in need. They require fair, sustainable and predictable funding, and their experience must help shape policy.Finally, care for the environment must go hand in hand with care for those most affected by change. The Chancellor must provide predictable international climate finance for communities in greatest need and protect low-income households from disproportionate costs in the transition to cleaner energy. …

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3 Sep

𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻: 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱

I note with concern the Scottish Government’s response to a recent parliamentary question on abortion law and access to later-stage abortion services. While

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Busy day at Holyrood as MSPs return after the summer recess.
This afternoon, First Minister John Swinney will set out his plans for the year ahead in the Programme for Government.
Paul McLennan MSP will also ask the Scottish Government about its plans for abortion reform over the

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27 NOV: Feast of the Dedication of the Cathedral #Paisley @PaisleyDiocese 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.
The Cathedral Church of St Mirin, Paisley @stmirinspaisley.
(Consecrated on 27 NOV 1948.) #Cathedral

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