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  05/01/2021

  Statement of the Bishops Conference

  Following the First Minister’s statement that all places of worship will close until Monday 1 February 2021, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have issued the following statement: “Recognising the dangers posed by […]

• 02/01/2021

  Pastoral Letter for Day of Peace

  The Solemnity of the Epiphany is traditionally a Day of Prayer for Peace. A pastoral letter has been written by Bishop William Nolan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland […]

• 27/12/2020

  Light Shines in Darkness – Scotland’s Catholic Bishop’s Letter of Hope

  In a National Pastoral Letter to Scotland’s Catholic community, the Catholic Bishops of Scotland have highlighted “reasons for hope, as we live through these difficult times”. The document, suggests society […]

• 20/12/2020

  Recent Government Announcement – A Note from Bishop Hugh

  Dear All, The Christmas plans of many of us have been thrown into disarray by the Government’s announcements of last night. These announcements are driven by a desire to act […]

• 08/12/2020

  Our Lady Of Aberdeen Book – Reprinted

  “Our Lady of Aberdeen” is the name given in Scotland to a remarkable statue which was saved from destruction in Aberdeen during the Reformation. For sixty-five years it was hidden […]

• 30/11/2020

  Light of the North Advent Issue

  Welcome to our new online version of the Light of the North! The presentation of the magazine is rather different for this issue with some exciting new features, including embedded […]

• 26/11/2020

  Christmas Church Attendance

  As we approach the Christmas season, parishioners throughout the diocese have been asking about arrangements for Masses over the festive period and in light of recent Scottish Government guidance surrounding […]

• 19/11/2020

  ACN’s #RedWednesday Campaign

  ACN’s #RedWednesday Campaign which will take place on Wednesday 25th November 2020. This is the day set aside by Aid to the Church in Need to remember and pray for persecuted Christians. Approximately […]