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Oct 10
Fratelli Tutti – On the Fraternity and Social Friendship
Fratelli tutti is the third encyclical of Pope Francis. Inspired by the life and example of St Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis indicates that fraternity and social friendship are the ways to build a better, more just, peaceful and joyful world; to look at it in a different way – with new eyes, calling on …
Oct 01
R C Diocese of Aberdeen – Statement to the Parish on Safeguarding
R C DIOCESE of ABERDEEN Statement to the Parish on Safeguarding (Version 1) The Bishops of Scotland have made the following commitment to Safeguarding: All components of the Catholic Church in Scotland, especially those in …
Sep 20
Season of Creation
To mark five years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter Laudato Sì, on the care of our common home, a ‘Season of Creation’ has been organised, to run from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for Creation) to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). Various online resources are available, including a …
Sep 06
Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body
A Zoom Study Group, is beginning on 15 September, on St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. The group meets fortnightly, from 8.00pm-9.30pm. There is no charge, but you do need to register in order to receive the Zoom link. The idea of the Study Group is to explore the teaching of Pope St. …
Aug 22
The Highland Gathering – Virtual Men’s Conference for the RC Diocese of Aberdeen
What does a Catholic man in Scotland in 2020 look like? How does or should our faith effect our lives? Does it look different to what the world tells us it is? If you are looking for help to find these answers, then this FREE virtual conference is for you. All of the talks are …
Aug 22
The summer issue of the Light of the North is now available online
The summer issue of the Light of the North is now available online. There’s lots for everyone in this issue, not least Bishop Hugh Gilbert’s letter in which Bishop Hugh considers how, as humans, we are so adaptable to changed circumstances and how versatile a faith we have. Then there’s Deacon John Wire’s Lockdown …
Aug 22
New Dawn in Scotland Conference – Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August
the 11th Annual New Dawn Conference takes place online from Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August. There is something for everyone, a Saturday morning slot forchildren, an early afternoon session on both days for teenagers and young people, and – for everyone – 5 talks that follow the 5 themes of the conference. There …
Aug 22
Season of Creation – 1 September-4 October
To mark five years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter Laudato Sì, on the care of our common home, a ‘Season of Creation’ has been organised, to run from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for Creation) to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). Christians are invited to pray and care …
Guidance for Resumption of Mass
Guidance for Resumption of Mass (PDF)
Jul 12
St. Mary’s Nairn is re-opening for Public Mass from Wednesday 15th July 2020
Following the recent announcement by the Scottish Government that places of worship may reopen for liturgical services with effect from 15 July, the following programme will be in operation at St. Mary’s Nairn from Wednesday 15th July until further notice: Saturday: Mass 11.00 am …
