The Bishops of Scotland normally celebrate the annual Day for Life on 31stMay, the feast of the Visitation. This year, however, it is being celebrated on Pentecost. That is why the second collection today will be for the pro-life activities of the Bishops.   It’s very appropriate that we celebrate...

Dear Sisters and Brothers   The last time I addressed you on safeguarding matters was mid-February, in the wake of news stories about abuse at the Marist College here in Largs. At the time, I said that I would address you again on the Meeting on abuse that was to...