Bishop-elect Martin Chambers, RIP
The See of Whithorn
Ordination of Rt Rev Francis Dougan as
Bishop of Galloway
Synodality - the next steps
Below are the directions, developed and approved by the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod, on the steps to be taken in the months between now and the Second Session of the Synodal Assembly (October 2024), enabling us to continue the journey initiated by the Holy Father on 9 October 2021:
For a Synodal Church. Communion, participation, mission.
Bishop Maurice Taylor 1926 - 2023
Archbishop William Nolan said:
“As a young priest in East Kilbride, Bishop Maurice Taylor led a very active and vibrant parish, inspired by Vatican II. As a Bishop he had an energy that few could keep up with and as a retired Bishop he was very active in the diocese until recent years supplying for clergy. He managed to find time to write four books, which displayed his sharp mind and keen sense of humour. May his soul rest in peace.”
Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said:
“I was saddened to learn of the death of Bishop Emeritus Maurice Taylor and offer heartfelt condolences and the promise of my prayers for the repose of his soul to the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Galloway, whom he served so fondly.”
