Ordination of Rt Rev Francis Dougan as
Bishop of Galloway
Ordination Mass
The Ordination Mass of Fr Frank Dougan as the ninth Bishop of Galloway will take place on Saturday 9th March and will be livestreamed on YouTube (@RCGalloway) and Facebook (/GallowayDiocese). The stream will begin at 10.30 am, with the Mass beginning at 11.00 am. To follow at home, the Order of Service for the Mass can be downloaded by clicking here.
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Mass of Reception
Bishop Dougan will formally be received into St Margaret's Cathedral on Sunday 10th March. The Mass will be livestreamed on YouTube (@RCGalloway) and Facebook (/GallowayDiocese). The stream will begin at 2.30 pm, with the Mass beginning at 3.00 pm. To follow at home, the Order of Service for the Mass can be downloaded by clicking here.
To watch the livestream online, click here or use the embedded player.
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.
Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Dunkeld
Pope Francis had nominated Fr. Martin Chambers, currently Parish Priest in Troon, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld.
Reacting to his appointment, Fr. Martin said;
“One of the catchphrases of Pope Francis is that, as Christians, we are called to be ‘Missionary Disciples’. The Pope reminds us that, yes, we are all called to take our part in the mission of spreading the Good News in our families and within our local community. However, the Pope reminds us that, first of all, we must sit as disciples at the feet of Jesus, listening to Him and letting Him guide our steps.”
“As I set out on this new Mission as Bishop of Dunkeld, I pledge to sit in prayer as a Disciple at the feet of Jesus, listening to his voice calling me forward in faith. Together, with Christ’s strength and inspiration, we will all be able to continue to build the Kingdom in the Diocese of Dunkeld.”
Fr. Martin added;
“I am also conscious that many years ago, I was accepted into seminary by Bishop Joseph McGee. He was the Bishop of Galloway who had started off as a priest of Dunkeld Diocese. In a strange way, I am returning a compliment in faith for, having started as a priest of Galloway, I am now becoming Bishop of Dunkeld.”
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.”
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