The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮

The Bishops of Scotland are delighted to announce that Fr Stuart Chalmers, the Spiritual Director of the Royal Scots College Salamanca, will soon take up a new position as Lecturer in Theology at the Fremantle Campus of the University of Notre Dame Australia. This is a prestigious appointment and reflects Fr Stuart’s expertise in the area of Moral Theology for which he holds a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St Patrick’s, Maynooth. With his usual humility, Fr Stuart would suggest that he deserves no great praise for this, and so the Bishops and staff of the College want to put on record their deep thanks for the years he has given to the seminary in Spain and offer him our deepest congratulations, best wishes and prayers.

Fr Stuart has been Spiritual Director and a teacher at the propaedeutic seminary for the past eight and a half years, working with two rectors, Fr Tom Kilbride and Fr John Carroll. During that time, he has also been an Associate Professor at the Pontifical University of Salamanca, teaching courses in Moral Theology, Professional Ethics, Christian Anthropology and Catholic Social Teaching.

A priest of the Diocese of Aberdeen, Fr Stuart has previously served in parishes in the City of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and in the Highlands, as well as Vicar General of the Diocese. Fr Stuart says that he is “delighted to have been offered the post” and is “most grateful for the support of Bishop Hugh and of the Bishops’ Conference in encouraging him to undertake this exciting, new role.” He is also grateful for his time in Spain as Spiritual Director at the Scots College. He said, “It has been a joy and privilege to have been involved in the formation of seminarians for Scotland and Ireland in the beautiful surroundings of Salamanca.”

Upon completion of the term in Spain, Fr Stuart will travel to Fremantle, Perth, at the beginning of July to commence teaching later that month.

Please keep him in your prayers.

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Now open at Orkney Museum, a new exhibition celebrating a remarkable artistic friendship.

“Lines of Light, Letters of George Mackay Brown” brings together portraits and personal letters reflecting the connection between George Mackay Brown and artist Ian Charles Scott.

One of Scotland’s Catholic writers, Brown drew deeply on the life and culture of Orkney. His faith shaped much of his work, with themes of community, time, and place running throughout. Scott’s paintings capture him in thoughtful, everyday moments, shaped by years of friendship. Alongside them, Brown’s letters offer a rare insight into his voice, including reflections on creativity and ordinary life.

Together, they tell the story of two creative lives closely connected.

🗓 Running until 25 April
📍 Orkney Arts, Museums and Heritage

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bMh6g0

A strong community is always built on the generosity of many. In Carfin, that spirit is alive and well.

For over fifty years, the Spiritan mission has been sustained not only by faith, but by the quiet dedication of volunteers who give their time so generously. From the charity shop and Tea Club to the sacristy and behind-the-scenes support, their contribution is at the heart of daily life in the community.

Recently, the team gathered to share a simple lunch together, a small way of saying thank them for all that they do. Their commitment continues to strengthen the mission and serve others in meaningful ways.

Please keep them in your prayers.

What’s happening at The Spiritans, Carfin:

* Daily Mass: Monday–Saturday at 12pm
* St Anthony Novena: Tuesdays at 6:30pm
* Monthly Adoration: First Monday of the month at 6:45pm
* Tuesday Tea Club: First Tuesday, 10:30am–1:30pm
* Charity Shop: Monday–Saturday, 10am–2pm
* Hall hire available

One week to go ⏳

St John the Baptist Church in Uddingston will host a Divine Renovation Open Day on 25 April — a free event open to all.

Fr James Mallon, author of Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission, will be travelling from Canada to take part.

The day will include:

* Real experiences from parishioners running Alpha through the Wellspring initiative
* Insight into building a missionary parish
* Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Toal

📍 St John the Baptist, Uddingston
🕤 9:30am – 5:00pm

This is a chance to see how parish renewal is taking shape in Scotland — and how communities are sharing the love of Christ in practical ways.

All are welcome. Register here:


The St John the Baptist Parish invites you to DR Open House Scotland, featuring Fr. James Mallon as keynote speaker, a chance to get inspired by priests and parishioners as they share stories of transformation. Hear their learnings and dream about the change that could happen in your own parish. If....