Diocese of Paisley

The Diocese of Paisley was established in 1947, with Bishop Black appointed the following year.  The foundational document by Pope Pius Xll establishes the Diocese of Paisley, "For The Good Of Souls".  The prinicipal patron of our Diocese is St Mirin, who worked in the area.  St James is also a patron of our Diocese.

Bishops' Conference of Scotland Visit

Ad limina apostolorum

The Bishops of Scotland were in Rome from  4th - 7th February 2010 for their visit ad limina apostolorum.  Every five years the bishops of a country visit Rome to pray at the tombs of the apostles (whose succesors they are), to meet with the Holy Father and with various members of the Dicasteries (Curial Departments) to discuss the wellbeing of their Diocese.

During his talk to the Bishops, Pope Benedict XVI confirmed that he will be coming to Scotland later in this year. He said,

"Later this year, I shall have the joy of being present with you and the Catholics of Scotland on your native soil.  
As you prepare for the Apostolic Visit, encourage your people to pray that it will be a time of grace for the whole Catholic community.  Take the opportunity to deepen their faith and to rekindle their commitment to bear witness to the Gospel.  Like the monks from Iona who spread the Christian message throughout the length and breadth of Scotland, let them be beacons of faith and holiness for the Scottish people today."

The full text of Pope Benedict's address can be found below.