Father Joe Burke, Vicar General, now has the role of overseeing the Approval process. Applications and references for posts in the three local authorities within our Diocese should be returned to: Rev Joseph Burke, Teacher Approval, Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Precincts, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR or email: approvals@rcdop.org.uk Please note that applications for posts in Our Lady of the Missions Primary School and St Ninian’s High School should be sent to the Archdiocese of Glasgow in whose territory they are located: Archdiocese of Glasgow, Teacher Approval , 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JY. Email: approval@rcag.org.uk Arrangements for the pastoral care of staff and pupils in these schools will continue to be the responsibility of the Diocese of Paisley.

Congratulations to all of the schools & students who presented themselves at the Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Awards Ceremony yesterday at the Clyde Auditorium Glasgow. It was a fantastic day with lots of great entertainment from the participating schools; showcasing their talents in song & dance. All of the students received a medal in recognition of their services to charity & volunteering within their parishes & communities.