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Holy Cross Parish Glasgow.

[Archdiocese of Glasgow @ArchdiocGlasgow]

+++ Update on the Holy Father’s health +++
Unfortunately lung cancer has been confirmed. Today’s operation went to plan. More details expected to follow tomorrow. In the meantime say an extra prayer for Pope Leo tonight.

[Archdiocese of Glasgow @ArchdiocGlasgow]

It is with sorrow that the death is announced of Fr Pat Currie, former Parish Priest of St Joseph’s, Milngavie.

Father Pat died this afternoon in the care of St Margaret’s Hospice. Please pray for him and his family.

Requiescat in pace

[EWTN Vatican @EWTNVatican]

At the end of the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the situation in Venezuela, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States under President Donald Trump. “With a heart full of concern I follow the developments… the good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration.” The Pope said that he is praying for Venezuela, urged all to overcome violence and respect the rule of law and human rights, and invited everyone to join in prayer, entrusting the Venezuelan people to the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto and of Saints José Gregorio Hernández and Sister Carmen Rendiles.

[Archdiocese of Glasgow @ArchdiocGlasgow]

The Annual Day of Prayer for Justice and Peace is on Sunday, 4 January 2026, which is the Feast of the Epiphany.
Look out for the Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter on the day.

[Archdiocese of Glasgow @ArchdiocGlasgow]

Archbishop Nolan has offered his congratulations to two recipients of honours in the New Year’s honours list from the Archdiocese … Lady Rita Rae CBE former judge and former university rector and Lawrence McGarry MBE longtime supporter/volunteer at Legion of Mary Wayside Club

[EWTN News @EWTNews]

Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged Christians to resist the temptation to treat others as enemies, saying the mystery of Christmas calls believers to recognize the God-given dignity of every person, even in their adversaries. https://t.co/5RlEGj20SQ

[Archdiocese of Glasgow @ArchdiocGlasgow]

Sunday 28th December, Feast of the Holy Family. Masses in Cathedral at 10am 12 noon.
The 5.15pm Mass will be celebrated by the Archbishop to close the Holy Year.

[holycrossParish @holycrossParis2]

Welcome to all who came to our Christmas Vigil today.
it was wonderful

to see so many Families from near and far join us. Have a Blessed Merry Christmas everyone.
Thanks also to Music group who played beautifully as always & Margaret who sang. All beautiful as always.

[cassie 🇻🇦 @CatholicCassie]

Merry Christmas from the Vatican

[Archdiocese of Glasgow @ArchdiocGlasgow]

There is a strong tradition of preparing well for Christmas by going to confession.
Priests will be available in the confessionals of the Cathedral all day on Tuesday 16 December from 9am-5pm.
Spread the word and ... 'Come home for Christmas'.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In the midst of unending conflicts, injustices, and sufferings that cry out for relief, #OurLadyOfGuadalupe proclaims the heart of her message: “Am I not here, I who am your mother?” Her voice makes resound the promise of God’s faithfulness, whose presence sustains us when life becomes unbearable.

[RE Office @rercag]

Congratulations to our newly Commissioned Catechists 2025 #parishcatechists

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In a world where arrogance and violence seem to prevail over charity, we are called to bear witness that life triumphs over death, that love conquers hatred, that forgiveness overcomes revenge, and that mercy and grace overcome sin. We can do so by nourishing our hearts with the Sacraments, the Word of God, prayer, and spiritual formation.

[holycrossParish @holycrossParis2]

A pleasure as always having Holy Cross and St Bride’s Primary schools at Mass this am. Joining with parishioner, saying goodbye to Mgr Bradley and Fr Lukose as they move to St Gabriel’s.
Singing was lovely to hear.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Together with all Christians, today we celebrate the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, opening the #SeasonOfCreation, which lasts until October 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. In the spirit of the Canticle of Brother Sun, let us praise God and renew our commitment not to ruin His gift but to care for our common home. @VaticanIHD

[Glasgow SPRED @GlasgowSPRED]

SPRED catechist, Irene, is helping with the publicity material for parishes in support for our special collection on 14 Sept.
Irene says , “ SPRED has enhanced my faith, given me time to reflect and the joy of friendship with Sean my special friend in SPRED.”
Can you join Irene?

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Our hearts are also wounded by the more than fifty people who died and the one hundred or so still missing following the shipwreck of a boat carrying migrants that capsized off the Atlantic coast of Mauritania. This deadly tragedy is repeated every day all over the world. Let us pray that the Lord will teach us, as individuals and societies, fully to put into practice his words: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35).

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

The war in Ukraine continues to sow death and destruction. I renew my closeness to the Ukrainian people and to all the injured families. I ask everyone not to give in to indifference, but to draw close to them through prayer and concrete gestures of charity.

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Sister Veronica lived in a French lay order and was later sent to Sweden. In Rögle, she has met people who are not Catholic, but who nevertheless visit the Dominican sisters’ convent to find themselves and silence.

#SistersProject
https://t.co/btiMOAqcwT