RC Diocese of Galloway

Canon Pat's Requiem Mass was celebrated today in St Patrick's Church, Eskra, by Bishop Frank. The homilist for the Mass was Fr Gerald Donnelly. A recording of the Mass can now be accessed on our Diocesan YouTube channel by clicking here: youtu.be/UflHcFSpFRA

New Dawn in Scotland Ministries and St Joseph's, Kilmarnock invites you to join them on Friday 15th May for a Healing Service in St Joseph’s Church from 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm.

We have received a number of enquiries asking if Canon Pat's Requiem Mass will be livestreamed. It will not be livestreamed but will be recorded and made available to view following the Mass. When the link is available to view, we will share it through our social media channels.

Aged S5-30? Join our Young Adults tonight at St Joseph's Church, Kilmarnock, or online (register here: buff.ly/1abykri), for their May evening where they'll be joined by Fr Philip Kitchen as he continues his series on The History of the Church. Mass 6.00 pm. Talk 6.30 pm.

Coming up in May in and around our Diocese. Please note the Diocesan Synodality Day and Diocesan Finance Meeting are for parish representatives, if you would be interested in representing your parish at either of these events, please speak to your Parish Priest.

The latest edition of our Youth Office's monthly newsletter is in parishes now! Can't wait? Packed full of all the latest youth news and events, it's well worth a read to find out what's on offer for young people across our Diocese. Read it online here: buff.ly/RXkqBag

Earlier today, Canon Patrick (Pat) McSorley, a retired priest of the Diocese, died. We would ask that you please pray for repose of Canon Pat’s soul at this time and the comfort and consolation of all those who grieve.

Could you help support our Diocesan Youth Office in spreading the Gospel to young people in Galloway? Join today for £5 per month to be in with a chance of winning prizes while also supporting our young people. For details and to register, see: youth.rcdg.org.uk/200-club/

Join our Diocesan Young Adults for their Spring Social on Saturday at 3.00 pm. They're headed to LA Bowl in Ayr for an afternoon of Laser Quest, Bowling and socialising! Aged S5-30? Email youth@rcdg.org.uk to let them know you're coming and for details!

Our monthly Diocesan Masses to the Holy Spirit continue tomorrow evening in St Joseph's, Kilmarnock, at 6.00 pm. All are invited to join in person or to follow online as we continue our year of prayer to the Holy Spirit.

St Patrick's Primary in Troon invites you to join them this Saturday anytime between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm for their annual Coffee Morning in aid of the Fr Martin Chambers Ecuador Trust. There's fantastic home baking and some great prizes available to win - not to be missed!

Our monthly Diocesan Masses to the Holy Spirit continue this Thursday in St Joseph's Church, Kilmarnock, at 6.00 pm. All are invited to join with the Bishop as we continue to pray for the guidance of the Spirit as we look to the future of the Church in Galloway.

Are they're off! Our Youth are heading to Dumfries for the @rcdgyouth 2026 Easter Youth Gathering - they've picked everyone up and they're on our way! See you soon Dumfries, follow their day: @rcdgyouth!

Did you know it's easier than ever to support your local parish online? You can donate to many of our parishes through our website, just go to: rcdg.org.uk/our-parishes/s…

Something BIG is coming for young people in Galloway... Save the date and be the first to know by joining @rcdgyouth this Saturday in Dumfries, or on social media at 5.00 pm...

Are you in P5-S4? Join @rcdgyouth and the 45+ young people already registered for the Easter Youth Gathering at St Teresa's, Dumfries this Saturday! The coach is now full, but there's plenty space for young people in Dumfries to come direct! buff.ly/M9T4Twe

Are you a Young Adult in S5 - age 30? Why not join @rcdgyouth Young Adults for their Spring Social? Register your interest by Wednesday and they'll be in touch: youth.rcdg.org.uk/young-adults-s…

In several parishes across the Diocese on Sunday the Feast of Divine Mercy will be marked with additional services and the opportunity to venerate the Divine Mercy image. St Paul's in Hurlford invites those who are able to join them.

As we wait in hope for the Resurrection of Christ, read below Bishop Frank's Easter Message.

Today is Holy Saturday, on this day, no Masses are celebrated as we wait in silence for the resurrection of Christ. Tonight, parishes across the Diocese will celebrate the Easter Vigil, celebrating Christ's resurrection and his victory over sin and death.