Motion · S3M-06659 · 24 Jun 2010
Bigotry still Blighting Scottish Society
The motion
That the Parliament condemns the sectarian vandalism suffered by the Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Bridgeton in Glasgow; considers that such incidents are still an all too frequent occurrence in 21st century Scotland; notes that this incident occurred just shortly after the church hosted a mass to celebrate its centenary, having opened on the Feast of the Sacred Heart in 1910; recognises the contribution that Scotland’s Catholic community makes to Scottish society and regrets any sectarian abuse that it suffers; notes the large amount of effort that the parishioners and the parish priest put into redecorating the church in time for the centenary celebrations; regrets that the vandalism has now tarnished this impressive community effort; hopes that the perpetrators are identified in the near future, and wishes the church well with the rest of its centenary year.
Supporters (14)
- Dr Alasdair Allan 25 Jun 2010
- Aileen Campbell 25 Jun 2010
- Willie Coffey 25 Jun 2010
- Joe FitzPatrick 25 Jun 2010
- Robin Harper 25 Jun 2010
- Hugh Henry 25 Jun 2010
- Bill Kidd 25 Jun 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 25 Jun 2010
- Hugh O'Donnell 25 Jun 2010
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 29 Jun 2010
- Ken Macintosh 29 Jun 2010
- Trish Godman 30 Jun 2010
- Jack McConnell 1 Jul 2010
- Gil Paterson 1 Jul 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.