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Motion · S6M-11684 · 15 Dec 2023

75th Anniversary of the Diocese of Motherwell

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament marks the 75th Anniversary of the Diocese of Motherwell; understands that the diocese was erected as a Suffragan See of the Archdiocese of Glasgow by the Apostolic Constitution Maxime interest of 25 May 1947; notes that the Diocese of Motherwell encompasses a total of 74 churches and 59 parishes, divided up into six deaneries, ministering to an estimated Catholic population of 161,851; further notes that, since the founding of the diocese in 1947, five Bishops have served the Diocese of Motherwell, namely Bishop Edward Wilson Douglas, Bishop James Donald Scanlan, Bishop Francis Thomson, Bishop Joseph Devine and Bishop Joseph Anthony Toal, who is currently serving as the Bishop of Motherwell; recognises that the diocesan mission statement is "Working together for Christ - The Diocese of Motherwell seeks, by the power of prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to be Christ's Church, living and caring for one another and spreading the good news of the Lord's healing and redeeming power", and wishes the clergy, and all the faithful of the diocese, all the best in marking the 75th anniversary of the diocese, and for the future. 

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.