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Motion · S6M-18272 · 9 Jul 2025

Congratulations to Fr Chris Furmage on his Ordination to the Priesthood

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament warmly congratulates Fr Chris Furmage on his ordination to the Catholic priesthood on 3 July 2025, the Feast of St Thomas the Apostle, at St Augustine’s Church in Coatbridge; notes that the ordination was conferred by the Bishop of Motherwell, the Most Reverend Joseph Toal; further notes that Fr Chris celebrated his first mass the following day, on 4 July, in the same church where he was ordained; believes that this joyful occasion is the fruit of many years of prayer, academic study and spiritual formation undertaken by Fr Chris in preparation for a life of service to the church and the local community; commends what it sees as his commitment to answering the call to priesthood in a time when vocations are particularly precious; believes that Catholic priests make a significant contribution to community cohesion, social outreach and spiritual care across Scotland, and offers Fr Chris every blessing as he begins his priestly ministry in the Diocese of Motherwell.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.