Motion · S7M-00552 · 1 Jul 2026
Congratulating Bishop Frank Dougan on 25 Years of Priestly Ministry
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Wishaw native and St Aidan’s High School alumnus, Bishop Frank Dougan, on marking 25 years of priestly ministry on 27 June 2026; recognises that, during his priesthood, he has served as Assistant Priest at Our Lady & St Anne’s, Hamilton, Vice Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome and Parish Priest of St Mark’s and St Anthony’s, Rutherglen, before serving at Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride; notes that Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Galloway on 22 December 2023 and that he was ordained to the episcopate on 9 March 2024 at St Peter’s-in-Chains Church; commends his dedicated service to the Church and to the communities he has served, and wishes him continued health, happiness and every blessing for the future.
Supporters (11)
- Heather Anderson Scottish National Party 2 Jul 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 2 Jul 2026
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 2 Jul 2026
- Alex Kerr Scottish National Party 2 Jul 2026
- Jamie Langan Reform UK 2 Jul 2026
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 2 Jul 2026
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 2 Jul 2026
- Patricia Gibson Scottish National Party 3 Jul 2026
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 3 Jul 2026
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 7 Jul 2026
- Kim Schmulian Reform UK 7 Jul 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.