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Holy Spirit, Lord of light, from the clear celestial height thy pure beaming radiance give... Thou, of all consoler's best, Thou, the soul's delightful guest, dost refreshing peace bestow
Diocesan Pastoral CongressBishop Philip celebrated Solemn Evening Prayer in St. Mirin's Cathedral on Thursday 8th May 2008 as part of the Diocesan Pastoral Congress. Members of Diocesan Organisations, Parish Pastoral Councils, parish and local groups heard the Bishop reflect on the current situation of the Diocese and suggest some areas which are the focus for evangelisation.
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Communications Sunday MessageBishop Philip is the President of the National Communications Commission. He has sent a message to the parishes in Scotland for the 42nd World Communications Day
40th Anniversary of St. Bernadette's Parish, ErskineOn Sunday 27th April, Bishop Philip celebrated Mass with Fr. David Cotter and the Parish Community of St. Aidan's in Johnstone at the conclusion of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Church. In his homily he said, This 40th Anniversary Year has been a most challenging and most significant year for this parish community. St. Aidan’s Parish and the former St. Anthony’s Parish have come together under the roof of this very fine church., and this not long after the merger of Our Holy Redeemer, Elderslie, with St. Aidan’s. So these have been years of no little change for the communities which now make up the parish community of St. Aidan’s. And, despite justifiable sadness and trepidation, and despite expected and probably some unexpected problems, all the signs are that things have gone well and the parish is going forward to fulfil its mission in this area. And I know that everyone, priests, parish councils, and parishioners have played their part impressively and with a real sensitivity to the good of this community, of this town and of the diocese. If you want to know if the Holy Spirit is a reality in our lives and in our communities, just look at your own recent experience as a parish, and I think that thankfully, humbly, joyfully, you and we will be able to perceive the Spirit of God at work among you.The full text of Bishop Philip's Homily can be read by following this link
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill 2008
Bishop Philip has written the following letter to the Members of Parliament whose constituencies are within the Diocese of Paisley.
Cardinal O'Brien speaking about the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
Please consider using some of the following resources to petition against the proposals in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill 1. Summary of the Proposals and Concerns about the Bill 2. Letter from Rt. Rev. Joseph Devine, Bishop of Motherwell
Bishop Philip's Message for Vocations Sunday
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Pope Benedict XVI at the last World Youth Day, speaking to a vast number of young people about vocations, caught their imagination with the question, “If not you, then who?” I say to you today, “Let it be you!” Bishop Philip, Vocations Message 4th Sunday Easter 2008
Prayer for Vocations
XXIII World Youth Day, Sydney 2008
For more information please contact: Christine Riddoch, Youth Director, 0141 847 6133, youthoffice@paisleydiocese.org.uk Click on the WYDSYD logo above to go to the World Youth Day Sydney 2008 website
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