Welcome to the Parish of
Our Lady of The Assumption
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St Meddan
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A MESSSAGE FROM BISHOP FRANK DOUGAN
AUG 18th 2024
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Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I want to take the opportunity to write to you following a fairly difficult few months. The death of Fr Martin Chambers, the change of Parish Priest, and the subsequent illness of Fr Willie Boyd have affected you in different ways and must have been a bit unsettling to say the least. I would like to personally thank you for the way you have helped and supported each other in these months and for your patience. From the time I arrived here I have been struck by the faith, resilience and goodwill within the Diocese and that has been evident in your parishes. It is a clear sign that we are all in this together.
I am delighted that Fr Willie’s health is improving and that he will return to active ministry when the time is right. We have to make sure that he is patient with himself! I am also grateful for the ministry of the other priests who have stepped in, especially Fr Pat Keegans. And I am also so happy to have been able to welcome Fr Laurent Bahati to the Diocese and to your parishes. He has already been overwhelmed by the welcome he has received and is looking forward to his time with you.
Thank you again for your care for each other and for your priests.
+Frank Dougan​
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See below for some useful online resources
Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway
https://www.gallowaydiocese.org.uk/
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Vatican : The Holy See
https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html
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Scottish Catholic Education
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Priests for Scotland
http://priestsforscotland.org.uk
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http://www.ecuadortrust.org.uk/
The Martin Chambers Ecuador Trust (Charity No. SC037458) was set up in 2006 to support the lives of those who live in the poorest conditions in Ecuador. It was started up to support the work of Fr. Martin Chambers while he worked on the missions in Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil from 2004-2009.
Since Fr. Martin returned to Scotland in 2009, the work of the Trust has continued. It continues to support the poorest people in various parts of Ecuador: in feeding programmes; in supporting educational projects; and in giving the people there a helping hand as they set up their community amongst the poorest conditions.
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