I HAVE a great pal, Mick Doc, who regularly makes reference to his Catholic pals—including myself—as ‘Good Romans,’obviously coming from the fuller term ‘Roman Catholics.’ But I’m not sure Mick knows, because I didn’t, that this term originated in the 16th century and was initially used by Protestants to differentiate the Church they had separated from.

“WHAT a lot of people might not know is that I’ve climbed 180 out of 283 Munros,” Fr Dominic Quinn said. “It’s a wee badge of pride, because I love the mountains and the outdoors. I’m no Chris Bonington, but I’ve done my best!”

A WONDERFUL celebration took place in St Columbkille’s in Rutherglen as a book detailing the life and times of the parish was launched

OCTOBER 9, 2024, marks a significant date in the life of St Patrick’s in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh

HERE are some of the tributes paid to, much-loved priest and Bishop-Elect of Dunkeld, Fr Martin Chambers, who sadly passed away in April