Below is a list of upcoming Masses, services and events in the Diocese of Motherwell over the next couple of weeks. All are welcome to join.
October
Carfin
- Cafin Grotto: Every night at 8.00pm
Coatbridge
- St Augustine’s Church, Coatbridge: Tuesday at 7.00pm
- St James’ Church, Coatbridge: Monday at 6.00pm
- St Monica’s Church, Coatbridge: Monday at 6.00pm
- St Patrick’s Church, Coatbridge: Monday at 7.00pm
East Kilbride
- St Bride’s Church, East Kilbride: Monday at 7.00pm
Motherwell
- Motherwell Cathedral: Sunday at 5.00pm
Rutherglen
- St Mark’s Church, Rutherglen: Wednesday at 5:30pm
Wishaw
- St Ignatius’ Church, Wishaw: Tuesday at 7.00pm
- St Thomas’ Church, Wishaw: Sunday at 4.30pm
Fontes Deadline
Friday, 9th October at 6pm
If your parish, school, chaplaincy, organisation or group has a story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a recent event, upcoming activity, pilgrimage, fundraiser, youth initiative or parish celebration, help us share the good news from across the Diocese.
Send all stories, articles, photographs and event submissions to: media@rcdom.org.uk
Wave of Light Service
Thursday, 15th October, at 6.45pm, St Augustine’s Church, Coatbridge
Our Wave of Light Service will take place on 15th October 2026 in Saint Augustine’s Church, Coatbridge, offering a quiet space to remember babies whose memory we hold close to our hearts.
We will light candles in prayer and in remembrance of their lives, holding each baby and their family in our prayers.
Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you are welcome. Parents, families and friends are warmly invited to be with us.
From Romero to Gaza: The Price of Living by Our Principles
Thursday, 22 October, 7.00pm, Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Glasgow
This year’s Romero Lecture will be delivered by Oliver McTernan, internationally recognised peace mediator, Director of Forward Thinking, and author of Violence in God’s Name. The evening will include a lecture, Q&A and refreshments.
Hosted in partnership with the Newman Association, the Romero Trust, Pax Christi Scotland, SCIAF and Justice & Peace Scotland.
Walking Together in Hope
Why the Catholic Church Engages in Interreligious Dialogue
Saturday, 31st October from 9.30am at Confori Institute, Coatbridge
Join the Committee for Interreligious Dialogue of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland for a special one-day conference exploring the Church’s commitment to interreligious dialogue and how this can be lived out in our parishes and communities.
The day will include talks from Fr John Gannon, Fr Jim Lawlor and Joe Sikora, covering the history and importance of Nostra Aetate, the place of interreligious dialogue in parish life, and practical guidance for parishes wishing to take their first steps in this area.
Saturday 31 October 2026
Conforti Institute, Coatbridge
Arrivals from 9.30am
Free to attend
Light lunch provided
National Family Conference
Saturday, 24th October from 10am at St. Augustine’s Church, Coatbridge St
SAVE THE DATE: The next national family conference is the 24th of October. Please mark your diaries and come along for a great day of prayer, Mass and formation for married couples and children!
Mass for Deceased Clergy
Thursday, 5th November at 7pm in Our Lady of Good Cathedral, Motherwell
The annual Mass for Deceased Clergy will take place on Thursday, 5th November, at 7pm in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell.
This Mass brings us together to remember and pray for the priests and bishops who faithfully served our diocese over the years. We give thanks for their lives, their ministry and the care they offered to our parish communities, commending them to God’s love and mercy.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Diocesan Children’s Choir
Wednesday Evenings, 6.00pm–7.00pm, Cathedral Primary School, Motherwell
Join the new Motherwell Diocesan Children’s Choir!
We’re delighted to invite children from across the Diocese of Motherwell to become part of our new Diocesan Children’s Choir — a place to sing, grow in confidence, make new friends and share our faith through music.
The choir is open to all children in P5–P7, with no audition required and no cost to take part.
Wednesday Evenings
6.00pm–7.00pm
Cathedral Primary School, Motherwell
Whether your child already loves singing or would simply like to give it a try, they will be very welcome.
Please share with families, schools and parishes across the Diocese.
Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2027
12th – 19th July 2027
We warmly invite you to take part in our Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage from
12 to 19 July 2027, sharing a special week of prayer, friendship, and service.
Our pilgrimage theme is The Visitation — “Reaching out to others in service and joyful charity.”
The cost is £995 per person, including full-board accommodation in a twin or triple room and direct return flights from Prestwick to Lourdes. A single-room supplement of £280 applies.
A deposit of £350 per person is required when booking. All pilgrims must have travel insurance in place at the time of booking.
Diocesan Pastoral Directory
There is so much more happening across the diocese
This is only a small glimpse of what is taking place. From parish events and talks to pilgrimages and youth gatherings, there are many opportunities to get involved and stay connected.
To find more events and regular updates, simply click here to open the Pastoral Directory. Explore what is happening near you and be part of the life of the diocese.
Share Your Parish Events
The Pastoral Directory is for the whole diocese, and we want to include as much as possible. If your parish, group, or organisation has an upcoming event, gathering, or initiative, please send the details to media@rcdom.org.uk so it can be included.
Help us keep the diocese connected by sharing what is happening in your community.
