In a world shadowed by unrest, violence, and disregard for the sanctity of life—whether in the womb, in illness, or in times of war—we stand united as beacons of light and hope. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we come together to proclaim a powerful truth: life is sacred, and love will prevail.

With hearts full of faith, we echo the beautiful words of Scripture: "Think of the love the Father has lavished on us by letting us be called His children—and that is what we are!" As beloved children of God, we turn to Mary, the Blessed Virgin—Mother of our Saviour and Mother of the Church—asking for her tender intercession.

Join us at Maidens Beach, Girvan, Ayrshire at 1pm on Saturday, 2nd August 2025 as we pray the Holy Rosary together. We gather to uplift the dignity of every human life and to pray for lasting peace in our world.

Let this be a moment of grace, unity, and joy. Come with hope. Come with love. Let us be a radiant witness to the truth that every life matters and that God’s love conquers all.

All are welcome—please come and be part of this powerful prayer for life and peace.

Our representatives from Motherwell Diocese who led the Eucharistic procession
Diocese of Motherwell Youth

❗Archbishop Nolan, President of Justice & Peace Scotland, has joined with the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland to issue a joint statement expressing their sorrow at the loss of life after a missile struck the Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza.

Three people are reported to have died and several others, including Fr Gabriel Romanelli, were injured when the Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza, was struck by the Israeli military today.

Fr Gabiel’s 2024 visit to Glasgow was marked by the joint signing of the declaration “From Glasgow to Gaza: A Cry for Peace in the Holy Land” by the Archbishop and the then Moderator, Very Rev. Sally Foster-Fulton. Today’s joint statement, issued by Rt Rev Rosie Frew and Most Rev William Nolan, echoes the declaration and says:

"We join today to express our profound sorrow at the loss of life and the injuries sustained following a missile strike on the Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza. Further, we echo the words of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in his call for a ceasefire, and his 'profound hope for dialogue, reconciliation, and enduring peace in the region."

"We recall the visit to Glasgow by Fr Gabriel Romanelli, priest of the Holy Family Parish, in April 2024 and the Declaration: "From Glasgow to Gaza: A Cry for Peace in the Holy Land" signed on that occasion.

"The Declaration concluded: 'Today we cry out to all people in positions of power to end this senseless violence. We pray to Almighty God that their hearts may be turned towards compassion, and that they may have the courage and wisdom to pursue the path of justice and peace for all who call the Holy Land home'.

"We reflect on the continued relevance of these words and we renew the call for a permanent ceasefire and the pursuit of "the path of justice and peace".

+Most Rev William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow and President of Justice & Peace Scotland
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland