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DIOCESE

Our shared pre-lunch sacramental, spiritual and It was a practical, informative, and at times inspiring
social participation was an ideal introduction to our mixture of experience, action, and revelation that uplifted
meal together. This was the latest diaconal community and supported as all. Indeed, returning to our individual
gathering since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Deacon homes we can confidently proclaim that Jesus was in our
Graeme Morrison and his wife Carol and Deacon Klaudiusz midst as we gathered together as His community, and we
Mozolewski and his wife Hanna, were participating for the prayerfully look forward to our next encounter.
first time and were enthusiastically welcomed with much As an end note, our diocese continues to invite men to
joy and gratitude. discern a vocation to the permanent diaconate, so please
Initially, remembering in prayer those who have gone continue to pray for vocations to diaconal ministry, for those
before us, and those who were absent, there was much chat currently serving, for their families and for the parishioners
about our current domestic and ministerial circumstances, and clergy who provide excellent ongoing support. If you
the Church, our diocese and parishes, the state of our world. wish to learn more about the permanent diaconate please
We were reminded that everyone is called to evangelise, to speak with any of our deacons, or vocations director, Fr
serve, and to discover and utilise God-given talents, both Domenico Zanré.
as individuals, communities and Church – Father Colin’s
homily gave us a sound launching pad for discussion. Deacon John Woodside

Knights bring sacred relics to Scotland

he Knights of St Columba proudly safeguard the
relics of St Columba, St Andrew and St Margaret.
TThis year they brought these sacred relics to
locations across the country, including St Mary's
Cathedral, Aberdeen.
The relics, which were exposed to view from the first to
the sixth of November, provided a unique opportunity
for parishioners to deepen their faith, seek solace, and
draw inspiration from the lives of saints who have played
an instrumental role in shaping the Church’s history,
particularly in Scotland.
Among the treasures which were showcased were
relics of Saint Andrew, apostle and martyr, the brother
of Saint Peter the first pope; relics of Saint Margaret
of Scotland, whose charity and piety was well known
throughout her realm and relics of Saint Columba of

The reliquary case was placed in front of the sanctuary
Iona, the patron saint of the Order of the Knights of Saint
Columba, and renowned for his missionary work and
founding of monasteries.

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