Archbishop Nolan has made the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Glasgow. The appointments will take effect during the month of September.

• Father Peter Dowling SSS is appointed parish priest of Saint Michael’s, Parkhead and Sacred Heart Bridgeton.
• Father Renato (Rene) Esoy SSS is appointed Parish Priest of Saint Columba’s Parish with responsibility for the pastoral care of the Filipino Community.
• Father Patrick Currie, parish priest of Saint Joseph’s, Milngavie, is to retire.
• Father John Lyons is appointed parish priest of Saint Joseph’s, Milngavie
• Father Benneth Onyebuchukwu is appointed parish priest of Saint Albert’s, Pollokshields (in addition to Saint Helen’s)
• Mgr John Hughes, parish priest of Saint Joseph’s, Helensburgh, is to retire.
• Father Gregory Zungdet is appointed parish administrator of Saint Joseph’s, Helensbugh and parish administrator of Saint Gildas’, Rosneath.
• Canon Thomas White is appointed parish priest of Holy Cross, Croy.
• The Xaverian Missionaries withdraw from the Archdiocese.
• Father Joseph Sullivan is appointed parish priest of Saint Bartholomew’s, Castlemilk and Saint Margaret Mary’s, Castlemilk.
• Father Paulinus Okechukwu is appointed parish administrator of Our Lady and Saint Helen’s, Condorrat.
• Canon Tommy Hendry, formerly parish priest of Saint Teresa of Lisieux has retired.
• Father Paul McAlinden is appointed Parish Administrator of Saint Teresa of Lisieux, Possilpark.
• Father John Mulholland is appointed parish priest of Saint Mary’s, Calton and Saint Alphonsus’, Calton.
• Father Liam McMahon is appointed parish priest of Saint Margaret’s, Clydebank and Our Holy Redeemer, Clydebank
• Father Joseph Mackle is appointed parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald.
• Father Michael Maloney is appointed parish priest of Saint Andrew’s, Bearsden.
• Canon David Wallace is appointed Administrator of Saint Andrew’s Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Father Vincent Toal is appointed parish priest of Saint Mahew’s, Cardross (in addition to Saint Michael’s, Dumbarton)
• Father John Twist SJ is leaving the Jesuit community at Saint Aloysius’ and is being replaced by Father Ladislav (Laco) Šulik SJ
• Deacon Paul McNair is appointed to Our Lady and Saint Helen’s, Condorrat
• Deacon Michael O’Donnell is appointed to Saint Constantine’s, Govan

Meanwhile the following changes will take place at the Franciscan community at Blessed John Duns Scotus in the Gorbals:

• Fr Ed Highton moves to another Friary within the Province
• Fr Niall O'Connell OFM (Guardian and Director FMU),
• Fr Ninian Arbuckle OFM (Vicar, semi retired),
• Fr Caoimhín Ó Laoide OFM (due for appointment as parish priest in October 2025),
• Fr Dónal Walsh OFM (Parish Priest until October 2025).

Please remember all these priests and deacons in prayer in coming weeks as they prepare for these new stages in their lives of service to God and His Church.