In an address to priests at Motherwell Cathedral, the Prefect encouraged them to continue to work quietly and effectively in the parishes. He quoted the following passage: "The Church is, sad to say, represented on occasion by those of its members who are seen to fall dramatically, and whose misdeeds, as a result, receive enormous attention. But the Church is also that ‘entire forest’ of good men and women, their lives, their deeds unsung and, for the most part, unnoticed by the wider world, countless hundreds and thousands of them, flourishing with their own grace, their own courage: an entire forest growing up in silence.”

The full text of the Archbishop can be found here

Later, at a Mass in St Andrew's Cathedral the Archbishop paid tribute to Catholic teachers and students and spoke out strongly in favour of Catholic schools. He said: "The idea that Catholic Schools are dangerous because they promote segregation can be disproved by forming young people who will become model citizens, agents of unity, promoters of true human well-being - but they will only be able to do this if they are imbued with Christ, one with Him, formed by His teaching and true friends of His."

The full text of the Archbishop's homily can be found here

And in a landmark address at Glasgow University, the Archbishop spoke warmly of the new St Andrew's Foundation, launched last weekend. He said: “Catholic Education is acknowledged by both Church and State as a fundamental right and primary responsibility of Catholic parents - the first educators of their children. In accordance with this fundamental right, the State has the duty and responsibility to facilitate the wishes of Catholic parents to educate their children according to their desire to pass on their faith to their children...

The full text of the Archbishop's speech can be found here
 

The Most Reverend Gerhard Ludwig Müller
Prefect
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
VATICAN CITY

Your Excellency,

His Holiness Pope Francis was pleased to learn that you are to journey to Scotland for the Cardinal Winning Lecture at Glasgow University, and a meeting with the Catholic clergy.

Just as his beloved predecessor, Benedict XVI, strongly advocated Catholic education in Scotland during Mass in Glasgow in 2010, Pope Francis is happy to add his voice in support of Catholic education in the country. He asks you to convey his greetings to Catholic teachers and to those preparing them at Glasgow University, and his good wishes for the success of the Saint Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic teacher education. He sincerely hopes that the initiative will help promote and improve the quality of instruction - formal, catechetical and above all spiritual - given to future educators in the country’s Catholic schools.

In particular, His Holiness asks you to greet warmly all the Catholics of Scotland, especially the priests whom you will meet during your visit. Aware of recent challenges and of the crosses they have patiently borne, His Holiness earnestly prays for a renewal among them of truth, mutual pardon and charity through fidelity to the gospel message of conversion, for the good of all Scotland’s Catholics.

Invoking the intercession of Saint Andrew and Saint Margaret, the Holy Father willingly imparts his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of courage and strength in the Lord.

Yours sincerely in Christ,
Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone

Archbishop Muller has delivered an inspiring talk to the Priests of Scotland urging them to renewed fidelity and hope. The full text of the address can be found here

From 8 to 15 October 2013 - Led by Archbishop Philip Tartaglia 

Direct Return Flights from Glasgow - indication rate £1,150 (8 days)

Free Registration for this pilgrimage up to 28 February 2013.

Year of Faith Pilgrims to Rome

During the Year of Faith, pilgrims to Rome can obtain a free pilgrims pack to bring alive their experience of the Eternal City. The Kit will include:
 
A Map of the city of Rome, with directions explaining the itinerary and stages of the Annus Fidei itineraries; the directions of the POP (Pilgrim Hospitality Points); Pilgrim Welcome Centers, located throughout the city;  and other useful information.
 
Pilgrim Card, to authenticate (with a stamp and/or an adhesive) the completion of each one of the 4 stages
 
Coloured bracelet, to identify the Year of Faith “pilgrim” and to access Saint Peter’s Basilica through special door. (the service at St. Peter's Basilica is not yet available).
 
Badgeholder to identify Year of Faith Pilgrims from around the world
 
Coloured rucksack with the Annus Fidei 2012 – 2013 logo, to hold all useful objects/materials and later to bring home and relive the memories  of the pilgrimage.
 
A little candle that you can leave in one of the churches you will visit during your itinerary. You will find specific sites where you can place your lighted candle to remember the changeover from darkness to light of grace and the forgiveness received.
 
In the churches of the 7 itineraries you will find a Reflection Guide available in four languages (Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese) that will help you to meditate and will accompany you during the celebrations.
 
Card Open Bus Roma Cristiana Annus Fidei
 
This card allows you to access Roma Cristiana Open Buses (until 12 pm of the day of first ride). Reduced price for Year of Faith pilgrims is 5,00 Euro. It's only available to those pilgrims who have the Pilgrim Kit.
 
More info here

New Mass Texts

                         
                                    

Thirty Quotes

Read the Catechism in a Year!

St Ninian Institute 
Year of Faith - Lecture Series 2013

A series of Lectures from 2 March to 30 November 2013.  Inauguaral Lecture takes place on Saturday, 2 March at 10.00 am by Bishop Hugh Gibert OSB, Bishop of Aberdeen. 
See Year of Faith Calendar of Events below for more details.

St Ninian Institute
Diocese of Dunkeld
Diocean Office
24-28 Lawside Road
Dundee
DD3 6XY