Oscott Seminary mourns death of rector Canon Giles Goward, 55

Canon Giles Goward, the Rector of St Mary’s College Oscott, has died, aged 55. Canon Goward died peacefully at the college on Thursday 28th January after a brief illness, the archdiocese of Birmingham said. Archbishop Bernard Longley expressed his sadness and asked for prayers. “It is with great sadness that I am writing to let... Read More

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July 30, 2020

Deal done for iconic seminary’s sale

The Archdiocese of Glasgow has concluded the transfer of the ownership of a derelict seminary, considered one of Scotland’s great modernist structures. A new charity, the Kilmahew Education Trust, will be the new owners of the former St Peter’s Seminary and its estate at Cardross in Argyll and Bute. The trust will develop it as... Read More

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April 17, 2020

Bishop hopes seminary documentary will encourage vocations

Speaking ahead of the milestone broadcast of a documentary about life as a seminarian in the Scots College in Rome, the Bishop of Paisley has revealed he hopes it will encourage new vocations. Bishop John Keenan, who is President of the vocations promotion agency ‘Priests for Scotland’, said: “The documentary Priest School which will be... Read More

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May 1, 2019

Secret Catholic seminary from 1700s to be restored

A group of historic buildings in the Cairngorms where Catholic priests were secretly trained are to be restored. Scalan was a small, clandestine community set up in the 18th century in the Braes of Glenlivet at a time when the religion was illegal. The planning committee of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has now... Read More

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October 20, 2018

Archdiocese planning legacy deal with GAA for former seminary

The Archdiocese of Dublin has confirmed it has entered into exclusive discussions with the GAA to sell the former Holy Cross College Seminary building on Clonliffe Road and adjoining lands. The diocese and the GAA are co-operating closely on plans to ensure the lands and buildings be developed into one of the most significant community... Read More

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August 3, 2016

Dublin prelate to stop sending seminarians to Maynooth amid allegations

The Archbishop of Dublin said he would no longer send students to the national seminary at Maynooth amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin referred to allegations of what he described as a “gay culture” in the seminary and further allegations that some seminarians have been using a gay dating app. The archbishop... Read More

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March 26, 2015

New book looks at 'hidden gem' of the North

The treasures of one of the North of England’s hidden gems are revealed in a new book to be published today. Treasures of Ushaw College presents more than 50 highlights from the collections of the former Catholic seminary on the outskirts of Durham City. The book – beautifully illustrated and with texts by leading experts... Read More

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Oscott Seminary mourns death of rector Canon Giles Goward, 55

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