Press Release 1999

Press Release Archive 1999

New Bishop for Argyll and the Islands

  • Article
  • 11th February, 1999

Thursday, February 11, 1999

The Holy Father has appointed the Right Reverend Monsignor Ian Murray as Bishop of Argyll and The Isles in succession to Roderick Wright who resigned in 1996.

Reform of the House of Lords- Response of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Scotland

  • Article
  • 7th February, 1999

Sunday, February 07, 1999

In expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to make a submission to the Royal Commission in the reform of the House of Lords, the Catholic Bishops Scotland welcomed the Government's stated intention of looking "for ways increasing the representation in The Lords of other religious traditions"

Cardinal's reply to BMA Guidelines

  • Article
  • 7th February, 1999

Sunday, February 07, 1999 

In a letter to Dr Michael Wilks, Chairman. BMA Ethics Committee, Cardinal Winning expressed his dismay and concern at the recent publication of BMA guidelines on withholding and withdrawing nutrition and hydration.