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Spreading Christ’s message to the end of the earth
AT MISSIO Scotland we often speak about the mission countries and territories that we support throughout the world and there’s perhaps no more fitting an example of what constitutes the latter than the villages of Chipaya and Ayparavi in rural Bolivia.
Gerard Gough
Sep 47 min read


A medical mission to Bolivia
“WHETHER you’re in Bolivia or Scotland, seeing a child in pain is one of the worst things you can witness. We, as adults, generally know how to cope with life’s challenges, no matter how bad or hurtful, but when we see a sick child or one going through pain, that should provoke mercy in us.”
Gerard Gough
Sep 45 min read


Faith and mission can move mountains
“WHAT a lot of people might not know is that I’ve climbed 180 out of 283 Munros,” Fr Dominic Quinn said. “It’s a wee badge of pride, because I love the mountains and the outdoors. I’m no Chris Bonington, but I’ve done my best!”
Gerard Gough
Sep 412 min read


St Bridget's make it two-in-a-row!
After a year’s hiatus, the Pope’s Charity Cup returned in 2023 and it is a familiar name that is once again etched on the trophy.
Gerard Gough
Nov 14, 20235 min read


In Ethiopia supporting children and the Church
THROUGHOUT the world, Catholic missionaries often work in the most trying of circumstances and Ethiopia is no different. The country is...
Gerard Gough
Oct 4, 20228 min read


Campaign shines a light on our global mission
A GLOBAL awareness campaign featuring the faces and voices of missionaries from more than 50 countries has been launched.
Gerard Gough
Sep 30, 20212 min read


We have to make mission count
WHILE the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives of millions of people throughout the world, the proclamation of the Gospel has continued.
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20213 min read


Beatification beckons for the 'Mother of Mission'
Gerard Gough IN May of this year, the Vatican announced that a miracle attributed to Pauline-Marie Jaricot had been officially...
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20213 min read


Missio thanks schools for support
MISSIO Scotland has thousands of reasons to be thankful this summer after receiving excellent support from Scotland’s Catholic primary...
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20213 min read


We're all children in the one family
AS MISSIO Scotland’s Communications Officer, my role is not short of rewarding experiences, not least of which is the privilege of being...
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20217 min read


Children Helping Children worldwide
DURING my time as Missio Scotland’s Communications Officer, I have been most heartened and greatly enthused by my interaction with...
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20217 min read


Celebrating our Missionary Children
THE year 2018 is a year of milestones. From a Missio Scotland perspective, the Association of the Holy Childhood—now known as Missionary...
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20219 min read


A faith-filled mission to Uganda
AS OUR plane descended into Entebbe Airport, I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and afforded myself a look out the window and was instantly...
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20218 min read


Extraordinary focus on the missions
AT A June 3 audience with the National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Pope Francis announced that October 2019 will be an...
Missio Scotland
Sep 29, 20212 min read

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