Scotcast - What’s happening to the Catholic Church?
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Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow William Nolan (pictured) has revealed plans to close 24 churches and halve the number of parishes in his archdiocese.
Lynsey asks the Bishop of Galloway, Frank Dougan, why there is a shortage of priests and declining numbers of churchgoers.
Photo: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Lynsey Bews.
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Published on Monday, 12th October 2026.
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