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Picture by Paul McSherry Remembering our good shepherd 1951 archbishop philip tartaglia 2021 2 FLOURISH FLOURISH 3 Pope and bishops recall a “much loved pastor” ing seminary Rector first in Glasgow and then in Rome. He was always considered Pope’s message to be what the Italians call “episcopabile”, so it was no surprise when he became Pope Francis led the tributes to Archbishop Tartaglia which flowed in Bishop of Paisley and then following his sudden death on January 13. Subsequently the Bishops of a few years later Archbishop of Glasgow. Scotland offered their condolences as they recalled the Archbishop’s life I well remember the Ad and work. Limina visit to Rome in 2018. Philip thoroughly enjoyed our meeting with Pope Francis. And when His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely Philip told the Pope about his time working in a parish death of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia and he offers heartfelt condolences have known Philip and how he missed being a Tartaglia since I was 13 parish priest Pope Francis and the assurance of his spiritual closeness to the clergy, religious and lay Iyears old. He was two years responded with such de- ahead of me when I went to light that you thought he faithful of the Archdiocese of Glasgow. With gratitude for the Archbish- Blairs and then I followed might make Philip a Cardi- him on to the Scots College nal there and then! op’s years of steadfast service to the building up of the Church in Scotland in Rome. If only every moment of That means that when I being Archbishop could in obedience to the Gospel, in dedication to the works of the apostolate think of him and picture have been as joyful as that. I him in my mind I don’t vis- felt a great deal of sympathy and in fidelity to the See of Peter, His Holiness willingly commends the ualise the Archbishop with for him at times as he faced his mitre and crozier. It is leading the Church in Scot- soul of this much loved Pastor to the boundless mercy of Christ the Good the younger Philip whom land in the wake of Cardinal I see: conscientious in his O’Brien’s resignation, and as Shepherd. To all who mourn Archbishop Tartaglia’s passing in the sure studies in Rome or play- I saw him deeply pained by ing football with the Col- the scandal of child abuse in hope of the Resurrection, the Holy Father imparts his Apostolic Blessing lege team. You can learn a the church and the suffering lot from someone watching of survivors. His two heart as a pledge of strength and peace in the Lord. them play football. Philip attacks were testimony to always brought a sense of the stresses and strains he +Cardinal Pietro Parolin calm to the team. When faced as Archbishop. nerves were frayed and the Despite his great learn- play was getting erratic if ing it always struck me that Philip got hold of the ball Philip’s faith was a simple then you felt the game was faith. At its heart was a deep ory briefly of our love for of his pastoral care. Above and as visiting lecturer at St. now under control. and personal relationship the one who has died and all, his priests and people Peter’s Seminary in Glasgow. It was Philip’s consci- with God. That faith sus- helps us raise our eyes to found in him a true Pastor He progressed to Lecturer entiousness for his stud- tained him throughout his the creator of all things, who made himself available and then Director of Stud- ies and his love of theology life. That faith has now tak- who has now called Philip to them at a personal level ies and, when its successor which was going to have a en him to eternal life. May to himself. and they came to know him Chesters College opened more permanent impact on he rest in peace. As the name suggests a as a man with great love for in Bearsden in 1985, he was his life and on that of oth- +William Nolan Christian funeral focuses the Church. appointed Vice-Rector and ers. It led to his doctorate Bishop of Galloway upon Jesus Christ upon Philip was born in Glas- then Rector in 1987. In 1993 in theology, his teaching in his love for us all and gow on 11 January 1951, the he returned to parish life seminary and to his becom- upon the confidence and eldest son of Guido and An- in St. Patrick’s in Dumbar- hope that we place in our nita Tartaglia and sibling ton before being appointed merciful redeemer. of three brothers and five Parish Priest of St. Mary’s, Our God is a God of love sisters. After attending St. Duntocher in 1995. and whether we live or we Thomas’ Primary in Rid- In 2004 he returned to die we belong to Him. t was a great joy for our drie, he took up his second- seminary formation with first got to know the SAINT PATRICK’S was shocked and deeply With confidence there- Diocese of Paisley when ary education at St. Mungo’s his appointment as Rector Archbishop after he had saddened to learn of fore we commend Philip IPope Benedict XVI nomi- Academy in Glasgow, before of the Pontifical Scots Col- Ibeen appointed as my own Ithe unexpected death of to God’s loving mercy. nated Philip Bishop of Pais- entering the national junior lege, Rome. On 13 Septem- bishop in Paisley. Jericho 7x2.qxd 10/3/11 12:02 Page 1 Archbishop Philip. He was We do so with affection ley on 13 September 2005 seminary at St. Vincent’s ber 2005, Pope Benedict XVI At that time I was parish Picture by Paul McSherry Saint Patrick’s parish, a dear friend whom I’ve for Philip and for each and when, before a full College, Langbank, from nominated him Bishop of priest of St Joseph’s, Clark- known most of my life, other and we do so in the congregation on 20 Novem- where he graduated to St. Paisley and on 20 November ston and we had decanted where Archbishop and his learning, wisdom hope that we will all meet ber 2005, he was ordained Mary’s College, Blairs in that year he was ordained from the Church for build- despite the challenges, the inspirational priests and Tartaglia was baptised, and experience benefited together again happily in Bishop in our St Mirin’s Aberdeen. He completed Bishop in St Mirin’s Cathe- ing works. We had turned parish was flourishing. He identify attributes I wanted so many people in Paisley, paradise. Cathedral by Archbishop his seminary formation at dral by Archbishop Mario the parish hall into an Ora- never again asked how the in my own ministry. When I JERICHO mourns for our Glasgow and beyond. He will be sorely missed Mario Conti. the Pontifical Scots College Conti. On the Memorial of tory for daily Mass and we project was progressing. I became a bishop, I reflected We thank God for Philip, by everyone in the Catho- As our Fourth Bishop of and the Pontifical Gregorian the Nativity of Our Lady, used a local non-denomi- could tell that he now trust- on my Paisley bishops to see The Compassion of Jesus departed shepherd for his life, his priest- lic Church in Scotland. Paisley, Bishop Philip served University in Rome, before 8 September 2012 he was national school for the Sun- ed me and had left me to get what attributes I could learn Drug & Alcohol Rehabs., Refuge for Victims of Domestic and extends our hood, his unique good- My affection and us faithfully, building on being ordained Priest by installed as Archbishop of day Masses. on with the task. from them. Philip taught Violence, Supported Accommodation for the Destitute, ness and humour and for prayers go to his family, the good pastoral care of his Archbishop Thomas Win- Glasgow. The project, due to as- And that was something me, that even if, on occa- the Distressed, and all being ‘passed by on the other side.’ condolences to all those his taking up the many who are also dear friends, predecessor, Bishop John ning in Our Lady of Good As we remember him with bestos complications, had about Philip that always sion I would personally do a heavy tasks that were and to all the clergy and Mone. He renewed the cele- Counsel in Dennistoun on fondness and gratitude, we run well over schedule and impressed me. He certainly task differently, that having A COMMUNITY OF MEN OF PRAYER who loved him. placed on his shoulders people of the Archdio- bration of First Sacraments, the Memorial of the First pray for the repose of his when my new bishop en- had strong views which he appointed a priest as pastor over nearly fifty years of cese. presiding personally over Martyrs of Rome, 30 June soul and the consolation of quired what was happening would voice at meetings, then to trust him to do so as FOR OUR TIMES (founded 1970) Rest in peace service to the people and St Mungo, pray for him. the Confirmation of our 1975. He returned to Rome the priests and people of the I could tell he had concerns, but once he had said his he believes is best. I sincere- the city and the Church Requiescat in pace. young people in joyful Ca- to take up doctoral studies Archdiocese of Glasgow and especially as at least 1500 piece, he left his priests to ly hope that I am learning to Vocation info. from Bro. Patrick Mullen, The Jericho Society, Mater Salvatoris, that he loved so much. +Leo Cushley thedral Liturgies. He devel- in Sacred Theology, com- for the comfort of his fam- people attended Mass! look after their parishes as put this into practice. A Christian funeral Archbishop of St Andrews oped our Curial structures pleting them in 1980. ily. He immediately arranged they judged best. He trusted +Brian McGee Harelaw Farm, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire. PA10 2PY draws us away from our with the appointment of He was appointed assist- to come and celebrate Mass. his priests. Scottish Charity SC016909 Tel: 01505 614669 and Edinburgh +John Keenan Bishop of Argyll sadness, our pain and loss Vicars Episcopal, involving ant priest in Our Lady of Bishop of Paisley However, when he visited St When I was ordained Email: [email protected] and even from the mem- the wider clergy in a share Lourdes Parish in Cardonald Joseph’s he could see that, a priest, I would think of and The Isles 4 FLOURISH Bishops’ heartfelt tributes

As his brother bishops we will miss him greatly, and that sense of loss is shared with so many others. It is good to remember with gratitude his priestly minister before he became a Bishop – in the parishes he served in and in the seminaries he taught and rectored in. Those who attended his classes remember him as a gifted lecturer, and in later years he looked back with cannot tell you how sad n behalf of everyone some nostalgia to these I was to hear of the un- in the Diocese of Moth- times of theological inves- Itimely death of Archbishop Oerwell I express our shock tigation and teaching as a Philip. and sadness on the sudden time of much fulfilment I always had a great af- death of Archbishop Philip and contentment. fection for him. He was a Tartaglia. He loved his native city, wise, courageous and kindly We offer the support of and the family and com- Shepherd, but also a warm our prayers to his fam- munity he grew up in. It and supportive friend. ily and the community of was hard to leave his par- No doubt, there will be the Archdiocese of Glas- ents and younger brothers much written of him in the gow, and join with them and sisters to go to Junior coming days. Words about in commending his soul Seminary to train for the his time as Parish Priest, to the tender mercy of our priesthood, but it must as Rector of Chesters and Loving Father through the have been a great joy for Rome, Bishop of Paisley and saving power of Our Lord the family that both he and Archbishop of Glasgow. But Jesus Christ. his brother Gerry were or- my thoughts are much more In the years I have shared dained as priests. personal today, and I will with him in the episco- We offer our sympathy miss him greatly. His poor pal ministry I have heard now to all of them as they family, so close to the death him repeatedly express his grieve the loss of their of Dina, must be devastated steadfast belief in Christ brother Philip, and pray just now – none more so I and the need for Him to with them that he will be am certain than Canon Ger- be at the heart of all we say united with their beloved ard. and do in the Church, his parents and their recently Please know that all of us Body. deceased sister in Paradise, in the Diocese of Dunkeld His faith was straight- in the blessed company of will be with you – if not forward and re-assuring, Our Lady, St Mungo, and physically, then certainly and from that came the all the Saints. spiritually at this time. wise counsel which he of- May his soul , and the Much love to you all in the fered in the deliberations souls of all the faithful Archdiocese of Glasgow about and the decisions departed, rest in peace. May Archbishop Philip taken in so many areas of Amen. rest in peace. the Church’s Mission in +Joseph Toal +Stephen Robson Glasgow Archdiocese and Bishop of Motherwell Bishop of Dunkeld In the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. Picture by Paul McSherry

menical dialogue, Catholic me is of a great tree felled education about which he unexpectedly in the middle was so engaged and realistic, of the night – Storm Covid. St Robert the civic life of Glasgow, not And only when we woke up forgetting its sport. So many the day following did we Bellarmine people touched by him, so begin to divine what had Priesthill many aspects to a life, so happened, did we begin to many perspectives to view it grasp the depths of its roots, from. Three score years and to see the space this tree oc- ten. Our memories are frag- cupied, the shelter it gave, ments of a greater whole, and what we’ve personally The Parish of St Robert and that whole – the mys- and collectively lost. This tery of a person – is in the uprooting has changed the We pray that Bellarmine offer their prayers mind and hands of God. “On landscapes of so many lives. Archbishop the earth the broken arcs, in “Tree” seems right. The tim- Tartaglia may here are so many set- the heaven a perfect round.” ber of this man was sound. rest in peace with and condolences on the death tings in which to have Today, in Christ, we re- It was sound all through. At Tknown Archbishop Philip: member Philip’s life, we give a time when hollowness or the Lord of Archbishop Phil Tartaglia. as a member of his fam- thanks for it and we pray rottenness seem to surface Whom he loved and ily, or in his school and stu- for its completion and the with disheartening regu- served in this life. dent days, in Rome, in the comfort of the bereaved. larity, this was a comfort. I May he rest in peace. seminaries and parishes We bring him and ourselves think we felt this soundness Glasgow.spred@ he served, as Bishop of before God in a literal and and relied on it more than Paisley and Archbishop of metaphorical great Eucha- we knew. btconnect.com Glasgow. ristic prayer of hope and af- +Hugh Gilbert 310 Peat Road Glasgow G53 6SA There were the many - cir fection. Bishop of Aberdeen cles he moved in: of ecu- The image that comes to FLOURISHnews 5 Church groups express their sorrow Archbishop Philip be- Over these years as We offer our sincerest Venegono, just as we cannot lieved in and supported Archbishop I got to know Messages of condolence arrived from numerous sympathy and prayers to forget the greeting he the work of SPRED which him so well and both Sandra Church agencies, clergy and religious. They the family, friends and rela- wanted to give us during the he described, while Bishop and I feel a void in our lives spoke of his special interest in their work and his tives of the Most Reverend ceremony of his settling in of Paisley as “a beautiful today. quiet encouragement of their service of God and Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop the Saint Andrews Cathedral and sensitive example of I will miss him very much His Church … of Glasgow, honorary mem- in Glasgow. the work of the laity in the on a personal level but also ber of the San Ambrosio So- Unfortunately, the Church.” At a time when on behalf of the Knights ciety. We extend those same pandemic situation in which SPRED was in a financially of St Columba. I know he people of the Archdiocese. On behalf of the Franciscan prayers and sympathies to we live will not allow us to difficult situation the Arch- was really looking forward He delighted in spending Missionaries of the Divine the archdiocesan family of be able to participate in the bishop visited the SPRED to carrying out his role as time with his young friends, Motherhood (FMDM) I priests and people, deacons obsequies, but we can ensure Centre, listened carefully to National Ecclesiastical from breaking open the offer our most sincere and religious, and to all our closeness in prayer. We the Board’s concerns and left Advisor and we were so Scriptures to praying be- condolences at the sudden members of our society who are close to his family, to us in no doubt as to his wish happy to have him with us. fore the Blessed Sacrament, death of Archbishop Philip. were especially close to the friends of Paisley community to see the work of SPRED Please be assured of our hearing our Confessions May he RIP. archbishop. May he rest in and to all the Scottish and continue in the Archdiocese. prayers at this very sad time. and even enduring icebreak- Mass will be offered peace. non-Scottish faithful who He worked with his staff God Bless ers so that he could meet us at Ladywell Convent in Que el Buen Pastor had the grace to meet him on and our Board to help put Charlie McCluskey – Knights of individually and personally. thanksgiving for +Philip’s acepte el alma de este siervo their journey. SPRED on a more secure St Columba He was always calling us on, life and ministry as we suyo para que continúe May he rest in peace. financial footing, including inviting us to draw closer entrust him to the God he su adoración del Santísimo Pastoral Community of the establishment of the an- We mourn the passing of to the Lord, to learn more served so faithfully. en la liturgia celestial. Valganna, Italy nual second collection in aid our beloved Archbishop Tar- about our faith, and to pray. FMDM sisters who served Fr Michael Briody, President, of SPRED. During lockdown taglia. Today, as we are saddened in the Archdiocese always San Ambrosio Society Please accept our sin- he was interested to receive As we’ve been processing by our loss, let us pray for valued +Philip’s support of cere sympathy and prayer news of SPRED via these the news and praying for Fr Gerard Tartaglia, our Di- religious life and how he It is with deep emotion on the sudden death of newsletters and remem- his soul, his family and the rector and the Archbishop’s valued their presence in the that the Pastoral Community Archbishop Philip. R.I.P. We bered us in prayer as you will Archdiocese, we’ve been re- brother, their family and our parish. He will be greatly of Valganna (Italy) learned will be united with you in recall from the lovely video minded of different things community here in Glas- missed. Be assured of our of the death of his Brother prayer… message he recorded for us. he’s said and done. From gow. As well, let us offer our ongoing prayers and support in faith Archbishop Philip We also pray for the guid- It is our turn now to pray humorous memories like heartfelt prayers for the re- at this very difficult time, Tartaglia. ance of the Holy Spirit for for him, that he may rest in him chiding us over our love pose of his soul, that he may compounded of course, by Thanks to the common Monsignor Bradley in his peace with the Lord whom for pineapple pizza to many be welcomed into heaven Covid 19. friendship with Father role as administrator and he loved and served in this more profound ones of his and united with Jesus whom Every day, as long as Renato Coronelli, we learned for the appointment for your life. loving fatherhood, his en- he deeply loved. this ‘today’ lasts, keep to know his deep faith that new Archbishop. Lisbeth Raeside, Glasgow couragement in the faith and Eternal rest grant unto encouraging one another he was able to manifest in Patricia Grady ODN and SPRED his great love for the Lord him O Lord, and may he rest (from today’s 1st reading) the simplicity that can only Sisters Company of Mary Our and Our Blessed Mother. in peace. Amen. Sr Jane Bertelsen fmdm come from knowledge. Lady, Cobham, Surrey I am so shocked and Archbishop Tartaglia loved Youth Office – Archdiocese of Franciscan Missionaries of the We cannot forget his saddened to hear of the his people, most especially Glasgow Divine Motherhood availability towards our passing of His Grace this his ‘dear young friends’ as he community during his stay morning. always called us, the young in Italy at the Seminary of

MOTHERWELL DIOCESE

Bishop Toal, clergy and parishioners, in the Diocese of Motherwell express our sadness on the death of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. We o er the support of our prayers to his family and the community of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, and join with them in commending his soul to the tender mercy of our Loving Father through the saving power of Our Lord Jesus Christ. As a leader in the Church, he showed a faith that was straight-forward and re-assuring, and from that came the wise counsel which he o ered in the deliberations about and the decisions taken in so many areas of the Church’s Mission in Glasgow Archdiocese and in the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. We thank God for his service to the people of God as a bishop, a parish priest, a teacher and a lecturer, as he strove to bring the gospel to others. REQUIESCAT IN PACE. ST MUNGO, PRAY FOR HIM 6 FLOURISH Holocaust Memorial DayFLOURISH 2021 7 Archbishop Mario’s tribute to Archbishop Philip

had just finished cele- I have so often experienced brating Mass for the Feast as a priest, it manifested IDay of our Archdiocesan divine favour at the time of Patron and the founder of the death of a faithful serv- our city, St. Mungo, during ant: “Come you blessed of which I had prayed for our my Father…”. We are always clergy, religious and faith- in the Lord’s care, but for it ful, and had paused in the to be so evident is a great words of the Eucharistic consolation. prayer at the invocation for I, and all who recently saw “our Bishop Philip”. I had Archbishop Philip on our made up my mind to send screens, are left with two him greetings for the feast powerful images. day, a short message of The first dates back to “Buona Festa”. the period when there was I was at the computer pre- a temporary lifting of the paring that message when lockdown which had re- the Archdiocesan Chancel- quired the closing of the Ca- lor, Mgr Paul Murray, clearly thedral. We saw on the news emotionally upset, informed the Archbishop reopening me of Philip’s sudden death. the great doors of the Lord’s It was a shock which I am House with a magnificent sure was shared by all who gesture of evident satisfac- heard it, and like me, all who tion, assisted by a great gust heard it were greatly sad- of wind enlarging the ac- dened. tion. The immediate provi- Everyone who had fol- sary of the Knights of St. “Proclaim the message then, instead of listening to oughgoing service”. dence which occurred to me lowed the streaming of his Columba, founded in this and, welcome or unwelcome the truth, they will turn to Such was the life of Arch- was that he had been called Masses during that closure with a full congregation, the tress at having to close the age which fills my mind very city. insist on it…The time is sure myths. Be careful always to bishop Philip. Such is the by the Lord to Himself on period was well aware of Mass on St. Joseph’s Feast doors of the Cathedral. is of the blessing given by When I hear reference to to come when, far from be- choose the right course; be Providence of God. the Feast of St. Mungo, to his sadness. Not everyone day, the day of churches Another moment which Archbishop Philip from St. “The Glasgow Boys” I think ing content with sound brave under trials; make the Requiescat in pace. whom he was the succes- is likely to know that during closing, he broke down sev- sums up the man … on the Andrew’s Cathedral, in- of the distinguished paint- teaching, people will be avid preaching of the Good News sor, a consolation in that, as the last Mass he celebrated eral times, such was his dis- day he was able to throw corporated into the online ers of the Glasgow School for the latest novelty, and your life’s work, in thor- open the doors again, after Ecumenical and Civic Serv- of Art and their followers. I engaging with the photog- ice marking the Feast of St. think Philip thought rather raphers who had come to Mungo. of the distinguished play- capture the moment, he Archbishop Philip had, ers of his football team, and made his way straight to the over the years of his episco- of the Lisbon Lions! (We all Blessed Sacrament Altar to pate in Glasgow, faithfully have our idiosyncrasies, ST ANDREWS & EDINBURGH ARCHDIOCESE spend some time in prayer attended this service which though I don’t think zealous there in the presence of the brings together representa- support of Celtic is regard- Lord. tives of the Christian com- ed as idiosyncratic in the Archbishop Philip’s devo- munities in the City, and the Catholic communities of tion to the Blessed Sacra- City Council and its institu- the West of Scotland, quite ment, was demonstrated tions, led by the Lord Prov- the contrary!) by his choice of the Holy ost, who, at its conclusion, And football was not only Eucharist as the subject of lays a wreath on the tomb a wholesome diversion from his doctorate at the Grego- of St. Mungo in the Lower the hard work of adminis- rian University in Rome fol- Church. It struck me at the tering a large Archdiocese; lowing his earlier studies in time how beautifully the it was a natural choice for Philosophy and Theology, as Archbishop had given the him – faith, family and a student of the Pontifical blessing to the participants football was the culture in PAISLEY DIOCESE Scots College, which he sub- and to the City, and how ap- which he had been brought sequently served as Dean propriate it was … an image up, and which he loved. of Studies, and later still as now to be treasured. The first Preface of the Rector. The appropriateness was Mass for the Apostles ad- His episcopal coat of arms enhanced by its coming dresses thanks to the Lord … We would like to o er our condolences bears the symbols of the from the seat of the Arch- “For you, eternal Shepherd to the family and friends of Archbishop Eucharist, the five loaves bishop, successor of St. do not desert your flock, but Our heartfelt sympathy to the and two fishes, to which Mungo, in the Cathedral him in his years of teaching many Sundays on which that time of an immigrant through the blessed Apostles Philip and all at the Archdiocese of St. Andrew, Simon Peter’s which faces the Clyde into students for the priesthood, he preached during the Italian Family. No one ever watch over it and protect family, friends and all at the brother, brought the atten- which the Molendinar Burn, and preaching to the faith- lockdown it was as a parish mentions his parents with- it always, so that it may be Glasgow on his sudden passing. tion of Jesus, who blessed beside which St. Kentigern ful in the parishes he served, priest reaching out to his out saying how lovely they governed by those you have Archdiocese of Glasgow on the them and by them fed the (Mungo) established his seat not least as parish priest of extended parish and shar- were and how hospitable. appointed shepherds to lead 5000, thereby prefiguring as the first Bishop of Strath- St. Mary’s Duntocher which ing his people’s concerns, They were proud to have two it in the name of your Son”. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. death of Archbishop Tartaglia. the institution of the Mass clyde, now secretly empties he loved and from which in offering words of consola- sons ordained as priests. To Shepherds come in all at the Last Supper. its waters. 2005 to took up his obedient tion and encouragement. the surviving members of shapes and sizes with dif- May he rest in peace. Philip’s motto came from Archbishop Philip loved appointment as Rector of He loved the Church, and his family the Catholics of ferent gifts of nature and the Benediction hymn, O celebrating Mass in the the Scots College in Rome. suffered with its tribula- Glasgow reach out in grati- grace. At a time of unprec- May he rest in peace. Salutaris Hostia: “Da Robur Cathedral, returning to a The following year he was tions of recent years, lead- tude, solidarity and prayer. edented moral confusion in fer Auxilium” (Give Strength; practice which had been appointed Bishop of Paisley ing his fellow bishops in ad- Perhaps only third to the society with conflicting po- provide Support). He need- more regular in times past. I and I had the privilege of dressing them as President love of his family and of the litical ideals and ideological ed both in an episcopate made a habit of joining him ordaining him in St Mirin’s of the Bishops’ Conference city of Glasgow was his love novelties and in the midst of FROM ALL AT THE ARCHDIOCESE which included the tragedy on major occasions and he Cathedral. of Scotland. of Celtic Football Club. I a pandemic, we were given BISHOP JOHN KEENAN & CLERGY of the helicopter crash on always welcomed me warm- It seemed to me that he He loved the City of Glas- don’t recall ever seeing him a shepherd who fulfilled St. OF ST ANDREWS & EDINBURGH the nearby Clutha Bar, and ly. In this way I could signify filled the office of Arch- gow and the east end of so animated and so much Paul’s injunction to Timothy the Covid pandemic, to the my support for him and ben- bishop of Glasgow with the the city where he grew up enjoying himself as at a din- (2 Tim, 4, 1-5), - remarkably victims of which he gave his efit from his homilies, which same sense of dedication in a large family where his ner in the Hospitality Suite the reading of the feast day own strong support. were inevitably of sound and possession that he gave parents had established of Celtic Park on the occa- Mass for the day of his pass- The second powerful im- doctrine, a characteristic of to his parish, and on the their business, typical at sion of the 100th anniver- ing from this life to eternity: 8 FLOURISH The Archbishop close up Collaborators recall his dedication and passion

monsignor hugh bradley quent to that appointment faithful to his ministry of archdiocesan administrator he asked me to work with preaching the Word, doing him as his Vicar-General. so every weekend from the Truly I was privileged and Cathedral. hen I received the blessed to be able to collabo- Poignantly, one of the phone call from rate with him in his sacred most profound lessons he WCanon Gerry Tartaglia to ministry as our Archbishop. taught us in these months inform me that his brother, Every day was a learning can be found in the homily the Archbishop, had died moment for me. he preached on the Com- the sense of shock was im- I have been impressed by memoration of all the Faith- mediate, closely followed his intellect, his personal ful Departed, All Souls Day, by sorrow and feelings of holiness and his whole- just last November. Among loss. Personal loss and di- hearted commitment to the beautiful thoughts he ocesan loss. his ministry. He was a man offered us that day the fol- In my reflections and of great compassion. He lowing quote really reso- prayers since that moment, showed love and support to nated with me, especially as well as my personal sad- his priests, especially those given his own return to our ness, I have moved on to who may been struggling a Father: feelings of gratitude for the little. “Although we are mortal life of a true apostle. He was, literally, moved and we will all die, we can be I have worked closely with to tears at some of the trag- sure that we were not made Archbishop Philip since I edies that have afflicted our for death, and that death was appointed General Sec- city in recent years, most will not have the last word. retary of the Bishops’ Con- recently the coronavirus We were made for eternal ference of Scotland while he pandemic. Throughout the life, for glory, and for heav- Picture by Paul McSherry was the President. Subse- pandemic he remained en.” monsignor paul murray there were days that you it always left him refreshed chancellor could almost physically see and energised. I think he ‘He knew being an apostle the weight on his shoulders sensed that this invest- s Chancellor of the when there was something ment in young people was Archdiocese, my of- on his mind. not so much about passing Afice is next door to the But he never shirked these on doctrine but was more meant carrying Christ’s cross’ Archbishop’s which meant or offloaded them to others. about giving youngsters the almost daily contact, and a He would regularly con- equally precious gift of hope canon paul gargaro spaired at my ignorance of Chapter, thanking me for unique opportunity to get sult and ask an opinion (he in a troubled and uncertain vice-chancellor Celtic! my work in the office and, to know him better and to was a morning person and world. It was on his appointment perhaps, also as a bit of a understand the demands liked to call us to meetings He carefully built up his s his brother, Canon as Archbishop of Glasgow bribe to accept the office of made on the man called to at 7am in his home to avoid pastoral fund during his Gerard, said at the re- that I really got to know Judicial Vicar, managing be leader of the Church in the distractions that would time as Archbishop with the Aception of his remains into him, when he appointed me our national Tribunal! Glasgow. inevitably come later in the intention of investing it in the Cathedral the night as Vice-Chancellor to assist This last office has taken A Chancellor’s role is to office) but we were never in his dream of a City Centre before his Requiem Mass, Mgr Murray in the chancery up most of my time over the take care of archives and any doubt that he was the Chaplaincy Centre for the it’s just so hard to believe and to advise on matters of last couple of years, but still ensure that due process is boss. He would listen to us students of the various city that Archbishop Philip is canon law. kept me in touch with him, properly followed and docu- and go away to make up his universities and colleges. no longer with us. Our office was next door to since he was the Bishop- mented in the various day to own mind. No decision was He used to say that this We’ve heard over the last his, and so we saw him day Moderator of the Tribunal. day activities connected with ever made by committee. would be his ‘legacy’. Sadly few weeks how much his in and day out, in the best His trust in me in giving me the Archbishop’s Office. Intellectually gifted, with he didn’t live to see it but ministry affected all of us in of times and the worst of each of these parishes and I soon discovered that the a Doctorate in Theology, that doesn’t matter. the Archdiocese. On a per- times: the 400thanniversary ministries is something for Archbishop was a stickler the Archbishop shared his Like many who are called sonal level, I first met him of St John Ogilvie, the visit which I am truly grateful. for these things – not be- knowledge over the years in to high office in the Church, when he was appointed Rec- of the relics of St Therese, I have met, ministered to, cause he relished bureauc- a variety of posts in semi- Archbishop Philip accepted tor of the Scots College and and the Archdiocesan Pil- and worked with so many racy – (he certainly didn’t!) naries. As Archbishop, he that the necessary demands I was a deacon preparing grimage for the Year of great people. – but because he was a man was always interested in the of good stewardship meant for my priestly ordination Mercy all stand out as times Others have rightly spo- of the Church, who loved latest articles and theologi- that he had to devote much (which, coincidentally, was of great joy; the scandal of ken about the joy Archbish- the Church, and who strove cal developments although of his time to administra- to be the same day as his, Cardinal O’Brien, dealing op Philip found in visiting to be the Bishop the Church not all of them pleased him! tive tasks which he carried the 30th June, the feast of with safeguarding allega- schools and parishes and wanted him to be. That was This was not the area, out conscientiously and to the First Martyrs of Rome). tions against clergy, having his care for the people he why it was so important to however, that gave him the the best of his ability. But In those months leading to close some churches, and met, and we saw plenty of him that things were done greatest satisfaction. It deep down I know he had up to ordination he shared the current restrictions on that in the office too, but the properly. could take several efforts that intuition that his most his deep love of being a public worship just some of one thing that stands out Often this meant that to get him to agree a date fruitful work lay in those priest, of being able to cel- the challenges he faced. for me from working with documents I had prepared for a lecture or academic things which more closely ebrate Mass, hear Confes- Over the nine years of him, that others might not for him would come back to event, but he would fill his resonated with his original sions, anoint the sick, of in- his episcopate in Glasgow have seen, was the serious- me covered in his very dis- diary recklessly with visits calling as a priest: Preach- terceding with God for His he appointed me as par- ness of being a bishop. tinctive handwriting (and to parishes for Confirma- ing the Word, celebrating people. His encouragement ish priest in St Jude’s and He knew that being an always in red ink) with ‘sug- tions and times of prayer the Sacraments, meeting then had a lasting impact St John Ogilvie’s and then apostle meant carrying gestions’ for grammatical with young people, despite privately to support a sur- on me. moved me to be parish Christ’s Cross: the difficult and stylistic improvements. our best efforts to persuade vivor or accompany a strug- He was soon appointed priest at St Patrick’s, offer- decisions, the challenging It was very clear that the him to leave an evening free gling priest, Lectio Divina Bishop of Paisley, but on ing me the chance to min- conversations, the worries, Archbishop took the re- for himself. with young adults... my return to Scotland I was ister in two quite different the sleepless nights. sponsibilities of his office If he disappeared from With my parishioners appointed curate to Canon parishes but both filled with I pray that he may hear seriously and very personal- his office you were sure to and the whole Archdiocesan Gerard and so met him from hard working and devoted Christ now say to him: ly. In a large, complex Arch- find him in either the Youth community I pray that this time to time when they were people. “Come to me all you who la- diocese like Glasgow the Office or the RE Office – this is the legacy for which he visiting. He created me an Honor- bour and are overburdened, demands were unrelenting was the work that really sat- will be rewarded in heaven. I fear both of them de- ary Canon of the Cathedral and I will give you rest”. and often very difficult – isfied his pastoral heart and Requiescat in pace. FLOURISH 9 Politicians recall ‘graceful leader’ cotland’s political by brian said: “His death leaders were among the swanson will be keenly Sfirst to pay tributes to the felt within Archbishop when news of the Catholic his death was announced. Church and across the wid- First Minister Nicola er community.” Sturgeon, who heard the Glasgow City Coun- news of his death during a cil leader, Susan Aitken, parliamentary debate, said: added: “Archbishop Tar- “Archbishop Tartaglia was taglia was a Glaswegian. a fine man who was much He was born and grew up loved within the Catholic in the East End of our city, community and beyond. I he knew its people and the always valued my interac- challenges faced by ordi- tions with him and he will nary citizens, regardless of be greatly missed.” their faith or beliefs. Justice Secretary Humza “He brought attention Yousaf said: “I was deeply to issues, from the plight saddened to hear the news of asylum seekers to nu- of the passing of Archbish- clear weapons at Faslane, op Tartaglia. I have many and kept the need for social fond memories of conversa- justice firmly in the public tions we shared over years. consciousness. He was also He was a regular visitor to unafraid to use his position Catholic schools in my con- to challenge deprivation, stituency, where he spent austerity and the ill-effects time engaging with pupils of welfare reform when he and staff.” believed it was his duty to Deputy First Minister and call them out. Education Secretary John “That keen social con- Swinney, who shared a plat- science, compassion and Unveiling statue of form with the Archbishop the leadership he offered “Homeless Jesus” in Glasgow during the Caritas awards to his congregation during Picture by Paul McSherry ceremony, said: “He was a turbulent times will be a graceful leader of his people loss both to them and to the and I always valued my dis- city as a whole.” an Early Day Motion which cussions with him.” And in Westminster, Scot- read: “This House notes Douglas Ross, leader of tish MPs from across the with sadness the sudden the Scottish Conservatives political spectrum signed death of the Most Reverend Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, on 13th January 2021; notes that this date Society of is marked in the Catholic Church as the Feast of St St. Vincent de Paul Mungo, the founder and s e e Scotland rv op ing in h first Bishop of Glasgow, and that Archbishop Tartaglia was considered to be the 40th Successor of St Mungo; Archbishop Philip Tartaglia and further notes the many RIP tributes paid to him as a wise theologian, and warm- hearted, gentle and gener- A true advocate for the ous shepherd of his flock and pastor of souls; and wellbeing of the poor sends its sincere condolenc- es and deepest sympathy to in the Glasgow Archdiocese his family, to the Catholic and beyond. faithful of the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the wider community of Glasgow and Teaching in Catholic Schools Scotland.” Would you like to be a Catholic teacher in the Catholic sector? At the School of Education at the University of Glasgow you can take the Catholic Teacher’s Certificate as part of our teacher education degrees, Masters in Education (MEduc) or Post HOLY Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Your school placements CROSS will focus on the Catholic sector and you will benefit from the Croy expertise of our professional and academic colleagues. You can enjoy being part of the wider University community, particularly its lively Catholic chaplaincy. With faith in Christ’s victory we offer our prayers for the happy repose of the soul of Check out our website at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/education Archbishop Tartaglia. Archbishop Philip is well-remembered here at Holy Cross, Croy. His Grace was the one who, on 9th September 2018, solemnly dedicated the All management and staff would like to express church building after sixty years’ standing. our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the death of Archbishop Philip. He was a gentle kind man, a great Requiescat in pace. friend of the School and will be so very sadly missed. Lord grant him eternal peace.

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Ecumenical and Inter Faith representatives were boys through St Margaret’s, Thinking of all of you whose warmth and interest deeply touched by the Archbishop’s death. so we always have a par- who are part of the Roman in individuals has been spo- Among the messages of condolence were the ticular affection for anyone Catholic Church as you ken of many times in recent following: associated with the Society, grieve Philip’s death. We join days. as we cannot speak highly with you in giving thanks Please may I, on behalf of enough of their work. for his life and witness and all at Grasping the Nettle, I know that the next few leadership. We pay tribute convey our sympathy and days and weeks will be chal- to him in his Christian life. condolences. lenging for you all. …We May he rest in peace and rise Be assured of our prayers Consolation is found The reaction to Arch- know that God will give you in glory. You can all be as- for those in leadership as in the Christian faith, but bishop Philip’s death the resources you need to sured of the prayers of the they begin the process of the sudden death of Arch- throughout Scotland has meet these challenges. Methodist people. filling the gap that has sud- bishop Tartaglia brings shown the esteem in which Once again please know These are difficult days; denly been created in the sadness to his friends and he was held. He made a that we bring you all to the may each of us know grace Archdiocese of Glasgow. colleagues at Glasgow Ca- big impact and there is real throne of Jesus Christ as we and peace as we witness to Iain Morris thedral. gratitude for the care he of- pray for you all. As a Chris- the God of hope. on behalf of Grasping the Nettle His passing on the 13th fered to individuals and to tian community may you Andrew Baker Day of January 2021, when the city community through know the peace and com- Superintendent Minister – we remembered the city’s times of crises. He offered fort that He brings and may Strathclyde Methodist Circuit We write with heavy Patron Saint St Mungo, thoughtful insights and cri- you know the guidance of hearts, deep sympathy and gives cause to commend the tiques to our civic life and the Holy Spirit in the times I am writing to express our dedicated prayers for work and ministry exercised spoke up for those who of- ahead. my sincere condolences on you all as you live with the by Philip in this city and ten found themselves mar- God bless, hearing of the passing of sudden loss of Archbishop beyond. Our thoughts and ginalised. William Wilson Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. Philip Tartaglia. prayers are with his family Many of my colleagues Moderator of Presbytery of Though I did not have the A leader of great integrity, and the Church Community who trained for ministry at Glasgow opportunity to meet with with a deep love for social of the Archdiocese of Glas- the University of Glasgow Picture by Paul McSherry him personally, I know that justice and the gospel, he gow. have fond recollections of Please accept my condo- he was held in high regard by will be missed not only by With love and prayer attending lectures by the lences and prayers for you those who knew him well. the people of Glasgow and from all at Glasgow Cathe- Archbishop as part of their effort that Archbishop Tar- it has precluded in-person less, I know that Archbishop pacity I wish also to record and the priests of the Arch- I wanted to share that Scotland, but by all people dral training. This highlights taglia invested in ecumeni- meetings between our city’s Philip was generous in his gratitude for the Archbish- diocese of Glasgow and to you have both been in our of faith. Mark Johnstone the wide range of his gifts – cal relations with partner church leaders so I have not interactions with colleagues op’s role as president of St Archbishop Tartaglia’s fam- thoughts and prayers here at On behalf of the Iona Minister at Glasgow Cathedral from pastoring to adminis- churches including our- had the chance to partici- from our denomination and Margaret’s Children and ily. Centre for Good Relations, Community we share our tration to academic gifts. selves. One of my regrets pate in these during my year others. Family Care Society. My Elspeth Glasgow and I hope that the memo- condolences. We will con- We are grateful for the about the pandemic is that as moderator. Neverthe- Writing in a personal ca- wife and myself adopted our Glasgow Churches Together ries you have of Archbishop tinue to pray for his soul and Philip will bring comfort for God’s church. While I didn’t know in the weeks and months Ruth Harvey (Leader) and Philip personally, I know ahead. I’d like to extend our Martin Scott (Convener) that a couple of my current heartfelt sympathies to his Council of the Iona Community and former colleagues at the loved ones and the Catholic Baptist Union of Scotland community of Glasgow. have met Philip on a number May he rest in peace. It is with great sorrow of occasions over the years Abdul Rahim, that I write. Heartfelt con- at various ecumenical serv- Senior Practitioner – Centre for dolences on the passing of ices and events. Good Relations H.E Archbishop Tartaglia. We pass on our condo- We share in your loss and lences to Philip’s family, We were saddened and feel a great loss in our own friends and his colleagues at disturbed to learn of the community. May the dearly the Archdiocese of Glasgow. sudden death of Archbishop departed soul rest in eternal We give thanks for a life well Tartaglia. As is often the case peace. The Diocese of Argyll and the Isles lived in dedication and serv- at such times, testimonies With Thoughts and ice to God. emerge of personal qualities Prayers Martin Hodson for which many are appreci- Shabir Beg OBE General Director, Baptist Union ative. Such has been the case Chairman, Scottish Ahlul Bayt of Scotland with Archbishop Tartaglia, Society Expresses its sorrow and prayers to the family, friends and the Archdiocese of Glasgow on the sudden death of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia.

May he rest in peace.

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our thoughts are with the family and friends of the Archbishop AT THIS TIME. fr frank’sFLOURISH log 13 Celtic connections Throughout his life Archbishop Tartaglia retained a passion for Celtic which was never more evident than in this article he wrote for Flourish several years ago describing, for the first time, the agony and ecstasy of watching his team’s greatest triumph while a young seminarian at Blairs College in Aberdeen.

was sixteen years of age fected us all at Blairs can be when Celtic took the field gleaned from this episode. Iin the European Cup Final In Blairs, lights out was on 25th May 1967. I was also about 9pm. After night a 4th year minor seminar- prayer, a priest would come ian at St Mary’s College, to the dormitory area, Blairs. I was Celtic daft and sprinkle us all with holy wa- football mad. ter and give us a blessing. That day was the Feast The priest on duty on the of Corpus Christi and a night in question was Fr holiday of obligation. By David Brown, the Master of match time, we already had Discipline, who also taught celebrated High Mass and Greek, at which I was quite played a game of cricket. good. We all knew that Fr To our frustration, football Brown, even if he was from wasn’t allowed in the sum- the east of Scotland, had Meeting Lisbon Lions mer term so as to allow the been a good footballer in his Picture by Paul McSherry football pitches to recover day. for the next season. With the seminarians he Most of us hated cricket, was a reserved man who we played and how much must score. Then came the of their misery when Stevie But back in Blairs-world, but we went at it manfully. made sure the College rule we dominated the game. I equaliser from big Tommy Chalmers turned in a Bobby the programme was su- Strange to relate, I once got was kept. was despondent when In- G, God rest him. For a mo- Murdoch cross-shot on 85 preme. We had to go back a medal for having a half- ter got their penalty and ment I feared it was going to minutes. to the Assembly Hall where decent bowling average. Excitement scored. But Johnstone and be ruled offside because one the Rector addressed us be- However, that day, our Lennox were roasting the of our players was returning Tension fore supper. I can’t remem- minds were on the Lisbon It was the night of the first Inter defenders. There were from an advanced position. ber what it was about. He game and specifically would leg of the semi-final against a number of close things, But Kurt Tschenscher, the The final 5 minutes were never mentioned the game we be allowed to watch it on Dukla Prague. We had to be including hitting the bar. German referee (I’ll never an eternity. Even Big Jock or the result. He just told us tv? At that time, we had a in bed before the final whis- Inter hardly got up the park forget him!), pointed to the was feeling the tension as all to calm down. But that very strict Rector in Blairs – tle. We didn’t know the score at all. It was more of the centre circle. And the rest is he went for a wander up the evening in Lisbon, 50 years Canon Daniel P Boyle, who at Parkhead. We weren’t al- same in the second half, history. touch line. Full time. Pitch ago, the football world had was a holy man and a gen- lowed radios in the dorms. and I thought Willie Wal- Inter’s resistance was bro- invasion. Big Billy holding changed and we knew it. ius, and (we were told) an At the end of the lights’ lace and Bobby Murdoch ken and they were put out aloft the big Cup. Fantastic. Hail hail! Oxford Blue in cricket and out ritual, we thought that soccer. He was also from the was it. We’d need to wait East of Scotland and wasn’t until morning. It was the really a Celtic man. Grand Silence. It was a ma- In order to watch the jor breach of the rules to match, the Rector would talk between night prayer need to schedule Solemn and morning. Benediction at a time which But then, about five min- would accommodate the utes after we had all set- game. tled down, Father Brown We waited to hear. came back, and, to our ut- There was mild delirium ter amazement and delight, An as when eventually we got the announced the score: Celtic ’ news from on high that Ben- 3–1 Dukla. ediction would be at 4.45pm Pandemonium ensued. It and would conclude in time took Fr Brown all his time to All staff at Anya’sCarin Catering offer our for the 5.30pm kick-off. get us to shut up. His street- heartfelt sympathy to the family, I think the priests on the cred shot up immediately in staff must have exerted my estimation. It was sign friends and all at the Archdiocese of some pressure on our mar- that this was a special year Glasgow on the death of Archbishop tinet of a Rector and told and we might just do it! him there’d be a mutiny My memories of the Lis- Philip Tartaglia. if the b(h)oys didn’t get to bon match are episodic. I watch this historic game. don’t recall my surroundings He will be forever in our prayers. The 1966–67 season had all that well. We watched the been something special. game as a year group in our May he rest in peace. We had already won the somewhat dilapidated form League Cup, the Glasgow room, but I couldn’t say Cup, the Scottish Cup, and who I was sitting beside. I the League Championship. was totally focused on that In the seminary we were no black-and-white grainy tv www.anyascatering.co.uk less excited than every other picture and Kenneth Wol- May Archbishop Tartaglia rest in peace Telephone 01698 720333 Celtic supporter. A meas- stenhome’s disbelieving Mobile 07768 588707 ure of the huge excitement commentary. St Andrew’s, Bearsden and expectation which in- I was amazed at how well 14 FLOURISH FLOURISH 15 His rule of life: Mass, the Sacraments, prayer and good example

As editor of the in-house As the former editor of Flourish, Father Vincent paper, I joined the bench and know Dad and Mum Toal, now Parish Priest of St Michael’s, of journalists at two arch- are in our midst with their Dumbarton, is uniquely placed to provide this episcopal unveilings. The love.” warm tribute to Archbishop Tartaglia, who, by emergence of Archbishop This simple, heartfelt sen- Conti – “an innocent from timent was echoed by Canon happy coincidence, not only ordained him in the north” as he described Gerry at the funeral vigil. 2018, but began his own ministry as a deacon at himself – in January 2002, Revisiting my reporter’s the church where Father Toal now serves. was a genuine surprise notebook – okay, archived (even though George, the copies of Flourish – I was pictures by paul mcsherry Jannie, had spotted him be- struck to recall that Arch- ing smuggled in the back bishop Tartaglia’s appoint- door). ment came on the eve of the f you didn’t really know game. And, as he hinted, By contrast, Archbishop Year of Faith, called by Pope Archbishop Tartaglia Philip was also an accom- Tartaglia’s appointment Benedict. Faith was the Iand were only finding out plished player throughout in July 2012 was the fulfil- watchword of his ministry. about him through cover- his youth. ment of much speculation He saw it as his essential age of his untimely death, Although he only spent a and expectation. For many task to promote a more per- then three characteristics year at St Mungo’s Academy years, it seemed inevitable suasive faith witness. will have stood out – faith, as a 12-year-old, itremained that this would be his des- “To be a Church fully alive family and football. one of his proudest boasts tiny. On the day, he neither we need to overcome any So, it was pleasing to re- that he made it into the un- with good touch and vision, appointment, we are well appeared nonchalant at the embarrassment we might call that this familiar tagline der-13s team. but a wee bit slow,” was his aware of the enormity of the prospect nor daunted by the feel and be ready to share was evident in the pages of “There were some really candid assessment, 40 years challenge that awaits him”. challenge. the gift of faith with people Flourish at the time of his good players in the school, later. Indeed! “For some reason, I was around us,” he told Flourish, appointment to Glasgow in so I was pretty chuffed to It was striking to look Eyre Hall, within the di- calm about it,” he told me. in a set-piece interview on the summer of 2012. be picked.” The gap of half- back to the day of his ap- ocesan offices at 196 Clyde “There had been a lot of spec- the day of his appointment, We’ll kick off with foot- a-century couldn’t disguise pointment as Archbishop Street, hosts receptions, ulation and I knew my name after the TV cameras and ball. his pride. and read again Canon Ger- talks, staff meetings and was being considered. I had reporters had gone. of the gift that we’ve been mit the faith to children and young people from a quite In his fine tribute at the When he arrived, aged 18, ard saying how the family clergy gatherings – invari- been praying that I would “Every day, we rub shoul- given. Faith makes sense. young people.” different vantage point as Reception of the Remains at the Scots College, Rome, had “always been there for ably, front-row seats are be ready to accept whatever ders with people who tell us It is Christ who inspires Speaking directly to them, parish priest of St Michael’s, in St Andrew’s Cathedral, in 1969, he quickly found one another – even when empty. was the decision.” public announcement, there On the day of his installa- the Tartaglia family had they don’t care about reli- our hope and motivates our he encouraged: “Don’t be Dumbarton. Canon Gerard Tartaglia his feet and played a pivotal playing football”. Not so for media confer- Between the call from the was a period when he had tion, September 8 – happy always been there for one gion, or who insist that faith charity – and we shouldn’t afraid. Don’t be disheart- Celebrating Mass in spoke warmly of his big midfield role for the Scozzesi More pointedly, he added: ences – members of the papal nuncio – in the airport to keep the news to himself, to have provided an excuse another. “We know what we as irrelevant. Well, these be afraid to say so.” ened by prophets of doom. thanksgiving for the Golden brother’s avid support of over the next seven years. “While the family is de-Archbishopfourth Philip estate Tartaglia are not Ad.qxp_Layout back- at Lourdes,1 05/02/2021 at the 11:44 end Pageof the 1 even when on holiday with for those sisters to get new mean to each other, who we are our opportunities to It was this unfussy, Don’t be intimidated by the Jubilee of St Michael’s Pri- Celtic and knowledge of the “I was a decent ball player, lighted and proud of Philip’s ward at coming forward. Paisley pilgrimage – and the his very inquisitive sisters. rigouts – he recognised how are, where we come from share the immense richness straightforward expression dominant culture of cyni- mary School, he raised the of belief which Bishop Hugh cism and unbelief. Engage already joyful spirit a few Knights of St Columba Gilbert neatly defined as with your faith, with your more decibels by asking Archbishop Tartaglia’s “ro- whole heart and mind, and I the children for an encore bust Catholic spirit”. guarantee that you will find of their pitch-perfect ac- In that first interview – he there a unique joy and fruit- tion hymn, How Good is the never gave many, afterwards! fulness for your life.” Lord. – the Archbishop suggested Seven years on from re- As his patron, St Philip that the need to “live faith porting Archbishop Tar- Neri wrote: “Cheerfulness integrally” remained a “holy taglia’s introduction to the strengthens the heart and grail” of Catholic life in Scot- Glasgow hot seat, I wit- makes us persevere in a K N I G H T S O F S T C O L U M B A land. nessed his engagement with good life.” Building the Foundations for our Future “When our beliefs and Archbishop Philip Tartaglia practices are routinely ridi- culed, the instinct is to keep Serving the Diocese with publishing solutions since 1990 the head down. That’s un- Requiescat in Pace The Supreme Knight Bertie Grogan and Brothers derstandable. But, when you consider that Christ is the ST BRENDAN’S answer to humanity’s deep- Parish Church, Yoker of the Knights of St Columba pray for the repose est longings and points the We would like to offer our deepest sympathy way for society to progress, to Canon Gerard Tartaglia, of the soul of our National Ecclesiastical Advisor we betray our essential call- The parish of St. Brendan’s Yoker ing as Christians if we fail to wishes to express our sincere family, friends and acknowledge Him.” condolences to the family of our late Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. The Archbishop wasted no all at the Archdiocese of Glasgow time taking this message to Archbishop, Philip. the people of the diocese as on the sudden death of He will be sadly missed and never forgotten in our Order. he celebrated Mass in each We have very happy memories of Archbishop Tartaglia. of the nine deaneries. While his visit to the parish to celebrate our photographers cap- Mass for the opening of the new St tured memorable images, I was supplied with electron- Brendan’s Primary School and, very May he rest in peace. The National Director, Fr Vincent Lockhart, and staff of Missio Scotland wish ic copies of his homilies, shortly before his sudden death, to give thanks to God for the life of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia and for his drafted beforehand… Thank to celebrate the sacrament of support to us over the years, both as the Archbishop of Glasgow and as a you, very much! Confirmation and finally, just before member of our board. Looking back, I was re- Christmas, to bless the new altar, minded how he was at pains Archbishop Tartaglia’s love of football was well-known and Missio Scotland, to engage with young peo- ambo and tabernacle plinth. and the Glasgow Catholic Schools FA, are very grateful for the way in which ple in understanding and he encouraged Catholic Primary Schools in the Archdiocese to take part in living out their faith. These were very happy and joyous our Pope’s Charity Cup. This competition will remain one of his many legacies. Recalling his own child- occasions and we pray for him and hood in the East End and remember him with great affection. MSC Publishing & Design May he rest in peace. visits to his grandparents Local, national & international contract publishers in Anderston, he insisted Knights of St Columba Head Office it was not rocket science: May he rest in peace. 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St Andrew’s Cathedral was almost empty at 12 the readings: the Eucharis- noon on 21 January 2021 as the Requiem Mass tic climax of the discourse was celebrated for Archbishop Tartaglia. Covid from John chapter 6, Isai- rules had forced the liturgy to take place behind ah’s vision of the banquet The sorrow of a brother on the mountain-top, the closed doors. Psalm that ends with the Despite the restrictions people in their thousands feast in the Temple, when Vigil homily of Canon Gerry followed the Mass with sorrow and devotion and the Lord as an accompany- listened to the homily of Bishop Hugh Gilbert ing shepherd becomes at can’t believe it I just he loved Jesus Christ -the the end a welcoming host, cannot… heart and soul of his life. OSB, Bishop of Aberdeen and President of the precisely the future we wish I We are speechless and And when we hear the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. for Philip. yet we have experienced words we heard tonight His words were widely praised for capturing the Here was the heart of the the most extraordinary in the Gospel when Jesus impact and the personality of Archbishop Philip. man. Here, along with his outpouring of support says to Thomas and to We publish them here in full. family, were the loves that and faith – the great the others ‘I am the Way, moved him: the Gospel of faith of the Archdiocese the Truth and the Life; pictures by paul mcsherry John, the person of Christ, of Glasgow, the faith of no one can come to the God and man, born of the the community of faith Father, except through Anyone who eats my and what we’ve personally Virgin (he loved our Lady), of Scotland has gushed me,’ Philip knew this in a flesh and drinks my and collectively lost. This risen from the dead and the this week, it has nour- way that went beyond the “blood has eternal life, and uprooting has changed the same Lord’s real, substan- ished, strengthened and words. I shall raise him up on the landscapes of so many lives. tial and permanent pres- supported me and I hope He understood that to last day.” “Tree” seems right. The tim- ence under the appearances it has strengthened you journey more deeply into There are so many set- ber of this man was sound. of bread and wine, the food as well. the life of God the Father tings in which to have It was sound all through. At of our soul and the pledge of I hope you have been is what we are here for known Archbishop Philip: a time when hollowness or our resurrection. These are able to take some comfort from the and the sure way of doing that is through as a member of his fam- rottenness seem to surface the things that held him to- knowledge that so many others are with Christ. ily, or in his school and stu- with disheartening regu- gether, made him a whole, us at this time. It was second nature to him. dent days, in Rome, in the larity, this was a comfort. I and gave him the holding It is strange that there are only 20 of us There are many rooms in my Father’s seminaries and parishes he think we felt this soundness power he had. It’s for be- here in the church; it is strange that we house, it said in the Gospel tonight. Well if served, as Bishop of Paisley and relied on it more than lieving and confessing and are not able to comfort one another … but you were ever at a funeral at which Philip and Archbishop of Glasgow. we knew. preaching these things he that is how it has to be. was the celebrant you could be sure, you There were the many circles would want to be remem- Philip spoke often about the challenges could be confident of the mercy of God. he moved in: of ecumenical Wholeness bered: floreat praeconio verbi. and the difficulties and the human cost You could be sure that God looked with dialogue, Catholic educa- and the social and spiritual isolation that love upon his son or daughter who had tion about which he was so Eulogy is no part of a lit- Fascinated has been created because of this horrible died, that the merciful God, the God of engaged and realistic, the urgy. It’s the last thing Philip virus ,while at the same time pointing out love was the one who would meet them civic life of Glasgow, not for- would have wanted; he was It’s on this basis he would how we are drawn together in solidarity and welcome them into his presence. getting its sport. So many not a self-advertising man. want his beloved arch- facing this together and struggling with There are many rooms in my Father’s people touched by him, so It’s not what we want; we diocese and the Church in it and, please God, soon coming out of it. House… many aspects to a life, so are probably still too numb. Scotland to move forward. Philip took us to his heart and loved as Philip loved St John’s Gospel. He loved many perspectives to view it But the prohibition of eu- He could say, in dark mo- us all the more for it. it for its theology, he loved it for its pow- from. Three score years and logy doesn’t mean we have ments, “do we still believe There are so many things I could say erful imagery, he loved it for the way in ten. Our memories are frag- to talk abstractions. Surely in the Eucharist?” He could about Philip – well he’s your brother, he’s which it draws us into understanding the ments of a greater whole, we can acclaim the provi- also say, “I find people are your uncle, your friend – we all know nature of Jesus so that by the time you and that whole – the mys- dence of God, the presence fascinated if you speak to him, we know what he’s like… have read St John’s Gospel from start to tery of a person - is in the of Christ and the action of them of Christ.” We know what he likes, we know how finish you understand that our destiny is mind and hands of God. “On the Holy Spirit within him, “On this mountain he will he is, we know what makes him laugh, to live with him forever with the Father in the earth the broken arcs, in from his birth seventy years remove the mourning veil what brings him joy, what troubles him… Heaven. the heaven a perfect round.” ago to his committal today, covering all peoples, and the We know this, we know what kind of And now Philip in his turn goes to meet Today, in Christ, we re- from his baptism to this shroud enwrapping all na- man he is. the Father and my prayer tonight for member Philip’s life, we give Eucharist, from the pouring tions; he will destroy death Of course, as a younger brother he’s al- Philip is the prayer that is the same for thanks for it and we pray of that first water to the final for ever. The Lord will wipe ways been a big part of my life – it’s un- every single person that dies, no matter for its completion and the sprinkling of his remains. away the tears from every deniable. I’d never quite say it to Philip, who they are, no matter how holy or how comfort of the bereaved. There seems a rare whole- at the same time of great pal thumbs-up. As a pastor, the many others that died ally, and we know with what crying, “The faith is alive! of wine at a late Spanish din- cheek.” So the prophet. “An- but of course I looked up to him -how much they may think of themselves as a We bring him and ourselves ness here. Surely we can human warmth. There have especially here in Glasgow in James Watt Street. It was consequences. We need to The faith is alive!” This wasn’t ner in Salamanca launching yone who eats my flesh and could you not? Brilliant at football, great sinner. before God in a literal and acknowledge how the grace been so many testimonies and for a while in Edinburgh said exactly fifty years later, be more careful of each oth- a tired, box-ticking cleric; he into the intricacies of 16th- drinks my blood has eternal in school, a terrible singer! It’s the same prayer, that the Lord will metaphorical great Eucha- of his baptism and of his or- to this (and my thanks to all too, he had plenty of valleys it was beautiful and he spoke er’s hearts. seemed an almost childlike century Eucharistic theol- life, and I shall raise him And always when he came home from forgive us our sins, purify us and make us ristic prayer of hope and af- dination grew and flowered who have sent condolences). of darkness to walk through, with gentleness and love. I enthusiast. ogy. up on the last day.” So the seminary it meant for me a number of fit for Heaven and bring us into the com- fection. in him, how the Lord was He might have passed his with others, with unsettled felt truly humbled when he Alive So the memories remain: How good, how consol- Gospel. “In the Lord’s own weeks going to Celtic Park because Philip pany of Jesus and Mary and the saints. indeed his shepherd and life in the green pastures of priests, survivors of abuse, talked about my life during voicing our apology for child ing, that he should go to house shall I dwell for ever just wouldn’t miss a game. We, his family and friends, are particu- Roots through him shepherded dogmatic theology, by the victims of accidents, and the homily. Somehow his For myself, I only came to abuse in this Cathedral, God on the solemnity of St and ever.” So the Psalmist. It was one of the great joys of his life larly close to that because not only do we others, how his priesthood restful waters of seminary he did so in such a genu- love and understanding took know Bishop / Archbishop preaching to seminarians Kentigern. With these words, with this following the Bhoys but it didn’t define pray that Philip will be welcomed into the The image that comes to became a true spiritual fa- teaching (if they exist) or ine, heartfelt way. The bin away so much of my pain. I Philip after becoming bish- in the crypt of St Peter’s, I have to say I feel his eye hope, let us comfort one an- him, not really. company of Jesus, Mary and the saints but me is of a great tree felled therhood which has left its of promising ecumenical lorry episode, the helicopter will always be grateful.” “He op myself in 2011. But I had urging them in his halting, on me as I speak. It’s a lit- other and go on. He loved football, absolutely adored it, into the company too of our dear sister, unexpectedly in the middle trace on all of us. dialogue, but he accepted on the roof, his concern for wept with those who wept”. already encountered him straight from the heart way, tle unnerving. “Get it right, The great tree goes into and you know how much of it he watched Dina, who died only six months ago and of the night – Storm Covid. Looking at it from our side, pastoral assignments and asylum seekers. A lady from Like the Psalmist, at times during the papal visit the to put Christ at the centre Hugh, get it right”. This tree the earth as a seed, to rest and he knew all the players, who was of course our dear parents, Guido and And only when we woke up we are commending to God he cherished them. He had my own diocese whose fa- he also had his own “droop- year before, at the Mass at of their lives, everywhere had a root: the deep Catho- through the winter of time good and who was average and who was Annita whom we miss so much still and the day following did we today someone who wasn’t a gift for friendship and in- ther died in the James Watt ing spirit” to walk with. He Bellahouston. Bishops and and always, and find their lic Christian faith he had re- in “the dear green place”, rubbish! for whom we have never ceased to pray. begin to divine what had small in any sense, someone sight into people. During Street fire of 1968 sent me was actually a shy and sensi- Abbots were waiting in a integrity in him; respond- ceived from his family. And to rest and to be raised in- But more than anything Philip loved happened, did we begin to of gravitas, and someone in our Ad Limina visit with the this: “I have happy memo- tive man. He felt pressures tent. He went out to look at ing explosively to a paper through that faith flowed corruptible. Man’s winter, the Church, he loved the liturgy, he loved grasp the depths of its roots, whom head and heart came Pope in 2018 he said to the ries of the Archbishop when and there were certainly the singing crowds, full of put before him at a bishop’s the sacramental sap that God’s spring. the word of God, he loved the sacraments, Canon Gerry Tartaglia to see the space this tree oc- together, possessed of intel- Holy Father, “I miss the par- he so kindly agreed to cel- more than he voiced. He young people, and he came meeting, “Where’s Christ in nourished and greened his May he rest in peace and cupied, the shelter it gave, lectual force and clarity and ish”, and got a delighted pa- ebrate Mass for my dad and took things to heart, liter- back with his face flushed, this?”, or after a glass or two life. It wasn’t hard to choose rise in glory. 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We publish a selection below: Conference of England and I’m sure that all the good later, I had the opportunity and shocked by Archbishop Wales that he did for the Church to meet him again during 949 1234 959 1234 946 1234 Philip’s death, sentiments in Scotland and for the Uni- the Synod on the Family. which are shared through- I am very much grieved versal Church will remain as At that time, he was kind Daly Garage Doors 10x2.qxd 29/6/10 09:18 Page 1 out England and Wales. at the demise of His Grace a legacy for the future. enough to invite me to a I have often enjoyed Arch- Philip Tartaglia, Metropoli- I will remember Archbish- dinner he had hosted at the bishop Philip’s warm hos- tan Archbishop of Glasgow. op Tartaglia in my prayers Pontifical Scots College for pitality and admired his In the name of the Syro- and when I will celebrate the Prelates of the English pastoral sense and sharp day of his second birth into ing archbishop. With faith Malankara Catholic Church, the Holy Mass. speaking world. I was, in INSTALLATIONS, REPAIRS mind. His leadership will eternal life. May his soul, and trust in the Lord Jesus, I convey to you, Priests, Re- +Archbishop Paolo Pezzi fact, looking forward to see- & MAINTENANCE OF be greatly missed. Two days and the souls of all the faith- I offer Archbishop Philip’s ligious and the Faithful of Metropolitan of the Mother of ing him in Goa on a visit to ago, on 11th January, Arch- ful departed, rest in peace family and friends, and the the Archdiocese of Glasgow God in Moscow this Archdiocese, for which ALL GARAGE DOORS bishop Philip celebrated his and rise in glory. Amen. priests, religious, and the my prayers and heartfelt President of the Conference of I had invited him more than 70th birthday. And, today, And, may our Blessed people of Glasgow and, in- condolences. I remember Catholic Bishops of Russia once. The Lord, however, on the Feast of St Mungo, Mother whose own heart deed, all of Scotland, my with gratitude the support had different plans for His DALY GARAGE DOORS the Patron Saint of Glasgow, was pierced by the Sword prayerful support and con- and encouragement the I was indeed deeply faithful servant. Family Business With Over 30 Years Experience we pray, trusting in God’s of Sorrow, and St Mungo, solation. Archbishop extended to the pained to learn about the While conveying my Bernard Corrigan 6x2.qxd 2019-11-19 11:24 Page 1 great mercy, that he has cel- intercede for all who mourn I assure you all, too, of the Syro-Malankara Catholic rather unexpected demise heartfelt sympathies to all Extensive range of doors including: ebrated his Dies natalis, the the death of this inspir- prayers of the bishops and Church, especially in ap- of my good friend Archbish- of you, I wish to join you in Henderson, Hormann, Garador, pointing a priest – Rev. Fr. op Philip Tartaglia. thanking and praising the Gliderol, Caradale, Novoferm etc. Johnson Mathew Manayil, I can understand how Lord for the gracious gift Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop and have Father Johnson of our Church to cater to the shocked all of you – the of this dedicated Shepherd of Glasgow. I assure our Manayil as the Chaplain. I •Electric operators installed pastoral needs of our Faith- Clergy, the Religious and who went about spread- prayer for the departed soul personally had a chance to to new & existing doors 24 Hour ful over there. the Laity of the Archdiocese ing the fragrance of God’s and for the Archdiocese of meet His Grace at his resi- •Roller doors & spares Call-Out On this mourned occa- of Glasgow – must be with love and goodness during Glasgow. May the Almighty dence last year and I was •Free estimates & advice sion, I convey prayers and this rather sudden depar- his earthly pilgrimage, but God strengthen the Archdi- moved by his unassuming condolences of all the Bish- ture of your beloved Shep- very particularly during the ocese with his Spirit during approach and lovely con- ops of the Syro-Malankara herd. journey of his priestly and this difficult time! versation. Bernard Corrigan Ltd TELEPHONE: 01355 261601 Catholic Church. May the We first met in Rome, as episcopal life and ministry. His Grace was closely re- May his soul rest in eter- W H O L E S A L E F I S H M O N G E R • P O U LT E R E R & G A M E D E A L E R departed soul rest in peace. participants of the World May the Good Lord, whom lated to the Syro-Malankara nal peace! MOBILE: 07821 679606 www.dalygaragedoors.co.uk It is my eamest prayer that Synod of Bishops on the New he served so faithfully, now Catholic Church and always +Yoohan Mar Theodosius 184–200 HOWARD STREET God may grant him Eter- Evangelization. We hap- reward him with the full- encouraged our priests and Apostolic Visitator to Email: [email protected] nal Reward in heaven. I as- pened to be in the same Cir- ness of everlasting bliss in faithful in Scotland. Indeed, Europe and Ociane, Bishop GLASGOW G1 4HW sure you and all the mem- colo Minore and Philip was His Kingdom. it is because of his special of Muvattupuzha – Syro Telephone: 0141 552 4368 • Fax: 0141-552 4731 Froscote1 KendRoofingal Roa5x2d, E17/10/11ast Kilbr14:49ide GPage75 81QT bers of the Archdiocese of chosen to be the Secretary +Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop interest we could start a Malankara Rite Glasgow, my prayers. of our group. He carried out of Goa and Daman Mission Centre in Glasgow May the Lord console and his task very diligently and strengthen you all. efficiently! During those We have heard with +Baselios Cardinal Cleemis days of the Synod, I had the sadness of the Archbishop Major Archbishop–-Catholicos privilege of knowing Philip Philip Tartaglia’s untimely of the Syro-Malankara from a closer range and de- death on Wednesday 13th Catholic Church and Major veloping bonds of friend- January. St Maria Goretti Archbishop of Trivandrum ship with him. I write to assure you of a St Joseph’s Parish PARISH During one of our con- place in our hearts at this I write to express my versations, I spoke to him difficult time for you. Milngavie deep and prayerful sympa- about the need this Arch- I will personally celebrate thy at this time at the death diocese had of sending a mass for your intentions We offer our deepest of Archbishop Philip Tar- young priest to Rome for his as well as for the repose of taglia. I had met Philip on doctoral studies and I asked the soul of Archbishop Tar- sympathy to the family St Margaret of Scotland Hospice a number of occasions and him if he could help us by of- taglia. e Parish Priest, Deacon and greatly admired him. The fering board and lodging to Yours in Christ of Archbishop Tartaglia Archdiocese has lost a won- this priest in the Pontifical +Paul Swarbrick parishioners of St Joseph’s, and the priests and people derful leader and pastor, Scots College. I was indeed Bishop of Lancaster Milngavie oer our sincere whom I know will be greatly overjoyed with the prompt of the Archdiocese of Years of Care missed. and positive response that I With deep sorrow, I sympathy to Canon Gerard St Nicholas Care Fund In memory of our Please be assured of my got from him. heard from Rev Fr. John- Tartaglia and all the family on Glasgow. A charity of the Archdiocese of Glasgow prayers and sympathy at Accordingly, Fr. Agnelo son Manayil that His Grace the death of our Archbishop. The St Nicholas Care Fund would like to express this time. Pinheiro, of this Archdio- Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. our deep sorrow at the loss of our dear Archbishop Hospice Patron and Supporter With all good wishes and cese, not only stayed in the Philip Tartaglia, Arch- He will be mourned and Philip, Chairman of our Board of Trustees. He was a blessings, Scots College and completed bishop of Glasgow, passed May he now enjoy the reward of sadly missed. gentle and kind man who offered great warmth and Archbishop Philip Tartaglia Yours sincerely in the successfully his Doctorate away. On behalf of the compassion to his people. Lord, in Philosophy in the Gre- entire faithful of the Syro- his labours. May he rest in peace +John A Cardinal Dew, gorian University, but also Malankara Church in Glas- He will be forever in our prayers. Archbishop of Wellington got the opportunity to exer- gow, I express my heartfelt May he rest in peace. May he rest in peace. St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, East Barns Street, Clydebank G81 1EG cise his priestly ministry in condolences on the demise [email protected] · 0141 226 5898 · Scottish Charity SC029832 Scottish Charity Number SC005623 the Archdiocese of Glasgow of His Grace Most Rev Dr

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ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S AND ST. MARGARET MARY’S IN Glasgow remembers CASTLEMILK: extend our sympathy and prayerful support to all family and friends of Archbishop its ‘own’ Archbishop Philip Tartaglia on his passing. True to his missionary baptism, I am writing to express loved brother and uncle. I Philip reached out and faithfully my condolences at the un- Archbishop Tartaglia’s influence reaches hope that knowing how proclaimed and celebrated expected news of the death far beyond the parishes and schools of the much people cared for him God’s Good News. of The Most Rev Philip Tar- Archdiocese. Indeed in the weeks following his across the Archdiocese will taglia, Archbishop of Glas- death, tributes were paid from the worlds of bring his family some com- We pray that the sadness of gow. diplomacy, academia, business and education. fort at this sad time. Philip’s passing is replaced with His Excellency received As administrator of the the joy of all who commit to me very kindly when I vis- The following selection gives an insight into the Archdiocese, you have a ited Glasgow before taking loss that was felt when he died on January 13. challenging role ahead. God’s will in their own lives and up my posting to the Holy Please be assured of our on- mature from being believers to See in 2016, and I will al- going support in these dif- become missionary disciples. ways remember him with community, allow me to community in Scotland and ficult times. affection. I also had enjoyed express our deepest con- beyond will mourn his pass- Maureen McKenna May God reward Philip’s his company during the last dolences to you all and to ing, and I offer my sincere Executive Director of commitment with His eternal Ad Limina visit. His Grace’s relatives ; the condolences to his family. Education, Glasgow City grace. I know that in his long whole Catholic community Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli Council service to the Church he is mourning. Principal of the University of carried out many important Laurence PAÏS Glasgow roles with distinction, and Consul General of France May he rest in peace. Amen. that he will be much missed. It is with great sadness Please pass my condolences How saddened I was by that I learned of the death of Bobby Main 8x2.qxd 8/7/20 11:06 Page 1 to the Bishops’ Conference, this unexpected bad news. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. and please convey my sor- After the Paris terror attacks On behalf of the entire row that Archbishop Philip in January 2015, Archbishop University of Strathclyde OPEN is no longer with us. Tartaglia celebrated a Mass community, I would like to 6 Sally Axworth for the French community, express our sincere condo- DA British Ambassador to the and for French people every- lences to the Archdiocese, Holy See where, which I attended as to Philip’s family, and to his YS Honorary Consul (I retired many friends. Truly saddened by the from that role in 2018). The As one of Glasgow’s best- news of Archbishop Tar- Archbishop’s solidarity and known sons, his loss will taglia’s sudden passing I humanity touched us great- be felt acutely by both the I was so sad on hearing of would like to express my ly. Please allow me therefore Church and our wider com- the passing of Archbishop We have 100 different styles personal condolences and to record my lasting grati- munity. He will be remem- Tartaglia, it was a great of headstone to choose those of all the staff at the tude, and that of the French bered fondly for his social shock to the people of Glas- from at our showyard Italian Consulate General in community in Glasgow. He conscience, his leadership, gow, especially the Catholic 2'6" POLISHED GRANITE FREE Edinburgh, to the Archdio- was a good man, and we will and his bright and inquir- community. He was a proud A HEADSTONES FROM cese and the Catholic com- miss him. ing academic mind. Glaswegian who loved the PHONE munity in Glasgow. May his Requiescat in pace. We are thinking of you all fact he had Italian blood FOR soul rest in peace with the John Campbell at this difficult time. running through his veins. BROCHURE £ Lord. Emeritus Professor of French – Professor Sir Jim McDonald I really only got to know 450 Fabio Monaco University of Glasgow, Former Principal of the University of Phillip over the last nine Consul General of Italy Hon Consul of France Strathclyde years, I worked with him on 0141 641 0088 a few projects, if we got to- WHY PAY MORE THAN YOU HAVE TO! Myself and all my col- I write on behalf of all gether to discuss the Caritas leagues at the French con- the schools in Glasgow, Awards or the publication of 282 Main Street, Cambuslang, sulate in Edinburgh are but particularly our Catho- Flourish the first fifteen min- Glasgow (at Railway Station) very saddened by the news lic schools, to express our utes of any meetings would that broke this Wednesday deepest condolences on be consumed by talking www.mainheadstones.co.uk about Archbishop Tartaglia’s the passing of Archbishop about his beloved Glasgow passing. I had the honour Philip. Celtic, his knowledge on the of meeting His Grace a few You would expect all history of the club would months after my arrival in Archbishops to be commit- leave me mesmerised. 2019 with my colleagues ted to children’s education He was a joy to work with, from the Consulate and but Archbishop Philip was although soft spoken he had ST ALBERT’S from the French Embassy more than just committed a steely determination to in London and I remember to our children. He showed get things done, I am sure Pollokshields vividly His Grace’s kindness, The death of Archbishop warmth, caring and love as a young man growing intelligence and humanity. Philip is a true loss for the when he was with them. He up in the East End he never As you know, there is a city, for Scotland and for the was exceptionally generous dreamed of one day becom- large French community in Church, and I was deeply with his time celebrating ing the shepherd to the flock Glasgow and I know some saddened to hear the news mass with children, staff of the Roman Catholic com- of its members were famil- of his passing. and families many times munity in the city he loved iar with Archbishop Tar- The University of Glas- a year all across the city. so much, I was honoured to Archbishop Philip lived in taglia and your Parish. The gow’s relationship with the Young people in secondary be asked to work with him, whole French community in Archbishopric goes back to schools spoke so positively he will be sadly missed. our parish during his years as Scotland was touched and our very foundation – and of his masses as he reached It was a great shame that thankful for the solidarity in all the centuries that have out to encourage them to we never got the opportuni- Archbishop of Glasgow. shown by Mgr Tartaglia in passed since, our Univer- follow the words of the Gos- ty to show our appreciation January 2015, after France sity community could have pel. He has left us with lots at his funeral service, I am was the victim of terrible at- had no greater friend or of lovely memories. sure thousands of people We will miss his presence and tacks in Paris. Mgr Tartaglia advocate than Archbishop On a personal note, I al- would have loved to have has remained a great sup- Philip. ways enjoyed our meetings been there. the support he showed to our port for us since then and On a personal level, I will where we debated issues I will say goodbye in a way as a representative of the miss his friendship deeply, affecting education and the I know he would appreciate, French government in Scot- but his loss will be felt far be- challenges facing Catholic YNWA. community. land, I am grateful and will yond those who were lucky education in modern soci- Lord (Willie) Haughey not forget. enough to call him a friend. ety. We should not forget City Facilities Management On behalf of the French The whole of the Catholic also that he was a much FLOURISH 21

ST. JUDE ST MARTIN OF TOURS  St. Roch’s & ST. JOHN OGILVIE Parish Church PARISH e Parish Priest, and the With deep sympathy to all in the Parishioners of St Martin of The Parish of St Roch’s Garngad Archdiocese of Glasgow on the Tours Renton, wish to express would like to offer our condolences to loss of our dear priest Archbishop our heartfelt sympathy to the the family and friends of Archbishop Philip. Philip and all at the Archdiocese of family, friends and all at the Glasgow on his sudden passing. He was a gentle and kind man Archdiocese of Glasgow on the Forever in our thoughts and prayers. who offered great warmth and death of Archbishop Tartaglia. compassion to his people. May he rest in peace. He will be forever in our He will be forever in our prayers. prayers. May he rest in peace. May he rest in peace. St. Roch’s, 311 Roystonhill, Glasgow G21 2HN Tel 0141 552 2945 www.stroch.rcglasgow.org.uk

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[email protected] Registered Scottish Charity No. SC022875 or telephone 0141 339 4315 22 FLOURISH Stella Maris remembers JK%98IE898J s a proud Glaswegian AArchbishop Tartaglia =i%;\jdfe[EnXYl\q\8^fdlf_# took great pride in the fact JDDD Xe[ Xcc k_\ GXi`j_`fe\ij that Stella Maris, the glo- bal Catholic charity which f]Jk%9XieXYXjGXi`j_nflc[c`b\ looks after the needs of kf f]]\i fli Zfe[fc\eZ\j kf k_\ seafarers, was founded in ]Xd`cp Xe[ ]i`\e[j f] 8iZ_Y`j_fg the city in 1920. G_`c`g KXikX^c`X Xe[ Xcc Xk k_\ And the charity repaid the 8iZ_[`fZ\j\ f] >cXj^fn fe _`j compliment, in its tribute to him, by describing the jl[[\egXjj`e^% Archbishop as a ‘good sup- porter of Stella Maris whose =fi\m\i `e fli k_fl^_kj Xe[ ministry was close to his giXp\ij% heart.’ A spokesman for Stella DXp_\i\jk`eg\XZ\% Maris said: “He had cel- ebrated our annual Stella Franciscan Minoress 6x2.qxd 19/7/10 13:41 Page 1 Maris Masses in Glasgow since 2016 and last October he celebrated our Centenary Mass. www.franciscanvocations.org.uk Centenary

In his homily at that Mass, Picture by Paul McSherry he emphasised how Stella FOR WOMEN Maris’ apostolate provides a much needed and greatly heart that comes from Christ by brian worked with man and was of great sup- appreciated service to the and seeks the intercession swanson Archbishop Tar- port to me in my ministry EXPLORING seafarers of the world. of Our Lady, so that Stella taglia on many with Stella Maris and I will “Stella Maris has had to Maris can truly care in a hu- occasions. always be grateful for that. evolve and develop its mis- man way for seafarers.” He said: “I was very sad- For me he was a man who sion over the years, Arch- Deacon Joe O’Donnell, dened by the sudden death lived his life based on the FRANCISCAN bishop Tartaglia said, but Stella Maris Senior Area Port of Archbishop Philip who Beatitudes. May he rest in its heart has not changed- a Chaplain for Scotland had was a very caring and gentle peace.” VOCATION

christ the king We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of Archbishop We offer our sincerest sympathy on hearing about the death of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. Tartaglia and the priests and He was a faithful priest and great friend to us all. people of the Archdiocese of We will miss his great sense of humour and his kindness. Glasgow. May he rest in peace. He will be mourned and sadly missed. St Michael, Dalreoch May he rest in peace. 1946-2021

Archbishop Philip In commending you to God’s rest, we give heartfelt thanks for your service among us - beginning here, in St Michael’s, where you served as Deacon in the summer of 1974 Requiescas in pace

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veryone at SCIAF was by alastair ers and friends and that attracts many other shocked and deeply sad- dutton of SCIAF who supporters to SCIAF’s good Edened by the unexpected had died in the and honourable causes. death of Archbishop Tar- last year. In his This is the vision that en- taglia. homily he spoke ergised the people whose His loss, on the feast of St powerfully about his affec- lives we remember at this Mungo, Glasgow’s patron, tion for SCIAF and our mis- Mass and for whose souls we was keenly felt by all of us sion. pray this evening to commit at SCIAF and many across “The mission of SCIAF, themselves to support the Glasgow and beyond. born from and sustained by mission of SCIAF. the love of Jesus Christ, is Passionate to seek to lift people across Mission the world out of poverty and He is someone who was to help them to achieve the Because of this pandemic passionate about helping the change that is necessary for and after it, the mission of least fortunate and actively families, communities and SCIAF will be all the more supported SCIAF’s work nations to live and to pros- needed across the world.” on behalf of the Church in per according to their hu- At the time, many of us Scotland. He served on our man dignity, in peace and in here at SCIAF talked about board from 2012–2017 and justice. how moved and inspired we was always generous with This is the vision that were by those words, and at his time. unites the Catholic commu- his passing we feel that even Just last November he of- nity of Scotland in its own- more deeply. fered our annual remem- ership, in its affection and in As we mourn his loss, we brance mass for support- its support for “our” SCIAF, treasure these memories. Wee Box appeal in 2021 will double the difference

very Lent, the time be- tween Ash Wednesday JESU XPI Eand Easter, thousands of PASSIO Scots save money in their SCIAF WEE BOX to help give a hand up to people living in poverty. T  P C By giving up a treat and    P  S. M’ putting what you save into a WEE BOX or fundrais- would like to express our sincere and heartfelt ing online, you can make a lasting difference to fami- sympathy on the death of Archbishop Philip. He lies in some of the world’s was a gentle and kind man, always a friend to us, poorest countries. This and he will be sadly missed. year the focus is on help- ing children in one of the Lord grant him eternal peace. poorest countries in the treatment. They may face • Send us a cheque world. stigma and exclusion. made out to SCIAF to In South Sudan, a gener- That’s where your coins FREEPOST SCIAF ation of children with dis- in the WEE BOX come • Call us on 0141 354 5555 abilities are locked out of in… and donate using a an education and trapped This year £1 = £2 credit or debit card in a cycle of poverty. By raising money for This year, things are still Frequent conflict has our WEE BOX appeal, you a little different, but there left behind a legacy of can help children with dis- are still lots of ways you fear, displacement and abilities in South Sudan to can raise money for our We wish to express our deepest despair, making it one of access the education and WEE BOX appeal: sympathy to all family and friends the world’s poorest and support they need to build You may not be able to most fragile states. Chil- a bright future. attend Mass and collect of Archbishop Tartaglia. dren with disabilities were From the 12 February your WEE BOX, but you already the most vulner- to 11 May, all public dona- can still order one online Requiescat In Pace Archbishop Philip. able in society. Now, the tions to our WEE BOX, and SCIAF will post it to coronavirus pandemic has BIG CHANGE appeal will you deepened already existing be doubled by the UK gov- If you already receive levels of poverty, putting ernment. regular mail from SCIAF them at greater risk. Once you’ve collected they wlll be sending your Many children with dis- money in your WEE BOX, WEE BOX shortly. abilities in South Sudan count the money you’ve If you’d usually pick up a are not able to go to school saved and donate that WEE BOX at Mass or don’t or, later on, to work and amount by using any of get letters from SCIAF 94 Hope Street · Glasgow G2 6PH earn a living. They may the following steps: then please order your Office Tel: 0141 248 8111 have no access to support • Make your donation online WEE BOX at www.sciaf. Mobile Tel: 07810 446485 services or hospitals for at www.sciaf.org.uk org.uk Email: [email protected] 24 FLOURISH A man of God who talked football and made us a nice cup of tea…

met Archbishop Tartaglia not to be rude I agreed and us, asking if we needed any- for the first time during stood there for about 10–15 thing, and asking how we Imy Rite of Election in the minutes. As I was about were managing. Archdiocese of Glasgow. to leave (because people He said that the doors During the ceremony I would be wondering where to the building and church shook his hand, as did eve- I was) she re-appeared with would be open and anyone ryone there, but afterwards a big tray of hot coffee and was very welcome to come we were invited for tea and following behind her was in and use the facilities or coffee and a chat. I was Archbishop Tartaglia with a even to take some time out pretty nervous about meet- tray of fresh cakes! if needed in the peace and ing someone like him, the I was taken aback. Here quiet of the church itself. most senior bishop in the was this man who, only Over the coming days I Church in Scotland – that’s weeks ago, I was too nerv- would take him up on that a big deal and I couldn’t for ous to even talk to and now offer. the life of me think of any- he’s bringing me cakes and These were the only two thing interesting to say to coffee and asking me how I occasions I ever met the him! am. I led them back to our man, but on both very dif- I was literally dragged up appliance and he promptly ferent situations he was to shake his hand and chat handed out hot coffee and exactly the same, approach- to him when we had the op- cakes which went down a able, friendly and appeared portunity to meet him for treat which on its own was a genuinely interested in me coffee and cakes. He was very nice gesture, but he also as a person. a very approachable man took the time out to speak May he rest in peace. and I was immediately put toT McGowan me and 8x2.qxd others around13/7/10 11:03 Page 1 at ease at the way he spoke to me, he seemed genuinely interested in me asking how my journey was going T. McGowan & Sons and I’m pretty sure we even spoke about football! Picture by Paul McSherry Monumental Sculptors That was my first encoun- ter with Archbishop Tar- family firm established 1947 taglia and at that point and FirefighterStevie Craig met Archbishop Tartaglia her name escapes me but it St. Kentigern’s Cemetery I walked away thinking, twice … once at a happy celebration and once in didn’t take much explaining 109 Tresta Road, Glasgow g23 5aa “well that’s the last time I’m what I was needing and she Telephone: 0141 946 2429 ever going to meet someone the shadow of tragedy. In this article he recalls let me in. Linn Cemetery like him,” but unbeknown to the impact of those meetings and the lessons he Afterwards she was ask- 602 Lainshaw Drive, Glasgow g45 9sp me I was to again meet him learned ing what we were doing and Telephone: 0141 634 8515 under very different circum- talking about the accident Dalbeth Cemetery 1920 London Road, Glasgow g32 stances. and I happened to mention Telephone: 0141 778 4916 In November 2013 not that main door and as you can ing! I couldn’t find anywhere we were waiting on some Philipshill Cemetery long after my Rite of Elec- imagine it was pretty hec- to go and remembered not hot drinks and food as we Westerfield Road, East Kilbride g76 tion I attended the Clutha tic and it was a while before long ago that there were had been on duty for a few Telephone: 0141 644 4535 helicopter crash which hap- anyone took a break. toilets in the Archdiocesan hours and hadn’t stopped. pened not far from the Arch- Some three hours had building. I approached the Immediately she said that New Memorials · Additional Lettering · Cleaning diocesan office. On arrival passed and unfortunately for door which was locked and if I didn’t mind waiting, she All work completed in any cemetery. Brochure available on request there we parked up the fire me nature called and I was, knocked. would go and get me some appliance right outside the to use the local term, burst- An older lady answered, hot tea and coffee. So as www.tmcgowan.co.uk

The clergy and parishioners of BLESSED JOHN DUNS SCOTUS ST. NINIANS KNIGHTSWOOD remember with gratitude The Parish and Friars at Blessed the wise stewardship John Duns Scotus wish to offer of the Archdiocese under our sympathy on hearing about Archbishop Tartaglia. Archbishop Tartaglia’s death. May his soul rest in peace.

He was always such a kind, gentle man with a great sense of humour.

Our dear friend you will be sadly The Parish Community missed by All. of the Immaculate Conception extends our condolences to the family of May the Lord grant him Archbishop Tartaglia, eternal peace. especially to our parishioners and friends, Michael and Sylvia. FLOURISH 25 What he really loved was to celebrate the Sacraments

Archbishop Tartaglia’s devoted master of to park. He was always in ceremonies has spoken of his deep sense of loss great form on match days and sorrow at the death of the man he called ‘a – a real fan who really knew his stuff. true friend’. And as he reveals in this article, they “After the game we’d both were united by a shared love of sport listen to the radio phone-ins which always gave us both as good laugh. He often joked that he would phone in himself but of course he or the past four years by brian celebrating the never did.” Stephen McBride stood, swanson sacraments he Fliterally, at the Archbish- just seemed so Laugh op’s side during Mass and in happy and full that time they developed a of life. Stephen last saw the deep bond of friendship. “The Archbishop was a Archbishop on January 6 Stephen said: “I had such stickler for starting on time while he was self-isolating as great relationship with and getting things right and at home to bring some per- him that I just can’t believe I learned over the years to sonal items he needed. he’s gone. give him space and I think He said: “The Archbishop “Since his death, some of he appreciated that.” was having a walk in the the priests and others have “And he loved confirma- garden and I saw him at a been kind enough to say that tions – he’d do confirma- distance, we waved to one he valued my friendship very tions five nights a week another and I left the stuff much and I really appreciate sometimes and looked for- for him and left.” that.” ward to every single one of On January 13, two days His close working rela- them. after the Archbishop’s 70th tionship made him uniquely “He had such a warm way birthday he returned to de- placed to witness at first with him when it came to liver a card. hand the Archbishop’s deep kids and so they felt relaxed Little did he know that his spiritual life. in his company.” friend the Archbishop had Stephen said: “He just But there were darker died. loved the sacraments, abso- moments too. Stephen said: “The loss of lutely loved them. I’ve done Stephen said: “I’ve seen “And on his last Mass at united in another kind of Archbishop went together to a friend like the Archbishop weddings and baptisms him in tears at the altar, just Christmas he insisted on devotion, as lifelong Celtic Celtic games. is hard to take. I was his with him and I saw just how before the first lock down, standing outside at the side fans, that was kept for off Stephen said: “I always master of ceremonies for much the sacraments meant not for himself but for the door to wish the people a duty moments. drove because it took away four and a half years and I to him every time. He was people because he really felt happy and holy Christmas.” Stephen spoke fondly of the stress of driving for can’t thank him enough for actually a shy man but when for them. Although both men were the many times he and the him and looking for a place that honour and privilege.”

Nazareth The parish priest and House Glasgow the parishioners of Corpus Christi Scotstounhill St Mary’s Parish and DUNTOCHER The Sisters of Nazareth, Our Lady of Perpetual residents and staff offer our Succour Broomhill deepest sympathy to the family With deep sympathy to all in the of Archbishop Tartaglia and to Archdiocese of Glasgow on the loss of the priests and people of the Archdiocese of Glasgow. our dear priest Archbishop Philip. We would like to offer our condolences He was a gentle and kind man who He will be sadly missed. to the family and friends of Archbishop offered great warmth and compassion May he rest in peace. Philip and all at the Archdiocese of to his people. Glasgow on his sudden passing. Parish Priest of St Mary’s 1995–2004. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. He will be forever in our prayers. May he rest in peace. May he rest in peace. 26 FLOURISH FLOURISH 27 Catholic education was top priority for Archbishop

rchbishop Tartaglia’s by ronnie convery commitment to Catho- Alic schools and Catholic education was total. done, my dear friends and As a teacher himself – co-workers. I encourage much of his ministry had you to be confident Catholic been spent in seminar- teachers.” ies – he knew the world of The Archbishop was an teaching and enjoyed the assiduous visitor of Catho- company of teachers. He lic schools and enjoyed such would always say that Cath- engagements. He never olic schools are and should missed an opportunity to be the jewel in the crown of encourage teachers and on the Catholic community in one occasion came up with Scotland. these five golden pieces of Across the world 63 mil- advice: lion children and young peo- • Be conscious of your ple are educated in Catholic vocation, of your calling as schools. Catholic schools are a Catholic teacher and as a the largest providers of pri- teacher/staff in a Catholic mary and secondary educa- school. Rejoice in that tion in the world outside the calling, for it is a sacred governments of China and and important calling. India. The Archbishop likes to • Don’t neglect to nourish quote that statistic when own spiritual lives with the role and value of Catho- prayer, with the Word lic schools was called into of God and with the question! Sacraments. For you need And when the criticism the Lord’s grace to sustain of Catholic schools as pro- your vocation as a Catholic moters of bigotry raised teacher. its ugly head he had a deci- • Be faithful to Sunday sive answer. As he said in a Mass. Go to Confession. homily for school staff a few Develop habits of prayer. Archbishop was Caritas champion years ago: “You know how Say the Rosary. Be aware we are often subjected to of the presence of the rchbishop Tartaglia communities, offering prac- etly working to continue the bring God’s love to others. comments that suggest that Lord who calls you to was a passionate sup- tical support to others, and legacy of the special cente- “Let me tell you today: Catholic schools are a social follow him on the path Aporter of Catholic educa- by demonstrating that these nary for Catholic Education you are Scotland’s faith wit- anomaly, that they are an of holiness and respond tion and was never happier actions of loving service are in Scotland that we marked nesses. You can inspire the outdated phenomenon, and to him with faith and than when he was visiting inspired by faith in God. last year. next generation of young that they have no place in a with prayer. Never doubt schools and meeting pupils “These 5000+ young people by your actions. progressive society. the importance of your of all ages and abilities. Enthusiasm people and children have You are contributing to the “These comments, so often witness of faith to the Every year he looked for- been witnessing to God’s renewal of the Church in repeated, sometimes put us children and young people ward eagerly to addressing And the enthusiasm with love in their daily lives and Scotland. on the defensive and make in your classrooms. secondary pupils who took which young people re- using their gifts and tal- us apologetic about Catho- • The delivery of good part in the Caritas award sponded was the central ents at the service of others, Renewal lic schools. But the evidence lessons is of course scheme initiated following theme of the address given demonstrating that Catholic from across the world shows central to a teacher’s the visit of Pope Benedict in 2019 by the Archbishop, schools are good for Scot- “I invite each one of you us clearly that these com- work. When those lessons XVI to Scotland in 2010. last year’s event having fall- land. to do something. Go back to ments come from ignorance are permeated by the The Holy Father urged en victim to Covid restric- “We believe that these your schools and parishes, and small-mindedness, and teacher’s obviously lived young people during that tions. awards are, like our Catholic and encourage a younger pu- we can safely ignore them. personal faith in Jesus visit to become ‘saints of the He said: “It is impressive schools, unique... Through pil – or an older parishioner Christ, then your pupils 21st century’ by volunteering to see that our children and these awards, our young – to follow in your footsteps, will really sense that, Picture by Paul McSherry time in their school and faith young people have been qui- people find creative ways to and may God bless you all.” and education becomes Catholic education and formation in faith. • Do not be afraid but trust ST. MATTHEW’S PARISH in the grace and help of BISHOPBRIGGS God; seek the intercession He was so proud of our schools of Our Lady and of the saints. And be sure that It was with great sorrow and shock St. Matthew’s Parish heard of “So don’t feel you have Part of his homily to teachers at from our communities and from your vocation and service he centenary of the Archbishop Tartaglia’s death. to apologise for Catholic as a Catholic teacher is 1918 Education (Scotland) Act a Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral to the Catholic teaching profession, schools, don’t feel you have T mark the anniversary summed up his precious and valued by which introduced the system of to devise ways and systems and As a newly ordained priest, the then Fr. Tartaglia was a regular to apologise for being a universal free secondary education pride. programmes and protocols for the Catholic community summer supply priest to St. Matthew’s when home from Rome. Catholic teacher. Your pro- and by me as your bishop. and brought Catholic schools into He said: “We can be rightly proud confronting and overcoming these fession and vocation is hon- the state system, was enthusiasti- of the last hundred years and more challenges. He often spoke with fondness of the parishioners. oured all round the world, If Philip Tartaglia was of Catholic education in Scotland. cally celebrated by Archbishop Tar- “But we will always need a and you arepart of a world- first and foremost a priest, It has been truly a remarkable In the past year he was a great supporter of the renovations of wide cohort of teachers who his second great calling was taglia. achievement. But I have no doubt spiritual and supernatural core, He used the year-long anniversary based on grace, based on the Gospel, the church, and the last time he was present in St. Matthew’s are making a difference to as a teacher. that there will be more challenges, was in the newly refurbished building to Confirm some of our children and young people He loved to talk theology, to promote and praise Catholic possibly even more arduous, in the from which to engage with future on a global scale. That is a he loved to encourage others schools at special Masses, in pastoral next 100 years. challenges and to turn them into new young people. service and a gift of inesti- in the faith, and in his life he letters, formal gatherings and above “And I am sure that good and opportunities for Catholic education.” mable value to communities offered the greatest lesson all at school visits. resourceful people will emerge May he rest in peace. and to societies, to countries of all of fidelity to God and and to the entire world. Well His Church. 28 FLOURISH FLOURISH 29 Archbishop Philip was a priest to his fingertips

s I watched the trib- In the many tributes paid to Archbishop Tartaglia Pictures by Paul McSherry utes to Archbishop APhilip begin to appear in following his untimely death, perhaps the one both the Catholic and sec- which he would have preferred was that he was ular media, there was one “a priest to his fingertips”. word in particular that seemed to keep popping Being a priest had been his childhood dream up: “warm” – a simple, yet fitting word to describe and his life’s fulfilment. He never missed an him. opportunity to encourage new vocations and Archbishop Philip was a greatly enjoyed visits to his alma mater – the warm and compassionate Pontifical Scots College in Rome. man, much has been said of that, and many across our city have experienced In this article, vocations director Fr Ross Campbell this over the years. remembers the Archbishop as a champion of At the source of this, was priestly vocations his priestly heart, he loved being a priest, it was in- trinsic to who he was, and it was the way in which he was called to share the sav- ing love of Jesus. Much of his priestly life was spent forming priests turned, Fr. T began to mesh would not miss the oppor- for the Scottish mission, the community, he was very tunity to encourage some this is a huge part of his leg- keen that we look after all young lad to think about acy, so I thought it might be aspects of our well-being. becoming a priest! worth briefly reflecting on After Sunday Mass Fr. T Above all, Archbishop my experience of his con- was usually the first on the Philip was a man with a tribution to this important football pitch ready for a sound priestly identity, work in the Church. game of fives (despite the he knew that the call to age difference, he was one the priesthood was fun- Encounter of the better players) and damentally a gift not for was always keen to play a himself but for others, for My first encounter with tennis match on a Saturday the Church. He knew that the Archbishop was in the (the less said about his ten- at the heart of this iden- late summer of 2004. Myself nis skills, the better!). tity was the call to share and two others were head- But he was also serious in Christ’s office of teach- ing out to Rome to begin about what we were doing, ing and sanctifying and our studies for the priest- perhaps somewhat unfash- he knew that above all, the hood. Archbishop Philip (or ionably he saw seminary priest’s true self-realisation Fr. T as he was known then) principally as a place of is found in his union with had just been appointed by formation and not discern- the Lord in the Holy Eucha- the Bishops as Rector of the ment – and this was re- rist – he communicated Pontifical Scots College. flected in his Sunday homi- these truths with warmth, As was the case with first lies, where he would always and they have certainly left year students, we arrived encourage us to grow in our their mark on this inad- six weeks before term be- friendship with the Lord, equate instrument! gan in order to take a crash so that we could slowly Mary, Mother of Priests… course in Italian. I think it conform ourselves to Him Pray for him. is fair to say, in those six whom we were called to St. Mungo… Pray for weeks we learnt more than imitate, especially through him. just the language… the the two pillars of his own St. John Vianney… Pray three of us were the benefi- personal faith, the Holy for him. Project2:Layout 2 27/07/2017 13:55 Page 1 Visions In Silver 10x2.qxd 17/1/11 11:37 Page 1 ciaries of a man once again Eucharist and the Blessed familiarising himself with Mother… he once went off a city he loved, with a city text and told each of us to that certainly left its mark have an icon of Our Lady in on him. our room and if we didn’t Is God calling you? In those weeks he took us he would get us one! to a life of silence and solitude within a to various churches and to some of the small towns on Icon community of fellow seekers? Glasgow’s oldest traditional the Castelli outside of Rome The Cistercian monks at Nunraw Abbey manufacturing silversmith to help us get a feel for the Over the years I have offer such an opportunity. place we would call home known the Archbishop With them you can praise God through for the next seven years. Fr. (which compared to most T spoke with enthusiasm isn’t that long) the one thing the psalms and liturgy at set times during about being a priest and that has been a constant, is the day. You will have time to study the about the whole experience his love and enthusiasm for ways of God and to meet God in your of being at the heart of the the priesthood – from the lectio divina. And, you will find work Specialist in Church, we really couldn’t personal encouragement that will keep body and soul together. quality repairs have asked for a better in- he has given me in my own troduction, we had a Rector vocation, to his enthusiasm If you have good reason to believe and restoration who still seemed inspired at meeting with the semi- God may be calling you to be a monk, of all silverware by his vocation and certain- narians each year. As Arch- write to: ly we all experienced the bishop he would regularly Vocation Director, Nunraw Abbey Call into our workshop at 34 Argyll Arcade, warmth of his personality come along to lead a reflec- HADDINGTON, EH41 4LW, Scotland in those first, somewhat in- tion at our discernment 3rd Floor, Glasgow G2 8BD Or email: nunraw.abbot@yahoo.co.uk Telephone 0141 204 1083 or 07957 834265 timidating, weeks. evenings, and any time he Scottish Charity No SCO22611 www.visionsinsilver.co.uk As the other students re- was at the University he 30 FLOURISH Monsignor Hugh is our new Administrator ollowing the death of late Cardinal Winning in Following his election as FArchbishop Tartaglia, 1989 and holds ecclesiasti- Administrator, Mgr Hugh Prayer for the and in accordance with cal degrees in philosophy, said: “We are all still stunned appointment of a bishop the rules laid down by the theology and Church his- and sorrowing following the Church’s Code of Canon tory from the Pontifical sudden death of Archbishop Law, the College of Consul- Gregorian University in Philip. O God Eternal Shepherd, tors of the Archdiocese has Rome as well as a BA from “We will have to prepare who govern your flock elected a Diocesan Admin- Strathclyde University in his funeral in the difficult istrator. Glasgow. circumstances of the cur- with unfailing care, The new Administrator rent health emergency and grant in your boundless of the Archdiocese will be Election in conjunction with his fam- fatherly love a pastor Monsignor Hugh Canon ily. We hold him and them Bradley, who has served un- Mgr Hugh is currently in affection and prayer at for your Church who til now as Vicar General un- Parish Priest of the historic this difficult time. will please you by his der Archbishop Philip. old parish of Holy Cross, “The role of the Adminis- holiness and to us show Mgr Hugh, having made Crosshill, but has a wealth trator is to ensure the proper watchful care. Through the required Profession of of administrative experi- functioning of the Archdio- Faith, now assumes day- ence, having served as an cese until a new Archbishop our Lord Jesus Christ, to-day control of the func- official at the Congregation is appointed. I will carry out your Son who loves and tioning of the Archdiocese for Catholic Education at that task to the best of my reigns with You in the until the Holy Father, Pope the Vatican, General Secre- abilities, and I ask for the Francis, names a new Arch- tary of the Bishops’ Confer- prayers of the clergy, reli- unity of the Holy Spirit, bishop of Glasgow. ence of Scotland, and lat- gious and laity of the Arch- one God for ever and A native of Croy, Mgr terly as Vicar General of the diocese in so doing.” ever. Amen. Hugh was ordained by the Archdiocese.

What happens now? Q & A

ollowing the sudden death of Archbishop Philip, the Q. Will the new Archbishop come from Q. When a successor is finally chosen College of Consultors – a group of senior priests – met the ranks of Scottish bishops or can a par- how is he told and by whom? Fto elect an Administrator. They chose Mgr Hugh Bradley, ish priest be appointed? A. The normal practice is for the per- who had served as Archbishop Philip’s Vicar General, to A. Any bishop or priest could be appoint- son to be contacted by the Papal Nun- take on that role. ed, from within or outwith the Archdiocese cio who will inform him of the Holy Mgr Hugh will ensure the steady running of the Arch- of Glasgow. (While Archbishop Tartaglia Father’s desire to name him as Arch- diocese until a new Archbishop can be appointed. But how was a native of Glasgow, Archbishop Conti bishop, asking for the person’s consent and when will that happen? Flourish has prepared a Q and was a priest (and bishop) of Aberdeen Dio- to this nomination. Sometimes the “Archbishop Tartaglia A of the most common questions asked. cese and Cardinal Winning was a priest of Nuncio will ask the chosen candidate to Motherwell Diocese). come to London to be told in person, or Q. When will the process to choose a successor to Arch- the news could be given by phone. was passionate about bishop Tartaglia begin? Q. Under church law must the new Arch- A. The process will begin very soon. It will be the task bishop be currently serving the Church in Q. Are the others on the list ever made helping the least of the new Papal Nuncio, Italian Archbishop Claudio Scotland or can he come from elsewhere aware that they were under consid- Gugerotti to take soundings, and gather information on in the UK or even from another country? eration? fortunate and always the needs of the archdiocese and potential candidates be- A. It is not required that the new Arch- Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti A. No. The whole process is carried fore offering a ‘terna’ of names to the Holy See. In Rome bishop be Scottish or serving in Scotland, out under what is called the Pontifical the Congregation for Bishops will examine the names put though it is highly likely that he will be. Secret so that any information gleaned is generous with his time. forward before offering the Holy Father, Pope Francis, a never shared, and those consulted are not free to discuss recommendation as to who should be the next Archbishop Q. Is there a lower age limit to be considered for the of- the consultation even with close friends or relatives. of Glasgow. fice of Archbishop? We are thankful for all A. The Code of Canon Law sets the minimum age as 35, Q. Is the name of the successor the immediately made Q How long will it take? but it would be extremely rare for a bishop to be appointed public? of his work. May he rest A. There is no time limit for the appointment of a new at such a young age. Canon 378 states that to be a suitable A. The announcement date will be established between Archbishop. The Nuncio will be guided by the desire to put candidate for the episcopate, a priest must: the new Archbishop-elect and the Papal Nuncio, taking in place a new shepherd for the flock as quickly as possi- 1° be outstanding in strong faith, good morals, piety, into account many factors, including the need for proper in peace.” ble, but will take all the time required to ensure the person zeal for souls, wisdom, prudence and human virtues, and communication with the clergy of the Archdiocese and the chosen is the best man for the role. Many have speculated possess those other gifts which equip him to fulfil the of- media. Alistair Duttonɇ©¬™£û™êæ¬õ™ that the appointment could take between six months and fice in question; a year. 2° be held in good esteem; Q. Will the new Archbishop be consecrated or simply 3° be at least 35 years old; take office? Q Will the Covid restrictions speed up or slow down the 4° be a priest ordained for at least five years; A. If the new Archbishop is already a bishop he will process? 5° hold a doctorate or at least a licentiate in sacred Scrip- simply ‘take possession’ of the Archdiocese at a ceremony A: As with everything the COVID restrictions are likely to ture, theology or canon law, from an institute of higher similar to that which marked the beginning of the terms Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund complicate the process. Travel restrictions mean that the studies approved by the Apostolic See, or at least be well of Archbishops Conti and Tartaglia. If the new Archbishop ]Ëææ¬Þ©‚æ©Ë½¬.Äæ™ÚĂæ¬ËĂ½¬•%êĕ].%¬Þ橙ËƏ¬‚½Ëõ™Úޙ‚Þ‚¬•‚Ä••™õ™½Ë×ÙÄ揩‚Ú¬æüË£橙‚æ©Ë½¬©êڏ© Nuncio cannot visit the Archdiocese or meet the bishops in versed in these disciplines. is still a priest, he will be ordained (or consecrated) bishop ¬Ä]Ë潂ĕ‚Ä•‚×ÚËê•ÙΙÚË£橙‚Ú¬æ‚Þ£‚ì½üɌȃs™ÞæD¬½™]æڙ™æɇ&½‚Þ¤Ëö&ǽǾVYɌc™½ɆǼǽȀǽǿȁȀȁȁȁȁɌ person. during the ceremony at which he will take office. ]Ëææ¬Þ©©‚Ú¬æüDËɆ]ǼǽǾǿǼǾɌËÃׂÄüDËɆ]ǽȅȃǿǾȃɌV©ËæËɆV‚ê½C]©™ÚÚüɌ Q. At what age does an Archbishop have to offer his res- ignation to the Pope? A. At the age of 75. FLOURISH 31

“Archbishop Tartaglia was passionate about helping the least fortunate and always generous with his time. We are thankful for all of his work. May he rest in peace.”

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Beatson Cancer CRY (Cardiac Risk The Edinburgh Dog Crookston Charity in the Young) and Cat Home Community Group

Marie Curie Oor Wullie’s The Scottish The Kiltwalk Big Bucket Trail Ambulance Service

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia and all who knew him. Sincerest condolences from all at Arnold Clark.

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