Church of the Immaculate Conception, Maryhill, Glasgow

Welcome to our parish

    Although a modern church, the parish of the Immaculate Conception was founded in 1851 and is the 'mother church ' of North-West Glasgow. Created to minister to Irish migrants fleeing the famine, working on the nearby canal basin and locks, we are still conscious of our migrant roots and celebrate the rich diversity of a parish embracing 26 different nationalities. A busy parish, with three excellent teeming schools, young families and many seniors who keep alive our history and memory.   More recently, we have taken up Pope Francis's invitation to be a synodal church, discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit in our times. Everyone who comes here is part of us and, by our shared baptism, has a role to play in spreading the good news. Seeking to be a 'synodal' parish, we hope to improve our culture of transparency in all things, priests, ministers and all - accountable to each other and constantly evaluating our worship and outreach to improve our mission.   We take seriously the call to be "A parish where all are welcome and none are judged".   If you'd like to support us in our 175th anniversary year, you can donate through the Archdiocesan website - www.rcag.org.uk - scroll to 'donate by parish' - Immaculate Conception Maryhill. Or contact us directly on the email address: [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your gift.