The Diocese of Motherwell has a long history of supporting pupils, parents, teachers and
priests in the field of Religious Education. The Diocesan RE Office is situated in the curial
offices at:

RE Office, Diocesan Centre, Coursington Road, Motherwell, ML1 1PP
Tel: 01698 252447 Fax: 01698 275630
E-mail: redept@dioceseofmotherwell.co.uk

Personnel
Vicar Episcopal for Education: Rev Robert Kane Ph.B., S.T.L., M.A. R.E.

Advisorate:

Primary RE Advisor:	Rev Gerard McGuiness Ph.B., S.T.D.
Secondary RE Advisor:	William Liston Ph.L., S.T.B.
Special Education:	Rev. Gerard Haddock
S.P.R.E.D:.	Ann McLaughlin (Tel: 01698 384208)
R.E. Services:	Kevin Connell

Church Representatives on Local Education Committees:

North Lanarkshire:	Mr James Duffin
South Lanarkshire:	Mr John Hannah B.Sc
City of Glasgow:	Rev. Thomas J. Chambers B.A.

Mission Statement

The RE Office aims to:

• Be of service to all involved in Catholic Education in the Diocese.
• Advise, support and represent the Bishop in matters relating to Religious Education.
• Support the work of Religious Education by the provision of appropriate forms of staff     development, including in-service training.
• Liaise with Chaplains in relation to their work of service to the school community.
• Liaise with other bodies involved in Catholic Education in Scotland.