Centenary of St Philomena’s Church
Tabled 24 November 2025 by Kirsteen Sullivan
That this House congratulates St Philomena’s Catholic Church of Winchburgh in West Lothian on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; celebrates the church’s century-long contribution to the spiritual, cultural, and social life of the local community; commends the dedication of its clergy, including Father John Deighan, Father Paul Henderson, and Deacon Douglas Robertson and the generations of parishioners who have sustained its mission; notes the significance of the centenary Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley as a moment of reflection and renewal for the parish; and wishes St Philomena’s the very best as it enters its second century of service to the local community.