Book Launch

Book Launch

“Life is not a long quiet river” -A memoir by Willy Slavin Monday 6th May 1430 at Tron Church Buchanan St Glasgow G1 2JX Copies of ”Life is not a long quiet river” will be on sale and the author available to sign on request.   Book Launch “Life is not a long...
Homily – Golden Jubilee

Homily – Golden Jubilee

Remembering 50 years The homily preached by Fr Willy Slavin on the occasion of his golden jubilee. This year we have been asked to think back 100 years to 1914.  There is a great debate as to what actually happened.  And the eventual sacrifice – was it worth it?  Fast...
Christmas 2017

Christmas 2017

I have now spent just over three years in Chancefield Wood, Falkland.  It has snowed twice, with it clearing both times by midday.  The hut is not cold because it has a wood stove.  The main inconvenience in winter is the dark.  At its worst the light is gone by...
Good Influence or Good riddance?

Good Influence or Good riddance?

What place does the Catholic Church have in a pluralist society?  An article published in Open House Magazine. The full article can be read here See more...
Homeless Jesus Statue

Homeless Jesus Statue

Coverage of the Homeless Jesus statue project in Glasgow. The National The Scotsman Glasgow live (including video)   See more...
Living in Simplicity

Living in Simplicity

Article on Aleteia by Alicia Ambrosio on Fr Slavin’s retirement in a hut. Read the full article here. See more...