Rev Colum Martin, ordained for the Diocese of Motherwell on 19 May 2023, has been appointed chaplain to St Andrew's & St Bride's High School, East Kilbride, although the news is not yet posted on the school website. The previous chaplain remains listed there. On the diocesan website, however, Rev Colum Martin is named among the school chaplains. School Chaplains
And this, I can hear you say, is of concern because…?
Well, for several reasons, so I think it best if I simply copy the email which I sent to this priest on 8 January 2025 – no reply has been received at this time of writing. That’s not unusual: indeed, it is commonplace for the bishops and priests of Scotland to ignore letters of concern about their behaviour/lack of due diligence regarding matters of Catholic Faith and Morals. Contempt for lay people who are not on [the Modernist] message is par for the course here. Modernism, remember, being the “synthesis of all the heresies” (Pope Saint Pius X) this is, of course, …More
Le révérend Colum Martin, ordonné pour le diocèse écossais de Motherwell en mai 2023, est le nouvel aumônier du lycée catholique St Andrew et St Bride à East Kilbride.Dans un courriel daté du 8 janvier, Patricia McKeever a confronté le prêtre à son soutien sectaire à l'équipe de football du Celtic. En 2016, il a été surpris en train d'essayer d'utiliser des bombes fumigènes lors d'un match. Au cours des années suivantes, il a continué à utiliser un langage grossier et des commentaires non chrétiens sur les médias sociaux pour soutenir son équipe ("Fuck the Queen"). Patricia McKeever estime qu'il n'aurait jamais dû être ordonné prêtre, car son langage peut être approprié pour un terrain de football, mais pas pour une institution catholique : "Comme si nous n'avions pas assez de mauvais prêtres qui empoisonnent la foi de nos jours sans en recruter d'autres". Elle a également dit au père Martin qu'elle publierait l'e-mail sur Gloria.tv.
Pastori Colum Martin, joka vihittiin Skotlannin Motherwellin hiippakuntaan toukokuussa 2023, on East Kilbridessa sijaitsevan katolisen St Andrew and St Bride -lukion uusi kappalainen. 8. tammikuuta päivätyssä sähköpostiviestissä Patricia McKeever asetti papin vastakkain tämän lahkolaisuuteen perustuvasta tuesta Celticin jalkapallojoukkueelle. Vuonna 2016 hän jäi kiinni siitä, että yritti käyttää savupommeja ottelun aikana. Seuraavina vuosina hän käytti sosiaalisessa mediassa edelleen rumaa kieltä ja epäkristillisiä kommentteja joukkueen tukemiseksi ("Fuck the Queen"). Patricia McKeeverin mielestä häntä ei olisi koskaan pitänyt vihkiä papiksi, koska hänen kielenkäyttönsä saattaa sopia jalkapallokentälle, mutta ei katoliseen instituutioon: "Aivan kuin meillä ei olisi jo tarpeeksi huonoja pappeja myrkyttämässä uskoa nykyään ilman, että rekrytoimme lisää." Hän kertoi myös isä Martinille, että hän julkaisisi sähköpostin Gloria.tv:ssä.
Pastor Colum Martin, kes ordineeriti Šotimaa Motherwelli piiskopkonna jaoks mais 2023, on East Kilbride'i katoliku keskkooli St Andrew and St Bride uus kaplan. 8. jaanuari e-kirjas seadis Patricia McKeever preestrile vastuseisu tema sektantliku toetuse tõttu Celticu jalgpallimeeskonnale. 2016. aastal tabati ta, kui ta püüdis mängu ajal suitsupomme kasutada. Järgnevatel aastatel jätkas ta sotsiaalmeedias meeskonna toetuseks rõvedaid väljendeid ja mittekristlikke kommentaare ("Fuck the Queen"). Patricia McKeever leiab, et teda ei oleks pidanud kunagi preestriks ordineerima, sest tema keelekasutus võib olla sobiv jalgpalliväljakul, kuid mitte katoliku institutsioonis: "Justkui meil ei oleks tänapäeval juba piisavalt halbu preestreid, kes mürgitavad usku, ilma et neid juurde värvataks." Samuti ütles ta isa Martinile, et ta avaldab selle e-kirja Gloria.tv-s.
El reverendo Colum Martin, ordenado para la diócesis escocesa de Motherwell en mayo de 2023, es el nuevo capellán del instituto católico St Andrew and St Bride de East Kilbride.En un correo electrónico fechado el 8 de enero, Patricia McKeever se enfrentó al sacerdote por su apoyo sectario al equipo de fútbol Celtic. En 2016, fue sorprendido intentando utilizar bombas de humo durante un partido. En los años siguientes, siguió utilizando palabras malsonantes y comentarios poco cristianos en las redes sociales en apoyo de su equipo ("Que se joda la reina"). Patricia McKeever cree que nunca debería haberse ordenado sacerdote, porque su lenguaje puede ser apropiado para el campo de fútbol, pero no para una institución católica: "Como si no tuviéramos suficientes curas malos envenenando la fe estos días sin reclutar más". También le dijo al padre Martin que publicaría el correo electrónico en Gloria.tv.
Ο αιδεσιμότατος Colum Martin, που χειροτονήθηκε για τη σκωτσέζικη επισκοπή Motherwell τον Μάιο του 2023, είναι ο νέος ιερέας στο Καθολικό Γυμνάσιο St Andrew and St Bride στο East Kilbride.Σε ένα μήνυμα ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου με ημερομηνία 8 Ιανουαρίου, η Patricia McKeever αντιμετώπισε τον ιερέα για τη θρησκευτική του υποστήριξη προς την ποδοσφαιρική ομάδα Celtic. Το 2016, πιάστηκε να προσπαθεί να χρησιμοποιήσει καπνογόνα κατά τη διάρκεια ενός αγώνα. Τα επόμενα χρόνια, συνέχισε να χρησιμοποιεί άσχημες εκφράσεις και αντιχριστιανικά σχόλια στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης για να υποστηρίξει την ομάδα του ("Fuck the Queen"). Η Patricia McKeever πιστεύει ότι δεν θα έπρεπε ποτέ να χειροτονηθεί ιερέας, επειδή η γλώσσα του μπορεί να είναι κατάλληλη για το γήπεδο του ποδοσφαίρου, αλλά όχι για ένα καθολικό ίδρυμα: "Λες και δεν έχουμε αρκετούς κακούς ιερείς που δηλητηριάζουν την πίστη αυτές τις μέρες, χωρίς να προσλαμβάνουμε κι άλλους". Είπε επίσης στον πατέρα Μάρτιν ότι θα δημοσίευε το μήνυμα ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου στο Gloria.tv.
Pfarrer Colum Martin, der im Mai 2023 für die schottische Diözese Motherwell geweiht wurde, ist der neue Kaplan an der katholischen High School St Andrew and St Bride in East Kilbride. In einer E-Mail vom 8. Januar konfrontierte Patricia McKeever den Priester wegen seiner sektiererischen Unterstützung für die Fußballmannschaft Celtic. Im Jahr 2016 wurde er dabei erwischt, wie er versuchte, während eines Spiels Rauchbomben zu zünden. In den folgenden Jahren machte er weiterhin mit unflätigen und unchristlichen Kommentaren in den sozialen Medien auf sich aufmerksam, um sein Team zu unterstützen ("Fuck the Queen"). Patricia McKeever ist der Meinung, dass er niemals zum Priester hätte geweiht werden dürfen, denn seine Ausdrucksweise mag auf dem Fußballfeld angebracht sein, aber nicht in einer katholischen Einrichtung: "Als ob wir heutzutage nicht schon genug schlechte Priester hätten, die den Glauben vergiften, ohne dass man noch mehr von ihnen anwirbt." Sie teilte Pfarrer Martin außerdem mit, dass sie die E-Mail auf Gloria.tv veröffentlichen würde.
Pastor Colum Martin, der blev ordineret til det skotske bispedømme Motherwell i maj 2023, er den nye præst på den katolske high school St Andrew and St Bride i East Kilbride. I en e-mail dateret 8. januar konfronterede Patricia McKeever præsten med hans sekteriske støtte til fodboldholdet Celtic. I 2016 blev han taget i at forsøge at bruge røgbomber under en kamp. I de følgende år fortsatte han med at bruge grimt sprog og ukristelige kommentarer på de sociale medier til støtte for sit hold ('Fuck the Queen'). Patricia McKeever mener, at han aldrig burde være blevet ordineret som præst, fordi hans sprog måske er passende på fodboldbanen, men ikke i en katolsk institution: "Som om vi ikke har nok dårlige præster, der forgifter troen i disse dage, uden at rekruttere flere." Hun fortalte også fader Martin, at hun ville offentliggøre e-mailen på Gloria.tv.
Преподобният Колъм Мартин, ръкоположен за свещеник в шотландската епархия Матуел през май 2023 г., е новият капелан в католическата гимназия "Сейнт Андрю и Сейнт Брайд" в Ийст Килбрайд.В имейл от 8 януари Патриша Маккийвър се противопоставя на свещеника заради сектантската му подкрепа за футболния отбор "Селтик". През 2016 г. той е хванат да се опитва да използва димни бомби по време на мач. През следващите години той продължава да използва лош език и нехристиянски коментари в социалните медии в подкрепа на отбора ("Fuck the Queen"). Патриша МакКийвър смята, че той никога не е трябвало да бъде ръкоположен за свещеник, защото езикът му може да е подходящ за футболното игрище, но не и за католическа институция: "Сякаш нямаме достатъчно лоши свещеници, които тровят вярата в наши дни, без да набираме още". Тя също така казва на отец Мартин, че ще публикува имейла в Gloria.tv.
القس كولوم مارتن، الذي تم تعيينه في أبرشية ماذرويل الاسكتلندية في مايو 2023، هو القس الجديد في المدرسة الثانوية الكاثوليكية سانت أندرو وسانت برايد في شرق كيلبرايد، وفي رسالة بالبريد الإلكتروني بتاريخ 8 يناير واجهت باتريشيا ماكييفر القس بسبب دعمه الطائفي لفريق سلتيك لكرة القدم. في عام 2016، ضُبط وهو يحاول استخدام قنابل دخان أثناء إحدى المباريات. وفي السنوات التالية، استمر في استخدام ألفاظ بذيئة وتعليقات غير مسيحية على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي لدعم فريقه ("اللعنة على الملكة"). تعتقد باتريشيا ماكييفر أنه ما كان ينبغي أن يُرسّم كاهناً، لأن لغته قد تكون مناسبة لملعب كرة القدم، ولكن ليس لمؤسسة كاثوليكية: "كما لو لم يكن لدينا ما يكفي من القساوسة السيئين الذين يسممون الإيمان هذه الأيام دون تجنيد المزيد". كما أخبرت الأب مارتن أنها ستنشر البريد الإلكتروني على موقع Gloria.tv.
Rev. Colum Martin, ordained for the Scottish diocese of Motherwell in May 2023, is the new chaplain at the Catholic High School St Andrew and St Bride in East Kilbride.In an email dated 8 January, Patricia McKeever confronted the priest over his sectarian support for the Celtic football team. In 2016, he was caught trying to use smoke bombs during a match. In the following years, he continued to use bad language and unchristian comments on social media in support of his team ('Fuck the Queen'). Patricia McKeever believes he should never have been ordained as a priest, because his language may be appropriate for the football pitch, but not for a Catholic institution: "As if we don't have enough bad priests poisoning the faith these days without recruiting more." She also told Father Martin that she would be publish the email on Gloria.tv.
A 'football hooligan' as priestly material? Is this the Francis effect? Didn't he say he wants seminarians to stop with all the Latin & lace and just play soccer with the 'sheep'? Maybe it's to boost the masculinity of the newly ordained? At least he's not into Broadway shows!
@Orthocat - Except it doesn't boost masculinity - Celtic supporters (and I have a few in my own family, sorry to say - all lapsed from the Faith, of course...) are not, in my experience necessarily "masculine" - more like juvenile, silly, childish.
@Orthocat - I see what you mean and in a sense that is true here as well, except with Scottish men, especially those with a Glasgow accent, such attempts at 'masculinity' in the football context, can come across as pretentious/fake. Listening to them speaking to other men, with their "mate" and "big guy" is painful to those of us who love language
What do they - bishop and priest - actually believe?
@Sandy Barrett - I think you have nailed the answer to your own question there. Big time. Starting with "one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Faith"... Not while there are schismatics, heretics and pagans around to share the religious "space"
Rev Colum Martin, ordained in May 2023, has been appointed chaplain of St Andrew's & St Bride’s High School. Concerns are raised about his past legal issue involving a Celtic/pagan football event and offensive online comments, questioning his fitness for ministry. An email sent to Rev Martin on January 8, 2025, criticizes his behavior and failure to respond or express remorse.
@Wilma Lopez - thank you for sharing this - and if you know anyone in the Diocese of Motherwell, please send them the link.
We have been abandoned by our priests. We can't rely on them anymore, not even for a sick call or extreme unction. Regarding preaching a good sermon: Where have all the Preachers' Gone...?The good priests are far and few... still the good ones have to watch what they say. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
@WolfendenP - You are, sadly, so right about the shortage of good priests. You are also right to include the reference/prayer to Our Lady of Fatima. We should take comfort in the fact that she promised us that her Immaculate Heart would triumph - Deo gratias!
Quite right. Even when there is a "priest" available for sacraments (like Confession) one may have to avoid going to him because of scandalous behavior. For example: I know of a priest who INSISTED one go to Confession 'face-to-face' and even would say: "No use going behind the screen, because I know who you are by your voice." The he'd do that creepy "laying of hands" bit to impart absolution (which I don't think is part of the rite). If one is lucky to live in a large city, one can "shop around" for a parish that has no nonsense confessors, but if you're in a rural area - this may be the only option!
@Orthocat - that is a totally disgraceful priest who insists on face-to-face confessions. And as for saying he knows your identity - I would have wiped the floor with him. We have that preference for face-to-face confessions here, too, in Scotland, where one city centre parish - the Jesuit church - always had stretches of time allocated for confession in the boxes (e.g. Saturday afternoons so workers could always get there) but the minute they had the excuse of the Covid church-shutdowns, they have not returned to that. Now, there are only short spaces of time for Confession before or after Masses and then face-to-face. I am highly suspicious of priests who want face-to-face confessions. To be blunt, I do not believe that they will keep the seal. I won't risk it. I recommend that people do travel to get to a priest using a confessional box. Repentance in the heart is the essential component of the Sacrament, so being truly repentant, determined not to commit this or that sin again, will keep us spiritually safe if unable to find a trustworthy priest. If anyone thinks I'm wrong about this, I will welcome their correction.