Diocese Of
Argyll and The Isles
The Diocese of Argyll and The Isles
covers over 31,000 km2, and covers a large
area of the west coast of Scotland
From the Mull of Kyntyre , up to Oban
and outward to the inner Hebrides, Skye
and the Outer Hebrides.
First Church
This was the first modern catholic church
in Stornoway. The first mass was celibrated
By Father J. Ryland Whitaker
on the 11th of June 1961
Our Holy Redeemer
The Church of Our Holy Redeemer was dedicated
in 1991. it stood untill 2004 when a tragic
fire razed her to the ground
Our Holy Redeemer
After the rebuild the first mass was held
on 1st April 2007, Palm Sunday.
On Friday 25th May the new Church was
solemnly consecrated by Bishop Ian Murray.
Baptismal Font
The Baptismal font was presented by
Ferdinand and Gabrielle
Count and Countess Zu Castell
In thanksgiving to almighty God
For the gift of holy baptism
Recieved by their children
Alter
The Alter was built from local stone
and carved by local mason
Crucifix
Crucifix was presented by
The Dioces of Aachen, Germany
As a freternal gift to
Our Holy Redeemer's parish
2006
Tabernacle
The Tabernacle houses the Holy Eucharist
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Our Lady's Chapel
is situated just off the main church
and allows parishoners the time
and space for personal prayer
Tapestry
Tapestry of our Holy Redeemer
Presented by the artist Meg Thompson
Remember her in our prayers
Stornoway
Stornoway - the capital of The Isle of Lewis.
The land on which Stornoway stands
has been settled since perhaps 6000BC
and there are many monuments which show
prehistoric man’s presence.
Stornoway Castle

The Splendid castle
in the town centre was built in 1847
and gifted to the people of Stronoway
in 1923. It has recently been renovated
and is now being used for
luxuray accomodation and the local museum
Stornoway Town Hall
The first town hall on this site was completed in
1905 but was burnt down in 1918.
The current building was completed in 1929.
It was used as the home of the arts centre
An Lanntair, and it is now host to various
commercial and community activities.
Medieval Church in Harris
Looking from the past