Saint Mary's, Calton

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Saint Mary's Calton is the the second oldest church in the Archdiocese of Glasgow. It was built during the time of the Western District under the direction of Bishop Andrew Scott. The parish was founded, the church opened and dedicated all on the 15th August 1842. Father Peter Forbes who, for the previous three years had toured Ireland fundraising for the new church building, was appointed the first parish priest from the same date. Bishop Scott was joined on the day of the dedication by Bishop John Murdoch his co-adjutor and the titular of the church was designated as Saint Mary of the Assumption, commonly known as Saint Mary's, Calton. Father Forbes had raised £3,000 for the building (£5.4 million at 2005 prices) and so it opened fully paid for and free of debt.