SCOTLAND
Daily Record
Jan 15, 2015 By Fraser N Wilson
But the Church have defended their decision to rent out the massive space to welcome Father William Nolan as Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway
The Catholic Church have defended their decision to rent out Kilmarnock’s Grand Hall to celebrate a job promotion – despite concerns raised by parishioners it was “too lavish”.
The hall has been hired by the church to recognise Father William Nolan as he officially becomes Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway, with the church saying it was a “celebration of the gift of leadership”.
But some church goers believe this goes against the ethos of helping the less fortunate.
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