Glasgow University Turnbull Hall

Introduction

Turnbull Hall is a parish of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, named after Bishop Turnbull, who founded Glasgow University in 1451. The Chapel is dedicated to Saint Kentigern (also known as Mungo), the patron saint of Glasgow.

History

The Glasgow University Catholic Society was founded in 1925, having a residence in 53 Southpark Avenue until the 1950s. The Catholic Student Body was re-structured in 2015 and became known as the Glasgow University Catholic Association (GUCA).

Parish life

GUCA Catholic Society (CathSoc) is a parish group. Alpha is a series of group conversations about the basics of Christianity. The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association that visits families and the sick. The Society of St Cuthbert is a group for young Catholic men with monthly socials.

GUCA's main groups include CathSoc, the Society of St Maria Goretti women's group, the Society of St Cuthbert's men's group, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, and the Legion of Mary Praesidium. The parish serves people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly young families who were once GUCA members. GUCA is responsible for the social life and formation of Catholic students on campus. The chaplaincy centre offers a cafe, study room, common room, computer room, and a chapel where Mass is celebrated daily.