Archbishop Tartaglia’s funeral

Press releases

The Archbishop’s Funeral Rites will be celebrated in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow, subject to the restrictions that are in place. Under current regulations only 20 of the Archbishop’s closest family and friends will attend. 

Vigil ceremony and Reception of Remains of Archbishop Tartaglia on Wednesday 20th January at 6.30 pm accessible by using this video link: https://youtu.be/idlkb2sNUcc    

The Archbishop’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday 21st January at 12 noon, and will be accessible by using this video link: https://youtu.be/tS6rtYC0DhM

Still photos of the ceremonies will be available shortly after each liturgy at the following address:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/archdioceseofglasgow/ 

The main celebrant of the Requiem Mass for Archbishop Tartaglia will be Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.

The coffin of the Archbishop will not be carried from the Cathedral as it will be buried in the Cathedral Crypt immediately after the Requiem Mass.