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1. I have many memories of you as a very kind, supportive and genuinely caring person during your visits to St Margarets Ayr when I was an Altar Server (many years ago!). Rest in peace, Bishop Taylor.

2. Thank you for your lifetime of service to us all

3. Thank you for your kindness and lifetime of service , rest peacefully

4. God bless. Please pray for us all, now that you are with our Lord.

5. Bishop Taylor was one of life’s genuine lovely people. So sad he has passed but he has gone to a greater place. May he rest in peace. God rest his soul.

6. I had the absolute pleasure of serving with this wee legend when he’d say Mass at St Ann’s
   As a young man, I really struggled to come to terms with my visual impairment diagnosis’s and he really helped me deal with it
   RIP Bishop Taylor

7. May Bishop Maurice rest in eternal peace in Paradise and be rewarded for his goodness and kindness to our Diocese. He came to see our mum when our dad passed away in 2002 and our dad wasn’t a Catholic. God bless. He will be sadly missed. ✝️

8. God bless you Bishop Maurice, May you now rest in peace, good and faithful servant. A true man of God and servant of his people.

9. A lovely man, who will always be remembered. I loved when he celebrated Mass in our Parish.

10. Rest in eternal peace Bishop Taylor, You were truly a wonderful person and I will cherish memories from my childhood when you would spend time at our school and church

11. A wonderful servant to god. May he rest in eternal peace.

12. Rest in peace you were a wonderful man it was a pleasure to serve you on the alter when you came to our church

13. My earliest memories of Bishop Taylor were his regular visits to my primary school. After I was baptized and made my first communion, as an altar server I came to appreciate his annual (at least) visits to my parish to confirm the youth, hear confessions and offer Sunday Mass. He even stepped in when our parish priest was sick. His performance as a bishop was exceptional.

    Bishop Taylor confirmed me in the faith. He was a wise, gentle, pastoral bishop who cared about his people and his diocese. In his retirement he continued to offer Mass in the diocese, covering for priests who were sick or on holiday. He also wrote a number of insightful books that are definitely worth reading.

    I will miss his kindness and his wisdom, and I know the whole diocese will miss his presence.

    May he rest in peace.

14. Rest in eternal Peace
    My memories of you when I was growing up is that you were gentle and always smiling

15. My faith was renewed every time I met this wonderful man. He was a real people person with time to spend with everyone. I loved his visits and chats when he visited our parish and he appreciated the music I knew he enjoyed.

16. What a wonderful man he was. He took time out to go visit my mum after my dad had passed away (my dad wasn’t Catholic but was buried by fr Jack McGhee) saying a prayer for her. When he was ill she repaid the prayers with a mass card sent to him. He really was a people person. He’s going to be very much missed by lots of people and clergy. Rest in peace My Lord.

17. Rest in peace you were a wonderful man it was a pleasure to be in the church when you were saying Mass, you always had a smile on your face.

18. Rest in Peace dear Bishop. I have fond memories of you sitting at the top table at my wedding in 1979.
    God bless you and may you rest in His❤️

19. Rest in Peace dear Bishop [*]

20. Bishop Maurice, many happy memories of your visits here to Whithorn, especially when you came to the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to St Ninian’s Cave. Even if it had been raining all day, the sun always seemed to appear when you set foot on the shore !! You always kept Whithorn close to your heart, even claiming that you had 2 cathedrals in your diocese, one in Ayr and one in Whithorn, town of the original Candida Casa. I remember attending your ordination as Bishop at Coodham, a wonderful day, my mother was so excited because she was able to shake your hand.
    God Bless, My Lord Bishop, and safe home, you have earned your rest.

21. Bishop Taylor was a wonderful man, very learned who was also a good writer, I have his books. He did an awful lot if good over many years.
    His writings were so informative, which I think many would and have enjoyed, if he was given a donation he would not keep it, he woukd give it to retired priests’ fund. My family origins are in Italy and Malta, Bishop Taylor and I had conversations about Malta, a place he just loved.

    Bishop Maurice you had a lovely long life, bringing kindness to your calling, and those who knew you , may you requiescat in pace with Our Lord, we have lost a wonderful man ❤️

22. Bishop Taylor is a wonderful human. Loving, caring and kind.
    I always look forward to hear his sermons in the Mass. I love his style; walking through the aisle, while giving his Sermons. Thank you for everything you have done for us. We were so blessed to have you around. May God reward you well for all the goodness.

23. Sad to hear of Bishop Taylor’s passing. I knew him as monsignor Taylor when he was our parish priest in Our Lady of Lourdes East Kilbride. WE used to laugh that many people wanted him to celebrate their funeral Mass when they died. He seem ed to transform funeral s Into a sort of joyful homecoming.I.An unassuming man who opened his house to the people and his heart to all. I chatted with him online a couple( maybe three) years ago. WE were blessed to have known him and been his flock. It’s for sure he is now with the Lord. I pray he will intercede for us before the throne.

24. Bishop Taylor was my Parish Priest when he was in Our Lady of Lourdes , East Kilbride. Myself, husband and 2 daughters experienced the most precious years of our life. He was then Monsignor Taylor, and had an open door at all times, and from what I know this was always respected.. The celebration of the Mass with Maurice Taylor was always a spiritual experience which was expressed in joyful sharing by his parishioners. His funeral Masses were full of the joys of the Love of God.

    He was a gentle, quiet spoken man. It amazes me that this wonderfully quiet gentle man flooded us all with the joy of the Holy Spirit. He was obviously a close friend of the Lord and we all were blessed to have been his flock.

    He is now with his Lord.

    Thank you Maurice Taylor

25. Bishop Taylor kindly anointed my Dad in February this year, the day before he passed away and when thanked, Bishop Taylor instead thanked us for asking him and allowing him to help my Dad and said it made him feel useful again. I didn’t know of his amazing life until after he had passed, but he was a humble and wonderful human being, most importantly, to the end. Our family will always be grateful to him for the comfort he gave Dad and us. May he rest in peace.

26. Sad to hear about Bishops Taylor RIP

27. requiescat in pace Bishop Taylor.

28. RIP Bishop Taylor
    A wonderful caring man always with a smile on his face.
    A sad loss… He is now with the Lord

29. RIP Bishop Taylor

    Myself and my wife Kay knew Bishop Taylor for many years, we first met him in Coodham and had the privilege of being at his ordination. As a sound engineer he gave me my first opportunity, in what was a new venture for me, at the annual Mass at Whithorn. He mean’t a lot to both my wife and I .
    May he rest in peace.

    John McHenry

30. Bishop Taylor a Priest First and foremost also Legend just like his Friend Cardinal Thomas Joseph Winning.
    Always available right to the end never an administrator or desk Priest just the Priest close to his flock.
    His books are amazing and worth a read and you will see the True Holy Man he was and will be remembered for.
    Tried his Best for everyone placed them before himself.
    Well done Good and Faithful servant.

31. I will always remember you Bishop Taylor being in St Paul’s your kindness and gentle words of courage you gave gave ,
    Rest in Peace❤️

32. May You Rest in Peace Maurice a Good and Faithful Priest and Person one of the Good Guys
    Our Lady of Lourdes East Kilbride was lucky to have you as PP . My family also enjoyed your friendship for many years

33. My faith was renewed every time I was in contact with this wonderful man. Peace be with you Bishop Taylor. A true servant of God.

34. May God grant Bishop Maurice Taylor eternal rest.
    We thank God for his devotion as a Priest, Teacher and Bishop. He will be sadly missed.

    God rest his soul.

    Andrew & Eileen Brown.

35. May he rest in peace

36. Thank you for your continual service your grace. Pray to God that we are blessed with more good and holy priests.

37. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

38. Thankyou and may you rest in peace

39. May you rest in peace Bishop Taylor. I will always remember fondly interviewing you as a young teenager about your role as Bishop for the Mount carmel newsletter. You always remembered this and showed me how you cared for all in your diocese.

40. Rest in Peace, Bishop Taylor.

41. Rest in Peace, Bishop Taylor. You will be missed.

42. I met this holy man when he was Monsignor Taylor at Our Lady of Lourdes East Kilbride. My aunt Alice was his housekeeper and although I was a teenager at the time I never forgot how kind, gentle and humble he was and made us all feel welcome. May God grant Bishop Taylor eternal rest and peace in his heavenly home.

43. Dear Bishop, may you be with our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven.

44. RIP Bishop Taylor a truly lovely man.

45. May you now receive the glory prepared Bishop Taylor you were truly inspirational as a priest and person – thank you for all you have taught and given us in Galloway and afar. The Ridley Family

46. God has taken a lovely man to be with him in heaven. Bishop Taylor was a lovely human being and our loss is heavens gain. May he rest in peace.

47. RIP Bishop Taylor. Its my pleasure to have known you. A truly wonderful man

48. Bishop Taylor embodied all the values of a man of God and practiced them throughout his life and long sterling service to the Catholic Church. He was humble, wise, compassionate and kind and treated everyone the same, with respect and dignity. He corresponded with us when we lost our children and his support, advice, understanding and prayer brought solace. Forever in our hearts and prayers. His many good works go with him. May Our Lord welcome him home to Paradise.

49. Rip Bishop Taylor I only knew you from attending mass in St Margaret Chapel.
    I on numerous occasions received the blessed sacrament from your self .
    You always were so humble and loving it was so amazing to be in your presence.
    It is with great pleasure to leave this small message of gratitude for all your dedication to God our Father May you find everlasting peace in paradise.

50. Baptised our baby son Liam at midnight Easter Vigil 1976 in Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride.
    Rest in Peace.

51. Bless you Bishop Taylor for all your years of service. RIP

52. Rest In Peace Bishop Taylor.
    As a primary school teacher now retired I met Bishop Taylor in the school. He was great with the children. A very gentle man. .May He Rest In Peace And Rise In Glory. God Bless You Always
    Theresa Maureen Pllu.

53. RIP, Bishop Taylor. A privelige to have known you. A great supporter of the SSVP.

54. A man of great Spirituality, Wisdom and Humility. He was so welcoming and a true gentleman. RIP Bishop Maurice.

55. I used to look forward to the times I gave you a lift back from Dumfries to your home in Ayr, after you had been covering masses at St Teresa’s. I agreed with almost all you said, however I still don’t think it’s better to watch Hamilton Accademical than QoS.
    I feel privileged to have known you, Requiescat in Pace Bishop Taylor.

56. Thank you Bishop Taylor for your gentle ministry over the years and the way you touched our lives. Rest now in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

57. Rest in Peace Bishop Taylor had the privilege to work with you through BCOS May God Bless you

58. I had the privilege to meet “Don Mauricio” -as we called him in Spain- in the sixties and seventies, with my brother Juan Bautista accompanying our father, Miguel Esquer, then “Administrador” of the Royal Scots College in Valladolid. We were impressed by his simplicity and humility together with his intelligence and sense of humor even in difficult times. He adapted to Spanish culture and perfectly followed all the strictly temporary issues that his position as Rector required. He left Spain with a multitude of friends and admirers of the Scottish Catholic Church. God will reward him for all the good he did. RIP

59. I had the privilege to meet “Don Mauricio” in Spain. His simplicity and humility together with his intelligence and sense of humor impressed us. He left Spain with plenty of admirers of the Scottish Catholic Church. God will reward him for all the good he did. RIP.

60. I had the privilege to meet “Don Mauricio” in Spain. He left Spain with plenty of admirers of the Scottish Catholic Church. God will reward him for all the good he did. RIP.

61. Un orgullo haber conocido a Don Mauricio que me caso en Madrid el 1 de diciembre de 1994.
    RIP

62. We thank you Bishop Taylor for your amazing ministry to us in the Diocese of Galloway and for being so approachable, with your ready smile.
    May God rest your soul in eternal peace.

63. Thank you Bishop Maurice for your encouragement pastoral care and friendship over many years. Requiescat in pace.

64. REST IN PEACE, BISHOP TAYLOR. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GOOD WORK IN OUR DIOCESE. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO KNOW YOU. PLEASE PRAY FOR US.

65. I didn’t know Bishop Taylor well, but my children and I were made to feel welcome at mass because of him. I felt a real care for him and was inspired by the dignity he brought to saying mass as someone very old. I was sad when he had to leave but I am very hopeful that God will be looking after him now.

66. Rest in Peace, dear Bishop Taylor. Thank you for your wonderful work, your kindness, and your easy approachable manner in your lifetime of service. I feel privileged to have listened to your homilies, and benefitted from your committed presence in our diocese long after you officially retired.