An Island Parish — Season 5

A nervous young priest arrives on Barra to take up his new post.

Father John Paul faces a big test as he settles into life on Barra.

It is the season for parishioners to clear their consciences.

It is the season for parishioners to clear their consciences.

New priest Father John Paul faces an uphill battle to keep his congregation coming to church.

Easter is the busiest time of the year for the Roman Catholic priests, but there's still time for some golf.

Father Roddy conducts one of the biggest weddings of the year on South Uist. Clare finally hears some good news.

Father John Paul is nervous ahead of a major annual event - the blessing of the boats at the Fishermen's Mass.

Father Roddy goes head to head with his parishioner Flora in the battle for top honours at the local agricultural show.

Father Roddy and Father John Paul go to great lengths to give their friend Father Calum a birthday surprise.

Mac and Linda arrive from Missouri for the gathering of the Clan Macneil.

It is the end of Father John Paul's first year as the new Catholic priest on Barra.