A UNIVERSITY has said a Catholic Chaplin won't be returning to his role in September after holding a service to atone for the "gross offence" of Pride Glasgow.

Father Mark Morris, of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, in Glasgow, invited parishioners on Monday night to a rosary of reparation.

According to the church's website, the service in Glasgow was a "Rosary of reparation for the gross offence to God which is Pride Glasgow."

Father Morris, who is the Catholic chaplain of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), held a service offering decades of the Rosary, Litany and Benediction in reparation for the LGBTQI+ event.

Saturday's Pride march was led by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who called the event "celebrating and reaffirming the values of tolerance, diversity, equality, love and respect."

But now Glasgow Caledonian University has issued a statement saying he won't return to his post for the new university term in September.

Principal Prof Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE said: "Following due consultation, Father Mark Morris will not return to his chaplaincy role at the University in September.

"The University will work with the Archdiocese of Glasgow to ensure the continued provision of chaplaincy support for staff and students at our Faith and Belief Centre when the new term starts.

"The University is strongly inclusive and committed to supporting equality and diversity on campus."

Jordan Daly, Co-Founder of Time for Inclusive Education (TIE), which campaigns for inclusive education in schools, said it was "sad and disappointing" to see Father Morris's "condemnation" of the event.

He said: "The Pride parade was, as always, a vibrant and colourful display of diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity.

"The ethos of the parade is equality and love, so it is sad and disappointing to see that Father Morris has countered those fundamental values by holding this service and allowing a narrative of exclusion and condemnation to enter the mainstream as a result."

Father Morris celebrates Mass on Thursdays in the Faith and Belief Centre in the university's William Harley Building, and hears confession.

A spokesman for the Catholic Church in Glasgow said: "This was a private parish devotion unrelated to Father Morris's role as chaplain."

NUS Scotland's LGBT+ Officer Kai O'Doherty added: "NUS Scotland is proud to be at the forefront of breaking down barriers facing LGBT+ people.

"Universities should be a place where every student, regardless of religion, sexuality, or identity, feels accepted and supported to study without fear of discrimination.

"Everybody within our university communities has a duty to ensure that campuses are compatible with the accepting and progressive culture that they strive to achieve.

"We're proud of the progress that has been made, but every day we are reminded of how far we still have to go to achieve a truly inclusive society."

Following Ms Sturgeon's involvement in Pride, a Scottish Government spokesman said: "Scotland is considered to be one of the most progressive countries in Europe regarding LGBTI equality, and Pride Glasgow is a fantastic event that brings communities together and celebrates all that LGBTI people contribute to Scottish life.

"As a society we must champion equality and fairness at all times and defend the progress that has been made."