BBC News
August 26, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6964040.stm
Scotland — The Glasgow church where the Polish student Angelika Kluk was murdered has formally reopened.
Mass was celebrated at St Patrick's Church in Anderston, where the body of Ms Kluk was found under the floorboards in September 2006.
Peter Tobin, 60, who had worked at the church as a handyman, was jailed for life for her rape and murder.
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| The church building has been redecorated since the killing |
Canon Robert Hill has replaced Father Gerry Nugent, who was found guilty of contempt of court, as parish priest.
Nugent, 63, was repeatedly warned about "prevaricating" when being questioned during the high court trial of Tobin.
The priest, who revealed he was an alcoholic, said he had a sexual relationship with Ms Kluk, 23, who had been working as a cleaner at the church and saving up money for her studies.
Renovation work
The Archdiocese of Glasgow issued an apology for his actions.
Major renovation work was carried out during the closure of the church.
In the past St Patrick's has operated an open-door policy but church officials said this would now be reviewed.
Prayers were said for Angelika at an informal service earlier in the week.
The congregation prayed for the repose of her soul and all those associated with St Patrick's who died while the church was closed.
Archbishop Conti celebrated mass to welcome parishioners back.
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