n 1950 Mons. Rogers, from Motherwell Diocese, offered a house and a parish in Biggar to the Xaverians for the purpose of preparing for missions. In 1956 a larger house was needed to accommodate those preparing for mission. A permanent presence in Scotland (Nithsdale Road) was purchased.

In 1960 the Junior Seminary was opened in Coatbridge. The College, as it came to be known, was built with the assistance of the local community. During it’s time the college introduce many young men to the ideal and spirit of the Xaverians. The College not only acted as a focus for missionary vocations in Scotland and Britain, it was a resource for the local church in terms of missionary animation, supplies, parish retreats and other areas where the local church was in need. The college closed in 1985.

In 2009 the Xaverians opened the Conforti Institute on the site of the old college. The Institute promotes diversity as positive and good, challenges prejudice, ignorance and intolerance at all levels and makes connections across cultures and faith with individuals, schools and communities.

In 1991 the Nithsdale Road house was closed but the Xaverians still have a presence in Glasgow, ministering to the Parish of St. Alpnonsus, in the Barras.