A university chaplain has been criticised for holding a service which described Glasgow Pride as a "gross offence against God".

The rosary of reparation was held by Father Mark Morris at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Balornock , Glasgow, on Monday night.

Father Morris is also chaplain of Glasgow Caledonian University.

It comes just days after thousands of people, many carrying rainbow flags or holding placards, marched in Glasgow.

The event was led by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who was named honorary grand marshal for the event in recognition of her long-standing support for LGBTI equality.

Liam Stevenson, co-founder of Time for Inclusive Education, which addresses issues of LGBTI+ visibility within the Scottish education system, said the topic of the service was "disappointing to say the least".

He said: "Having spent the weekend at Glasgow Pride and enjoyed what was, as always, a wonderful celebration of inclusivity and diversity with people of all faiths and none, the news of Fr Morris's service of reparation was disappointing to say the least.

"When we know full well the rate of prejudice still faced by the LGBT community then services like these do nothing but encourage further alienation and isolation.

"I think this service also calls into question Fr Morris's suitability to be Chaplin at a university where he will come into contact with many LGBT young people whose rights, health and wellbeing are of paramount importance."

He added: "During my time working towards LGBT equality within education, I have had the pleasure of working alongside priests, ministers and reverends who wholeheartedly support LGBT rights.

"These are the progressive voices who are becoming more prominent within their faith groups and they are helping to make clear the fact that being LGBT and having faith are not mutually exclusive."

A spokesman for Glasgow Caledonian University said: "The university is strongly inclusive. We respect and promote equality and diversity. This includes an official presence at the last two Pride Glasgow events."

Professor Pamela Gillies, the university's principal and vice-chancellor, added: "I am extremely disappointed to hear of the service Father Morris has apparently held in response to the very successful Pride event in Glasgow last Saturday.

"The views implied are antithetical to those held by the university, which is strongly inclusive.

"We actively respect and promote equality and diversity and this has included having an official presence at the last two Pride Glasgow events. I shall be looking further into this matter."

A spokesman for the Archdiocese of Glasgow said: "This was a private parish devotion unrelated to Fr Morris' role as chaplain."