On February 3rd 2024, the Synod Secretariat announced that Pope Francis has invited 300 Parish Priests from around the world to come to Rome to take part in a Meeting in preparation for the final session of the Synod on Synodality. Dunkeld’s Mgr Aldo Angelosanto was one of those who was chosen. Mgr Aldo says, “I felt privileged and …
Our Bishop Elect, Fr Martin Chambers
Our Bishop Elect, Fr Martin Chambers In a statement at 1pm, on Wednesday 10th April 2024, our Diocesan Administrator, Canon Kevin Golden announced the sad news: “It is with deep regret and sorrow that I have to inform you that our Bishop Elect, Martin Chambers, died in his sleep last evening. May he rest in peace and may his family …
Meditations on the Way of the Cross
For the first time in his 11-year pontificate, Pope Francis has written his own spiritual meditations for Friday’s Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) in Rome. The reflections are based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross” and center on “what Jesus experienced in that moment” at each station, the Holy See Press Office …
Culture of Life theme at SPUC Afternoon for Life
The SPUC Afternoon for Life, held on Saturday 18th March at the Pastoral Centre at Our Lady of Victories, saw over 60 delegates gather to support pro-life work in the Diocese. Three speakers gave talks aimed at promoting what St John Paul called the ‘Culture of Life’. Dr Gillian Wright from Our Duty of Care updated on the progress of Liam McArthur’s Assisted …
Synod update
The Pastoral Centre at St Mary’s Forebank , Dundee, was the setting for a Lenten Retreat Day led by Canon Kevin Golden. The theme was taken from St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, “The temple of God is holy… and you are that temple.” Photos courtesy of Eddie Mahoney During the opening session, an update on the Synod on Synodality …
Dunkeld Lourdes Pilgrimage 2024
Bookings are now being accepted for Dunkeld Diocese’s 2024 Lourdes Pilgrimage (12-19th July) for more information please contact dunkeld@pobox.com or phone 07801 227 443. Many people may not be aware that as part of our pilgrimage we have nurses, volunteer helpers and separate accommodation for anyone who needs assistance to make the trip. If you, or if you know of anyone, who …
Ash Wednesday
Check your parish newsletter for Mass times today – at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, Mass will be celebrated at 1pm and 7.30pm. If you are unable to attend – join us online at 1pm (or view again later).
ST JOSEPH THE PROTECTOR OF THE CHURCH, DUNDEE
Parish Address42 Wilkies LaneDundee.DD1 5HR Tel 01382 229099 Emailstjosephdundee@dunkelddiocese.org.uk Websitehttps://www.stjosephsdundee.org.uk/ Priest Rev. Gregory Murphy OP Permanent DeaconRev Ron Wylie (2015) Sunday Mass10am Weekday Masses – Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday10am Holy Day of Obligation Mass10am; 6pm Sacrament of Reconciliationby appointment with Fr Gregory Murphy OP
New Bishop appointed for Dunkeld
At 12 noon today (2 February 2024) in Rome (11am GMT) it was announced, that Pope Francis had nominated Fr. Martin Chambers as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld. He will succeed Bishop Stephen Robson who was Bishop of Dunkeld from 2013 to 2022 when he retired on health grounds, since when it has been administered by Fr. …