Bishop’s Newsletter December 2014

Press releases

Download Bishop Robson’s latest newsletter. The Season of Advent has been for us each year a Season of waiting, attention; A Season of anticipation, a Season of longing and a Season of desire.  Waiting, anticipation, longing and desire for the Lord to come to us!  During Advent we have remembered the promise that the Lord will come at the end …

New appointments to strengthen diocesan media outreach

Press releases

The Diocese of Dunkeld is pleased to announce two new key appointments to support its communications and engagement across print and digital platforms. A diocesan spokesperson said:“We are committed to building stronger connections within our diocesan community and beyond. These appointments mark an exciting step forward in how we share our stories, celebrate our faith, and reach people where they …

MGR ALDO REPORTS ON THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PARISH PRIESTS IN ROME 

Press releases

Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, Parish Priest of St Bride’s, Monifieth and St Anne’s, Carnoustie, recently returned from taking part in the International Conference of Parish Priests, representing Scotland, in Rome. Mgr Aldo told Dunkeld News, “What an honour and privilege it was for me to attend the International Conference of Parish Priests in Rome last week. There were over 200 priests …

St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee

God bless our Pope The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland welcomes the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, as Pope Leo XIV. It asks all Catholics in Scotland to pray for the new Pope as he begins his ministry. During his short address to the faithful from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, Pope …

Kidnapped priests in Cameroon appeal for help

Mission work

Ahead of Saturday’s Mission Day in Dunkeld Diocese, Vicar Episcopal Fr Mike Freyne called for prayers for five priests and a nun who were abducted in Cameroon in the past month. All are from the diocese of Mamfe where Fr Mike worked during his training for the priesthood. Fr Mike told Dunkeld News, “A video has just emerged on social …

Pro-Life examines Dundee candidates’ voting intentions

Press releases

Election candidates from the main parties have being interviewed recently on the subject of their voting intentions on pro-life issues.  Dundee’s Clare McGraw told Dunkeld News, “This is usually distributed in the form of a leaflet available at the church doors.  As this will be near-impossible this year, you are inviting people to share this information via their social media …

Newport’s Nifty Knitters send homespun care

Mission work

Almost 10 years ago, parishioners at St Fillan’s, Newport-on-Tay started a ‘Nifty Knitting Group’ which gathered monthly to knit, have coffee and chat. Their efforts have bow gone half way around the world and they have been join by many of the local churches – and others without a faith connection. “Everyone is welcome,” said parishioner Anne Meiland, “and since …

Restoration

Faith Formation

Following a meeting with priests of Dunkeld Diocese, Scotland’s Landings Team have been working hard to provide resources in support of their work reaching out to those, especially at this time, who may be searching for a way back to the Faith. Landings UK North coordinator, Margaret Johnson, was delighted when ‘working from home’ turned out to to be ‘working …