Monday 6th July 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese.
Coming soon…
The next issue of the Dunkeld News will be going to the printers this week, with distribution to the parishes later this month! Thank you for all your contributions to this issue and to our editorial team for putting it together.
St. James, Kinross
Wedding Celebrations: Congratulations to Joan & Alex McKinnon who celebrated fifty years of marriage this past week – every prayer and good wish from all here at St. James’ on your Golden Wedding Anniversary! … and… please keep Caitlin Keeper & Liam Harrier in your prayers as they look forward to getting married here this coming Saturday (11th July) at 1.00p.m. – wishing you much happiness & blessings as husband and wife!
St. Mungo, Alloa
On Saturday, in St. Mungo’s, we welcomed into the church through the sacrament of baptism: Lyall, Ophelia, Darcey, Connie and Margot Spooner. We keep them and their family in our prayers.
St. John the Baptist, Perth
Foodbank: The monthly collection of non-perishable foods for the Foodbank will take place on the first Sunday of each month. There will also be bacon rolls available after 11am Mass on that day – with a suggested donation £2.50 each, all proceeds going towards food for the Foodbank.
SS Leonard & Fergus, Dundee and St. Columba, Kirkton
School Holiday: As the school year comes to a close, we thank God for his protection on the staff and pupils of St Andrews and St Fergus Primary schools throughout this school year and wish them a happy and restful school holiday.
St. Fillan, Crieff
Repository Items: There are a lot of new items in the repository at St Fillan’s. Please take time to browse through the pious articles. If anyone wishes a particular item which is not available, please let Fr. Tobias know and it may be possible to order it. The Readers and Church cleaning rotas are no
St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee
Kenny McKeown: Two wheels, three countries, 500miles and 35,000feet of climbing successfully completed! Thank you to everyone who has support me through donations, words of encouragement and moral support over the last few months of training. We have raised almost £60,000 for Celtic FC Foundation Recovery Café. A great many people will benefit from your generous support. Thank you!
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder
Platinum Celebration of Ordination – June 17, 2026
1956—2026
Dear Parishioners
I want to thank everyone for the recent celebrations of my platinum anniversary. It was a real community effort, and I have to thank everyone for making it such a special occasion.
Also, for the lovely cards, messages and gifts which came in such abundance–and above all, for the very generous sum collected for me – I am taking this opportunity of expressing my gratitude to all concerned.
I have been privileged to be appointed the priest here in my declining years and am grateful for all the support and help given to me by the parishioners. I would not be able to carry out my pastoral responsibilities without such help and support. Once again, many thanks.
Graces and blessing to everyone connected with the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder.
Monsignor Basil