The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has welcomed the appointment of Tammy Sandhu as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, following the formal presentation of her Letters of Credence to Pope Leo …
“Because We Love You”: Parish Honours Mgr Basil’s 70 Years of Priesthood
Warm tributes were paid to Monsignor Basil O’Sullivan as clergy, parishioners, friends and civic leaders marked the remarkable 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood during a Mass at Dunblane’s Holy Family Church on …
Who knew? The priest, the abbey and the Spanish chestnut
Visitors to Balmerino Abbey may know its remarkable 500 year old Spanish chestnut, planted perhaps by Mary Queen of Scots. But nearby stands a much younger tree with an interesting story of its own. …
Dunkeld Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026
– Photos courtesy of Andrew Mitchell – The Diocese of Dunkeld completed its Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 15–22 July 2026, bringing together pilgrims from across the diocese under the spiritual leadership …
Joint Anniversaries at Alyth and Blairgowrie
Parishioners from across eastern Perthshire gathered in St Stephen’s Church, Blairgowrie, on Friday evening to celebrate the joint anniversaries of two long-established Catholic communities: the 175th anniversary of St Stephen’s Church, Blairgowrie, and …
A Special Day at St Bride’s, Monifieth
Congratulations to the boys and girls at St Bride’s in Monifieth, seen here with Bishop Andrew McKenzie and Mgr Aldo Angelosanto on the occasion of their First Communion and Confirmation, Sunday 21st …
70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Monsignor Basil O’Sullivan
A packed congregation gathered at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church in Auchterarder to celebrate an extraordinary milestone as Monsignor Basil O’Sullivan marked the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination. The Platinum …
From Alyth to the Vatican: medieval treasures are revealed
St Stephen’s RC Church, Blairgowrie enjoyed a fascinating journey through 1,500 years of Perthshire’s Catholic history on Friday evening as Medievalist Dr Kylie Murray delivered a special lecture marking two significant local …
Confirmation Day at St Fillan’s, Crieff
Congratulations to the boys of girls who were Confirmed by Bishop Andrew McKenzie in St Fillan’s Catholic Church, Crieff – pictured here along with their Parish Priest – Fr Tobia Okoro and …