On Saturday 21st February, 2026, parishioners gathered for a powerful day of reflection hosted by Bishop Andrew and our local Dundee SPUC branch. The event served as a poignant reminder that building a “culture of life” begins with informed minds and prayerful hearts. Emmet Dooley, SPUC Education Manager, highlighted the vital role of the pro-life family. His mission is one of immense scale; …
Diocesan Synodal Event
A Diocesan Synodal Event ”Missionary disciples in a synodal Church: the future of faith in these islands” How does the Church thrive in an age where it is no longer supported by culture? Pope Francis and now Pope Leo have called us to embrace an “apostolic” way of being Christian, capable of evangelising our age of belief. Austen Ivereigh, writer, …
Clergy changes – February 2026
Bishop Andrew McKenzie announced the following clergy changes on 13th February, 2026. Mgr Kenneth McCaffrey will retire as parish priest of Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee. (from 13th February 2026). Fr Andrew Marshall will leave his position as Administrator of St John Vianney, Alva to take up an appointment in the United States (from 16th February 2026). Appointments: Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee: Fr Malcolm …
Jubilee Year in honour of St Francis
Pope Leo has declared this a Jubilee year—from January 10, 2026—January 10, 2027 Mgr Basil O’Sullivan writes During this year, which marks the 800th anniversary since the death of St Francis, we can gain a plenary or partial indulgence under the usual conditions—Confession and Holy Communion; and by visiting a shrine/church to St. Franscis and praying there for the Pope’s intentions. A similar indulgence may be gained …
Dunkeld Marks World Day of the Sick in Lochee
The Diocese of Dunkeld gathered at 7pm on Wednesday 11 February for the World Day of the Sick Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, in an evening marked by prayer, reflection and a powerful call to defend human dignity. The Mass was led by Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, alongside Fr Jim Walls and Mgr Neil Gallagher — himself a Monsignor of Lourdes — …
Call for action on exploitation and support for new Prostitution Bill
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has written to the First Minister of Scotland to express the Church’s support for the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill, currently before the Scottish Parliament. In the letter, the Bishops’ Conference describes the Bill, tabled by independent MSP, Ash Regan, as “a vital step toward protecting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our …
Call for an end to occupation in the Holy Land
You are the salt of the earth”: International Catholic Bishops Call for Justice and an End to Occupation in the Holy Land Following a week-long pastoral visit to Israel and Palestine, the bishops of the Holy Land Coordination have released their final communiqué, calling for an immediate end to the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and urging the …
Scottish Bishops’ Message for Justice & Peace Sunday
Feast of the Epiphany 2026 There is a zoo in Mexico which I visited a few years ago, and it has one exhibit which is labelled “the most dangerous animal on the planet”. As you look in to the enclosure to see that animal, you see yourself. For what is in the enclosure is a mirror, and the most dangerous …
Scottish Bishops statement on Religious Opt-out provision
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill, which would seek to change the current religious opt-out provisions in Scottish schools. A spokesperson for Scotland’s Catholic Bishops said the Church is disappointed and confused with the Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s decision to agree …