TO ALL PRIESTS, DEACONS, RELIGIOUS AND PEOPLE OF THE DIOCESE OF DUNKELD28th December 2022 Feast of the Holy Innocents Dear brothers and sisters,Very recently I received from Archbishop Gugerotti, the Papal Nuncio, a letter from Pope Francis stating that he had accepted my resignation as Bishop of Dunkeld under Canon 401, para 2, on grounds of failing health. In his own covering letter, the Nuncio …
Carols and Midnight Mass
Bishop Stephen Robson, Canon Kevin Golden and Fr Malcolm Hutchison lead the celebration for the start of Christmas at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee.
Fiona McLagan – Papal Medal for services to Catholic Education
Bishop Stephen Robson presents the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice to Mrs Fiona McLagan, retired headteacher at St John’s High School, Dundee. Fiona and Bishop Stephen are joined here by Fiona’s husband, Ian, daughter Rachel, son Daniel and her mum Sheila. Fiona qualified as a Teacher of Physical Education in 1979, graduating with a Batchelor of Education in Physical Education from …
Scotland’s Jubilarians are in Rome on St Andrew’s Day
Fr Andrew Clark, who recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his priestly ordination, and Mgr Pat McInally who celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination earlier this year, joined with other jubilarians from across Scotland. Canon Andrew said, “It is really difficult to say quite how special yesterday was. So privileged to concelebrate the Mass at the tomb of …
Dunkeld News, December 2022
The quarterly newsletter of the Bishop of Dunkeld – with the latest news from parishes and schools across the diocese.
Advent activities at St Thomas’
Primary 4/5 children at St Thomas’ Primary, Arbroath, celebrated the start of Advent with a School Mass. The pupils of P4/5 helped prepare and lead the Mass which was celebrated by Fr Andrew Marshall. Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Reid said, “The children read beautifully and our Advent wreath, which was made by one of our parents, was blessed by Fr Andrew. …
Lourdes Carol Service
All welcome – Christmas Carol Service at Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee, at 3pm on Sunday 18th December 2022 – retiring collection in aid of the Dunkeld Lourdes Fund.
Annual Safeguarding Statement
As with the previous two years, our parish communities have continued to be affected by the Covid 19 Pandemic throughout 2022. We have witnessed a very gradual reintroduction of ministries throughout the Diocese as we all begin to experience this new situation. Despite this, the work of safeguarding within our diocese has continued to be prominent within parish and diocesan …
St Mary’s Care Home – Job Vacancy
PART TIME ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE POSITION Role: to provide administrative support to the Home Manager in a busy Care Home. 24 Hours per week; Hourly Rate £15/hour. Please email enquiries@stmaryscarehome.co.uk to note your interest and request a job description and application form. Closing Date: 16 December 2022 for applications.








