Treasuring the Questions: Weekly Reflections Online During Advent, we remember a time of strange arrivals, quiet miracles, God coming to earth as an infant, and a lot of other things we don’t really understand. This series is about journeying faithfully when we have more questions than answers, valuing the moments of light, learning to trust through the days of darkness. …
Dunkeld’s Mission Day
Fr Dermot Byrne MHM was the keynote speaker at the Annual Mission Day in Dunkeld Diocese on Saturday 22nd October 2022. He was supported by Fr Mike Freyne, Vicar Episcopal for Missions and Justice and Peace in Dunkeld; Fr Alexander Obiorah and Bishop Stephen Robson. Parishioners from parishes across the diocese gathered in the Pastoral Centre at Our Lady’s, Forebank, …
Annual Vocations Mass
The Annual Diocesan Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life took place in St Andrew’s Cathedral on Thursday 20 October at 7pm. In years gone by this event attracted a huge crowd from across the Diocese, filling the cathedral with song and praise. Photos courtesy of Eddie Mahoney While the focus of this annual Mass was vocations to the priesthood …
Kidnapped priests in Cameroon appeal for help
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 …
Annual Vocations Mass
The Annual Diocesan Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life took place in St Andrew’s Cathedral on Thursday 20 October at 7pm. In years gone by this event attracted a huge crowd from across the Diocese, filling the cathedral with song and praise. Photos courtesy of Eddie Mahoney While the focus of this annual Mass was vocations to the priesthood …
Annual Lourdes Ball 2022
Dunkeld Lourdes Service (DLS) recently held our second Fundraising Ball in the Apex Hotel Dundee. The event was very well attended with guests from every part of the Dunkeld Pilgrimage – Clergy, Pilgrims, Assisted Pilgrims, Musicians and of course the DLS Yellow T-shirts. An excellent night was had by all and this was helped by the wonderful entertainment provided by …
St Vincent de Paul Society
On Saturday 24th September, SSVP had a diocesan group gathering at Kinnoull Monastery. It was the first time since Covid that we all managed to get together. All conferences in the diocese were represented and we were lead in prayer and reflection by Sister Maria Robb, who is SSVP National Spiritual Director. Bob Corrieri, President of St James Conference gave …
Anniversary Mass for Fr Jean-Pierre
On the 19th October 2012 Fr Jean-Pierre, former chaplain to Wellburn Home was kidnapped along with Fr Edmond and Fr Anselme from their parish house. The 10th Anniversary Mass was celebrated in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Dundee, at 7pm on Wednesday 19th October. To date, no one has been able to establish with certainty the circumstances of their abduction, nor …
Pastoral visit to St Mary’s Magdalene’s, Perth
On Sunday 2nd October, Bishop Stephen celebrated Mass with parishioners at St Mary Magdalene’s parish in Perth. It was his first visit to the parish since Fr Bogdan’s recent appointment there in July this year. It was also an opportunity for Bishop Stephen to meet Perth’s Polish community in their new home. More pictures on the parish’s own website.







