Fellowship, Blessing and Joy on Dunkeld Youth Pilgrimage Following two years of postponement and uncertainty, the annual Scottish National Youth Pilgrimage was once again a success as around 40 young people from across the country gathered to pilgrimage across Dunkeld and Birnam on Saturday 24th September. The group, spanning ages between 12-35, split into junior and senior groups as they …
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St John the Baptist RC Church, Perth, Union of Catholic Mothers celebrated their 75th anniversary. Holy Mass. The Mothers are pictured here with Fr Michael Carrie, UCM Diocesan Chaplain. A celebratory meal followed where guests included the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, Mother of Christ who have moved into the parish.
Speaking, following the death of The Queen, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said: “It was with great sadness, that we learned today of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Her life of outstanding service during a reign of (70) years stands as an example of dedicated public service in our own country, across the Commonwealth …
Since the late 19th Century, Catholics have recited the Prayer to St Michael when facing disease, disaster and despair. The prayer proclaims, in part, “St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. … O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the …
In half a century as a member of Forfar’s St Fergus Catholic Church, Bill Flight has pretty much seen and done it all. From taking Holy Communion as a parishioner minister to using his career experience as a draughtsman to design and build a new church hall. He’s even rolled up his sleeves to repair a boundary wall hit by …
The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr Rogi Thomas, currently Academic Tutor, as the new Spiritual Director of the Pontifical Scots College. He takes over from Fr James Walls who has returned to the Diocese of Dunkeld after four years on the Formation Team. Fr Rogi will take up his new role from September. The College thanks Fr Rogi for …
Sunday Mass at St Columba’s, Cupar on 24th July 2022 – Mgr Pat McInally celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination.
Bishop Stephen Robson has announced the following clergy changes that are to take place in Dunkeld Diocese:Canon Mark Cassidy – was recently appointed as Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome. We wish him every blessing in his work in the College which he takes up as from 1st August, 2022.Fr James Walls – previously Spiritual Director in the Pontifical …