Teachers from Dunkeld diocese, and further afield, spending a thought provoking initial couple of days on the ‘Setting out on the Road’ course . This course, run by the University of Glasgow, leads to the award of the Catholic Teacher Certificate. Setting Out on the Road is an introductory course run by the University of Glasgow on teaching Religious Education …
St Stephen’s Church in Blairgowrie has recently undergone a significant restoration programme supported by funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. This building, somewhat hidden up a side street in the town, is of huge historical significance, having been designed by E W Pugin, a member of the Pugin architectural dynasty, best known for their plans for the Houses of Parliament …
Readers from parishes across the diocese gathered at St John’s High School, Dundee, to listen to Canon Kevin Golden as he led a day of prayer and reflection on reading the Word of God at Mass. PHOTOGRAPHY courtesy – Eddie Mahoney
Michael Woods was presented with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Award by Bishop Stephen Robson and Mgr Ken McCaffrey for his work helping to rebuild the Dundee’s Catholic schools. Mr Woods served from 2009 as Head of Secondary Education in the city, and from 2011 as Director of Education. In 2016 he was appointed Executive Director of Children and Family …
On the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, 7th October, Bishop John Keenan has invited people to pray in Parish churches or in other chosen venues at 3pm. They are asked to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary in Penance & Reparation for the sins committed within the Church and the nation against innocence and purity. ‘Rosary under the …
The society meets every Monday evening in the hall underneath St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee. Beginning with Mass in our Lady Chapel at 7.15pm, the meetings consist of either a talk by a guest speaker, a bible session, adoration or a social. University chaplain, Fr Gregory Murphy said, “tonight’s speaker was Elaine McGinlay, Schools and Education Officer at SCIAF, who gave …
At St James’ Kinross, parishioners gathered to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of their Prayer Group. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Stephen Robson and Fr Martin Pletts.
Fr Ronald McAinsh CSsR reports, “At the June meeting of the Religious of the diocese, we responded to the invitation of Bishop Robson to see what we as Religious can do for ongoing evangelisation in the diocese.” “Five religious congregations were represented, and it immediately became clear that an immerse variety of ministries and apsotolates were already being carried out. …