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Monday 23rd March 2026.  Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. St. Columba, Kirkton Spring into April with St Columba’s Afternoon Tea! It will take place on Tuesday 28th April 2026 2pm – 4pm in the Church Hall. Tickets are £5 …

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Monday 16th March 2026.  Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. St. Leonard & St. Fergus, Dundee The Musical Evening with Paul Sullivan has been cancelled but there will be replaced by a Quiz Night in SS Leonard & Fergus Church …

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Monday 9th March 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. St. James’, Kinross Alpha begins with the first session at St. James’ in Kinross on Friday 13th March, 6.30-8.00pm in the church hall. Everyone is invited! Each session begins with …

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Monday 2nd March 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. St. Fergus (Forfar) and St. Anthony (Kirriemuir) FACT are holding Lenten Lunches and Studies again this year, in the East and Old Church.   There is a poster at the back …

Esther’s sacristan’s skills are “learned from the heart”

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Esther McNair-Chaplin retires after 25 Years of Service at St John the Baptist, Perth After 25 years of quiet but dedicated service, Esther McNair-Chaplin has stepped down from her role as sacristan at St John the Baptist RC Church in Perth. Her retirement marks the end of an era defined by devotion, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose. Esther …

Pilgrimage in honour of diocesan patron

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When Pope Francis declared the year 2025 would be a Holy Year of Jubilee for the Church, it was hoped that the flame of our faith would be reignited in the hearts of Christians everywhere and that ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ would seize this opportunity to fan that flame.  The desire to celebrate the Jubilee in some special way grew among …

Silver Jubilee Mass at St Anne’s, Carnoustie

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St Anne’s RC Church, Carnoustie, marked its 25th anniversary with a special Mass of thanksgiving, celebrated by Bishop Andrew McKenzie. Parish priest Mgr Aldo Angelosanto was joined by priest from across the diocese, as the congregation came together to reflect on a twenty-five years of faith, service, and community. The celebration was a moment of joy and gratitude, recognizing the …