Fr Mike Freyne of St Bernadette’s is a keen photographer. One of his parishioners, Suzanne George, was so impressed with his photos that she thought they would make a good calendar. So she gave a wide selection of them to Jill McPherson, Head of Studio, at her firm Denver Marketing in Stirling, and she used a number of them to …
Lochee Church mark World Day of Prayer at St Clement’s
The service for Lochee churches was held this year in St Clement’s RC Church, Charleston. Despite the horrendous weather of snow and wind, on the day and for the previous three days, Fr Johney Raphael, the Parish Priest, who is from Kerela, India welcomed the congregation of 22 people from various local churches. The service, written by the women of …
Carols at Arbroath
Children from St Thomas’ RC Primary School, Arbroath, at their Christmas Carol service in their parish church, St Thomas of Canterbury.
LIFE LONG SERVICE TO CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mary Hopkins age 95 received the Bene Merenti medal from his holiness Pope Francis. Presenting this prodigious award on behalf of His Holiness, Bishop Stephen Robson Bishop said Mary had given incredible service to the Catholic Church in her Parish of St Pius X, Dundee, for many years. She prepared the church for its worship, brought Holy Communion to the …
Deacon Charles Hendry – Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice
Deacon Charles Hendry is presented with the Papal Honour ‘Pro Ecclesia et ‘Pontifice’ from Pope Francis.The medal is presented in recognition of his service to the Permanent Diaconate in Scotland where he has been National Director and also for his dedicated service to the Parish at Ss Peter and Paul’s, Dundee and to the diocese. Photo by Eddie Mahoney – …
FIVE Benemerenti Medals at St Bernadette’s
JIM TOBIN James Tobin was born on 28, July 1939 in Bowhill, Fife. A twin with two older brothers. Unfortunately Jim’s mother died shortly after his birth. The children were brought up by their Irish granny Mary-Anne, their Aunt Mary and her brother Dick. They never married so as to bring up the boys. Jim went to the local Catholic …
St Bride’s Pitlochry visit to Malta
Parishioners and friends from St Bride’s RC Church, Pitlochry, has newly returned from a parish trip to Malta and Gozo. The parishioners were accompanied by friends from Perth, Dundee and Glasgow. Thanks to their diode, Maria, they are confident that they learned all there is to know about the islands of Malta and Gozo. The weather was kind but blustery …
New Marian Shrine at Kinross
Bishop Stephen joined Fr Martin Pletts and parishioners at St James’ Kinross for the Blessing of the Shrine in honour of Our Blessed Lady. Following the blessing children of the parish placed flowers at the shrine. Bishop prayed, “On this Remembrance Day, invoking the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace, let us pray for all our beloved dead, especially those who …
5th Anniversary Mass – Fr Jean Pierre
On the 19th October 2012 the former chaplain to Wellburn Home, Fr Jean Pierre was kidnapped from his parish house along with Fr Edmond and Fr Anselme. Their whereabouts is still unknown. You are invited to join us for Mass to pray for them, their family, friends and their fellow religious brothers and sisters on Thursday 19th October, at 7pm, …