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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr Matthew Carlin (pictured below) as Vice Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome. Fr Matthew, a priest of the Diocese of Paisley, will take up this important role in the coming months, assisting the Rector in the formation of Scottish seminarians preparing for priestly ministry. He …
You are the salt of the earth”: International Catholic Bishops Call for Justice and an End to Occupation in the Holy Land Following a week-long pastoral visit to Israel and Palestine, the bishops of the Holy Land Coordination have released their final communiqué, calling for an immediate end to the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and urging the …
Friday 20th June, 2025: Father Malcolm Hutchison Assistant Priest of SS Peter and Paul’s, Dundee, remains in hospital following a serious collision on Friday, 13th June. His condition is serious but stable. His family are in contact with the Diocese and providing regular updates. Father Malcolm has been visited in hospital by Bishop Andrew, Monsignor Ken McCaffrey and Father Jim Walls. He …
At the invitation of Bishop Andrew McKenzie, a Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis at 2:00 PM on Saturday, 26th April 2025, in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee. The faithful are kindly invited to attend and join in prayer as we as we commend his soul to God’s eternal mercy. Nethergate, …
“We are saddened to hear today of the death of Pope Francis. He will be remembered for his love of the Church, his care for the poor and the vulnerable, and his faith in the mercy and compassion of God, which he happily extended to everyone he met. May he rest in peace.” + Andrew
Bishop Andrew McKenzie has expressed his deep sorrow at the news of the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday 21st April 2025. In a statement issued today, Bishop Andrew said: “We are saddened to hear today of the death of Pope Francis. He will be remembered for his love of the Church, his care for the poor …
Greg Watts writes Fishers arriving in the United Kingdom to earn a living can sometimes find themselves in extremely vulnerable situations. Some are exploited, abused, not paid their agreed wage, or even denied wages altogether. They trust that the contracts they sign are legitimate. But in some cases a ship’s route and the work required of them can breach the …
Family and friends of Dr Bernard Colvin K.S.G. attended a Requiem Mass for the Repose of his Soul at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Monday 3rd March, 2025. The Mass was celebrated by Canon Kevin Golden together with Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, Mgr Ken McCaffrey, Mgr Neil Gallagher, Canon Steven Mulholland, Fr Gregory Murphy, Rev. Michael Ngobili, Fr Ninian Doohan and Bishop …
The Episcopal Ordination Mass for the Right Reverend Andrew McKenzie took place at St Andrew’s Cathedral at 11pm on Saturday 10th August, 2024. Edited highlights of the livestream are now available here. Download the Episcopal Ordination Order of Service here Photos by and copyright of Paul McSherry 07770 393960 paulmcsherry2020@gmail.com @Paulmcsherry2