Children from St Clement’s Catholic church Dundee pictured with Bishop Stephen Robson, along with their parish priest Fr Johney Raphael parish priest and Fr Rogi Thomas, after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Photo by Eddie Mahoney
A Day of Prayer For Victims of Abuse
Calling for prayers for the success of the Meeting of the Episcopal Conference Presidents from all over the world in Rome this week, on the Protection of Minors, Bishop Robson expressed his desire for “frankness, fruitful exchanges, strong determination to put things right, and productive decisions.” Bishop Stephen also announced that Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has proposed that the Friday …
Dunkeld to launch initiative to bring lapsed Catholics back to the Church
Dunkeld Diocese to establish ‘School of Catechists’ for new evangelisation, Our are hoping that a catechesis programme beginning this weekend can help bring lapsed Catholics back to the fold and ‘create a Church of missionary disciples.’ In a pastoral letter released last month, Bishop Stephen Robson of Dunkeld revealed that 2019 would be a ‘Year of Re-Evangelisation.’ These efforts will …
Fr James McCruden RIP
The family and friends and the priests and people of the Diocese of Dunkeld mourn the death of Fr James McCruden who died in the early evening of Sunday, 30th December, the feast of the Holy Family. RIP. Father Jim was Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Callander, St Fillan’s, Doune and Killin and was a much loved and compassionate pastor …
Christmas Mass for those who work in health care and hospitality industries
There will be an evening Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, at 6.00 p.m. on Christmas day for the benefit of those who work in health care and hospitality industries, so that they me fulfil their Christmas Obligation. Canon Kevin invites you to intimate this news item in your church bulletin for those who may find it difficult to attend …
Blessing for Our Lady’s Primary, Dundee
Following the opening of the new school at Our Lady’s, Forebank, Dundee, Bishop Stephen visited to bless the school. Bishop Stephen was accompanied on his visit by the school’s chaplain, past and present, Fr Michael Carrie (left) and Canon Stephen Mullholland (right).
Christ the King: Town and Gown Mass
Bishop Stephen Robson was assisted by Fr Gregory Murphy, Chaplain to Dundee and Abertay University, at Mass on the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King and Redeemer, in St Andrew’s Cathedral, on Sunday 25th November 2018. The Mass was attended, as is tradition, by representatives of ‘Town and Gown’; civic and academic representatives from Holyrood and Westminster, local government …
Michelin plant closure
Bishop Stephen Robson, Bishop of Dunkeld, has offered his support and prayers to all those affected by the Michelin plant closure in Dundee. Commenting on the company’s announcement of its intentions to close the plant, he said: “I am dismayed to hear that the Michelin plant which has been such a significant employer in Dundee for over 26 years and …
Vocations Mass
Fr Andrew Marshall was the preacher at Dunkeld’s Annual Diocesan Vocations Mass, held at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee on Thursday 13th September 2018. Newly ordained, Fr Andrew addressed a congregation of Religious Sisters, representatives drawn from parishes across the diocese and staff and pupils from St Paul’s Academy, Dundee, St John’s High School, Dundee and St John’s Academy, Perth.