Getting back to church
On Thursday 17th June, Bishop Stephen writes, “Good news from the Parliament today that we shall be moving into Phase 2 of our gradual re-emergence into society as the Government’s Routemap and …
Church doors to re-open
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government that from Monday 22 June, churches may reopen for private prayer. Commenting on the announcement, the President of the …
A new Vice Rector has been announced for the Pontifical Scots College in Rome
Fr Nick Welsh (36) was chosen for the post by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland and is expected to begin the role in September. He is currently parish priest at Our Lady …
Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for June
Pope Francis has released a video message accompanying his prayer intention for June, which this month is that “all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be …
Church’s Covid19 Working group
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland have announced the formation of a Covid-19 Working Group, which will begin work on the creation of an Infection Control Protocol to govern the phased reopening of …
The role of Deacons in our Church
Bishop Stephen invites you watch Pope Francis’ message on the role of deacons in the Church today. “Do we understand clearly the mission of deacons in the Church? They bring into the …
Dunkeld mourns the death of Mgr Charles Hendry
On Thursday 30th April 2020, Bishop Stephen announced the death of Mgr Charles Hendry, parish priest of St Mary Magdalene’s, Perth. “It is with great sadness, but also with great gratitude for …