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Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s ‘expert’ advisory group on “Ending Conversion Practices”, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have issued the following statement: The Church is pastorally sensitive to the experience of people who identify as homosexual. They are to be met with compassion and particular care and support in the challenges that come with all that life brings them. …
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who was Pope from April 2005 to February 2013, died earlier today aged 95. He was the second pope in history to visit the UK in 2010. The 2010 Visit began in Edinburgh on 16 September 2010 he became the first pontiff to visit Scotland in 28 years. He was given a specially designed Papal tartan scarf which he wore on a day of many memorable moments which started …
The Lawside site, the original campus of Lawside Academy and the Mercy Convent has been up for sale for a good while now, as the Convent and Pastoral Centre have become sadly surplus to requirement. Once the Mercy Sisters diminished in numbers and left the Diocese of Dunkeld, the property was purchased by the diocese for pastoral use, both for …
Throughout the month of November prayers are being said in Catholic churches around the world for the repose of the soul of those who have died. In St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on 10th November, the Annual Mass for Deceased Clergy of the Diocese; on 12th November, the Friends of Blair’s College held a Mass to pray for the staff and …
Commenting on the death this evening of Archbishop Mario Conti, the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, Bishop of Aberdeen said: “It was with great sadness that we learned today (8 November 2022) of the death of Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti. His presence as a bishop has been a constant for so long, it is difficult …
The Annual Diocesan Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life took place in St Andrew’s Cathedral on Thursday 20 October at 7pm. In years gone by this event attracted a huge crowd from across the Diocese, filling the cathedral with song and praise. Photos courtesy of Eddie Mahoney While the focus of this annual Mass was vocations to the priesthood …
The leaders of Scotland’s three largest Christian churches have called on the Scottish and UK Governments to “set aside political differences” and “seek effective solutions” to the cost of living crisis. Lamenting the tragedy of poverty in the UK in 2022, the Church leaders express serious concerns about the significant increase in energy costs and rising inflation which risk pushing …
At the beginning of Advent the Bishops of Scotland had looked forward to welcoming the faithful back to Holy Mass and anticipated that the restoration of the Sunday Obligation might be possible at the start of the New Year. Announcing its postponement, a spokesperson for the Bishops said: “Sadly, there has been a serious worsening of the situation and the …
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas – Bishop Stephen Robson has a special message for the people, Religious and Priests of the Diocese of Dunkeld. The wonders of the story of the first Christmas are retold through the scriptures. In our homes and churches, the crib is a focus for us at this time. It reminds us of the roles …