Pope Leo has declared this  a Jubilee year—from January 10, 2026—January 10, 2027 Mgr Basil O’Sullivan writes During this year, which marks the 800th anniversary since the death of St Francis, we can gain a plenary or partial indulgence under the usual conditions—Confession and Holy Communion;  and by visiting  a shrine/church to St. Franscis and  praying there for the Pope’s intentions.  A similar  indulgence may be gained …
Dunkeld Marks World Day of the Sick in Lochee
The Diocese of Dunkeld gathered at 7pm on Wednesday 11 February for the World Day of the Sick Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, in an evening marked by prayer, reflection and a powerful call to defend human dignity. The Mass was led by Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, alongside Fr Jim Walls and Mgr Neil Gallagher — himself a Monsignor of Lourdes — …
Call for action on exploitation and support for new Prostitution Bill
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has written to the First Minister of Scotland to express the Church’s support for the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill, currently before the Scottish Parliament. In the letter, the Bishops’ Conference describes the Bill, tabled by independent MSP, Ash Regan, as “a vital step toward protecting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our …
Scottish Bishops’ Message for Justice & Peace Sunday
Feast of the Epiphany 2026 There is a zoo in Mexico which I visited a few years ago, and it has one exhibit which is labelled “the most dangerous animal on the planet”. As you look in to the enclosure to see that animal, you see yourself. For what is in the enclosure is a mirror, and the most dangerous …
Scottish Bishops statement on Religious Opt-out provision
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill, which would seek to change the current religious opt-out provisions in Scottish schools. A spokesperson for Scotland’s Catholic Bishops said the Church is disappointed and confused with the Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s decision to agree …
Christmas and New Year Masses 2025/6
Parish Wednesday 24th December Christmas Day Wednesday 31st December Thursday 1st January St Andrew’s Cathedral,Dundee 12am, Midnight Mass 11am 6pm 1pm 11am St Clement’s,Dundee 9.30am 9.30am St Columba’s,Dundee 5.30pm Vigil 9am St Mary’s Lochee, Dundee 6.30pm Carol Service7pm Vigil 11am 10.30pm Prayers for Peace 11pm Mass 11am St Joseph’s,Dundee 7pm Vigil 11am 5pm 11am Ss Leonard & Fergus,Dundee 12am, Midnight Mass …
Dunkeld News – December 2025
Welcome to the Advent 2025 edition of the Dunkeld News. I was delighted with the feedback we received for our first edition, with the smiling face of our Holy Father on the front page. My thanks to all the team for their hard work producing it. As we enter a holy season of the year preparing for Christ to be …
Annual Safeguarding Statement 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It falls to me as Bishop to make our Annual Safeguarding Statement and to renew our commitment to the support of survivors of all forms of abuse. As always, our goal is to nurture a culture of care within our Diocese by demonstrating a shared commitment to creating safe church environments, offering shelter, support, and compassion …
St Pius X Primary is saved from closure
Following from the decision by the Scottish Government not to close St Pius X Primary School, Bishop Andrew McKenzie said: “The Diocese of Dunkeld welcomes the decision of the Scottish Government not to close St. Pius X Primary School, Douglas, Dundee. The diocese wishes to thank members of the school community, teachers, parents and pupils, for their support for the …