St Margaret’s Pilgrimage

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Schedule 12:00pmAngelus at St Margaret’s Cave, Chalmers Street Car Park, KY12 8DQ. 1:00pmOutside Prayer Service at St Margaret’s Tomb at Dunfermline Abbey, St Margaret Street, KY12 7PE. 2:00pmProcession with relic from Louise Carnegie Gates in Bridge Street KY12 8DA (opposite Seven Kings Pub) to St Margaret’s Memorial Church. Gather at 1:45pm. 3:00pmMass at St Margaret’s Memorial Church in East Port, KY12 7JB, celebrated by Archbishop …

Safeguarding Development for Parish Coordinators

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Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSC’s) from around the Diocese gathered at the Pastoral Centre, Forebank, Dundee on Saturday 24th May, 2025, for the latest Safeguarding Development Day.  These meetings are held biannually to ensure that PSC’s are up to date with the latest safeguarding information for their parish ministry and also to allow the Diocese Safeguarding Team hear issues that are being …

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF LAUDATO SI

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Justice & Peace Scotland along with the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Care of Creation Office and various partner Christian organisations invite you to join us during Laudato Si Week 2025 for “Raising Hope”, a special online event to celebrate the Jubilee Year and to reflect on a decade of Laudato Si and its legacy in light of the death of …

Rosary in prayer for our country – to care not kill

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The Scottish Parliament is expected to debate and vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in the coming weeks. Please find attached a pastoral letter from the Bishops of Scotland to be read and/or distributed at Masses this weekend 3rd/4th May.  Bishop John Keenan will lead a Rosary in prayer for our country to care not kill in …

St Leonard & Fergus, Dundee, Marks Golden Jubilee  Mass

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Fr Alexander Obiorah and the parishioners of Ss Leonard & Fergus Parish in Dundee were delighted to welcome Bishop Andrew McKenzie, along with several past priests of the parish, as they came together to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the church building. The joyful occasion marked fifty years since the current church was opened, and it was a time of …

Charity auction for Lourdes

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Dunkeld Lourdes Service are holding a Silent Charity Auction in aid of their funds – the prize will be 4 hospitality tickets to enjoy the MKM Dugout Experience at Tannadice Park to watch Dundee United during the 25/26 season. To bid, or to find out more, contact dunkeld@pobox.com or call 07801 227443

Chrism Mass in Dundee

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On Wednesday 16th June 2025, the annual Mass of Chrism was solemnly celebrated at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Dundee. The liturgy was presided over by Bishop Andrew McKenzie and was attended by priests from every parish across the Diocese. The cathedral was filled in a powerful expression of unity and renewal within the diocesan family. The Mass of Chrism holds …