The 11am Solemn Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral this coming Sunday 8 January 2023 will be offered especially for our Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI RIP. While not a Requiem Mass as such, it being the Sunday of the Epiphany of the Lord, and the Prayers and Scriptures being of the Solemnity, it shall nevertheless be a Memorial Mass for …
Canon Kevin Golden is elected as Diocesan Administrator
On 2nd January 2023, in accordance with the canons of the Code of Canon Law 1983) relating to the provision of a diocesan Administrator, the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Dunkeld gathered at the Diocesan Curial Offices for the process of the Election of a Diocesan Administrator. The Very Rev Canon Kevin James Golden MPS, currently Parish priest of …
Carols and Midnight Mass
Bishop Stephen Robson, Canon Kevin Golden and Fr Malcolm Hutchison lead the celebration for the start of Christmas at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee.
Scotland’s Jubilarians are in Rome on St Andrew’s Day
Fr Andrew Clark, who recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his priestly ordination, and Mgr Pat McInally who celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination earlier this year, joined with other jubilarians from across Scotland. Canon Andrew said, “It is really difficult to say quite how special yesterday was. So privileged to concelebrate the Mass at the tomb of …
Dunkeld News, December 2022
The quarterly newsletter of the Bishop of Dunkeld – with the latest news from parishes and schools across the diocese.
November Masses praying for the dead
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 …
Dunkeld’s Mission Day
Fr Dermot Byrne MHM was the keynote speaker at the Annual Mission Day in Dunkeld Diocese on Saturday 22nd October 2022. He was supported by Fr Mike Freyne, Vicar Episcopal for Missions and Justice and Peace in Dunkeld; Fr Alexander Obiorah and Bishop Stephen Robson. Parishioners from parishes across the diocese gathered in the Pastoral Centre at Our Lady’s, Forebank, …
Bishops’ statement on the death of H.M. The Queen
Speaking, following the death of The Queen, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said: “It was with great sadness, that we learned today of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Her life of outstanding service during a reign of (70) years stands as an example of dedicated public service in our own country, across the Commonwealth …
Italian Pilgrim Statue inspires prayers in time of need
Since the late 19th Century, Catholics have recited the Prayer to St Michael when facing disease, disaster and despair. The prayer proclaims, in part, “St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. … O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the …