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It is with deep regret that the Perth Italian Religious Association — also known as the Perth Italian Circle — has announced that it will cease to function from Wednesday, 24th September. To mark the occasion, the remaining members attended a Mass in Italian, celebrated by their long-serving chaplain, Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, at Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth. The service was both a farewell …
As St Stephen’s Parish in Blairgowrie continues its journey from the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope celebrations, parishioners gathered on Sunday, 12th October 2025, for a special Mass at 11am marking the Jubilee of Education. The celebration, led by Fr Gregory Umunna, brought together the parish and school communities to reflect on the continuing mission of Catholic education as a source of hope and faith …
As part of the celebrations for the Jubilee Year 2025, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is organising a national Pilgrimage to St Andrews and Dunfermline, on Saturday 25th October, 2025, and parishes across Dunkeld Diocese are warmly invited to join the national pilgrims at various points along the route. The pilgrimage will make its first major stop in the historic village of Markinch, about 11am, where participants …
St John the Baptist, Perth: Fr Louis Uwaezuoke will be appointed Parish Priest at St John the Baptist, Perth. (from 18/19th October) Fr Abraham Poonoly will remain at St John the Baptist, Perth for the time being to assist Fr Louis. Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth: Fr Leszek Wiecaszek, SAC will be appointed as Parish Priest of Our Lady of …
Mgr Ken McCaffrey, parish priest at Ss Peter and Paul’s, Dundee has sent this message to our diocese: “It’s a pleasure to be here with Bishop Fintan of Killaloe for their annual autumn pilgrimage. I’ve been privileged to be here the last two years as well, and it’s a wonderful prayerful experience and a lovely bright autumn morning. After a …
We are approaching quickly October, the month the Church reflects and prays for the Missions. Once again we have a Diocesan Mission day on the Saturday before Mission Sunday. This year we gather on Saturday 18th October at Forebank for 9.30am to end at 3.30pm. More and more questions are being raised about mission and how we do mission. The challenges …
On Sunday 22nd September, 2025,, the Dunkeld Youth Association hosted the 6pm Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral to kick off the new academic year. The focus was on welcoming and supporting young people in their studies and faith journey. Led by Youth Director, Fr Michael, the Mass was vibrant and joy-filled, with young people serving throughout in many ways. Afterwards, …
On Sunday, 21st September 2025, Bishop Andrew McKenzie celebrated Mass with the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder. At the conclusion of the Mass, the Bishop blessed the church’s stained-glass windows which are the work Huntly-based artist Shona McInnes. Parish Priest, Mgr Basil O’Sullivan, reports: “Now that our bishop has blessed our windows, we can take this opportunity …
We unite to ask for the immediate cessation of violence and the relief of the suffering of the people in Gaza, and echo the words of Pope Leo in calling for “a ceasefire, for the release of the hostages, for a negotiated diplomatic solution, and for full respect for international humanitarian law.” In reaffirming the “inviolable dignity” of each person …