Brothers from Councils 40; 636; 981 and Provincial Officers who attended the Full Knighthood Ceremony on Wednesday 2nd June in St Mungo’s RC Church. Alloa and supported the two Brothers who were raised to Full Knighthood. On Wednesday the 2nd June 2021 at St. Mungo’s. RC Church, Alloa Brother Brian Beaton PGK Province 3 presented Fr. Michael Carrie Parish Priest of …
Mass honours long service of retiring Headteacher
The annual Mass for teachers in Dunkeld Diocese, due to have taken place in February this year, was postponed due to the lockdown. Finally, on Thursday 3rd June, the teachers were able to come together to reflect on what has been one of the most difficult times for both staff and pupils in our Catholic Schools and across the whole …
1500th anniversary of St Columba’s birth
The 9th June this year is the Feast of St Columba, principal patron of the Diocese of Dunkeld, and marks the 1500th Anniversary of the birth of the Saint. Bishop Stephen Robson announced, “As it is an important feast for us, I hereby note that there will be a Mass of thanksgiving for the Feast of St Columba at 11am on …
Scottish Bishops respond to Pope’s initiative for a Synodial Church
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have welcomed a call from Pope Francis for a Synod on the theme of Synodality, to be held in 2023. Commenting on the announcement, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland said; “Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and our Lady at the …
25th Anniversary Mass – Fr Johney Raphael CST
Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Stephen Robson in St Ninian’s Church, Dundee, on Tuesday 15th June 2021 at 7pm to celebrate Fr Johney’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the priesthood.
The Glorious Mysteries – from a Parish Rosary
Originally planned as a Parish ‘Zoom’ Rosary – St John the Baptist parish, Perth, chose to livestream this service in order to reach the widest number of people. The livestream is now available ‘on demand’. Canon Mulholland said, “Thanks to all who have joined us for our first venture ‘online’ – reaching out to our parishioners and their families in …
Fr Jim’s 290 mile pilgrimage to help Calais refugee workers
Fr Jim Walls, Spiritual Director at Scots College, Rome, plans to walk from Iona to Lindisfarne this summer in solidarity with all those vulnerable people who flee their homes and are treated abysmally in Europe and the UK whilst seeking sanctuary. Linking the spiritual hearts of the missions of St Columba and St Cuthbert, Fr Jim’s pilgrimage will take 20 …
Dunkeld News – June 2021
Copies available in parishes and schools by Sunday 30th May. Please email dunkelddnews@dunkelddiocese.co.uk to request a printed copy.
God saw all that he had made and indeed it was very good
Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of Scotland on the Sixth Anniversary of Laudato Si’ Pentecost 2021 God saw all that he had made and indeed it was very good. [1] God’s creation is a great gift to all humanity, and humanity itself is an integral part of that creation. We are blessed by having the earth for our common home. It …