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Bishop Andrew McKenzie announced the following clergy changes on 13th February, 2026. Mgr Kenneth McCaffrey will retire as parish priest of Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee. (from 13th February 2026).  Fr Andrew Marshall will leave his position as Administrator of St John Vianney, Alva to take up an appointment in the United States (from 16th February 2026).  Appointments:  Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee: Fr Malcolm …

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 …

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 — …

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 …

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 …

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 …