Fr Michael Carrie, parish priest at St Patrick’s and St Mary’s, Forebank, in Dundee says: “Following the decision by the Scottish Bishops’ to suspend the public celebration of Mass during the continuing health crisis, I want to reassure you that I will do everything possible to sustain the faith life of our parish communities throughout this time. I urge you …
National Pastoral Letter and Statement from the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
18 March 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In this time of trial, we, the Bishops of Scotland, wish to send you a word of reassurance and encouragement. We are all facing much uncertainty, anxiety and an unpredictable future. This situation touches on every aspect of our lives, individually and collectively. Sacred Scripture calls us repeatedly not to fear …
Our Lady’s help for Gambia
Project Gambia said thanks to Fr Colin Golden and the parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth for the very generous donation raised through their aid workers’ visit this weekend, and for the continued support and prayers!
Protected: Praying alone
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Coronavirus – Bishop’s guidelines
2nd March 2020 We have all been following this tragic epidemic principally in China, but now spread to many other countries, which has resulted in many thousands of infections. The death rate seems to be one death in approximately every 1000 persons infected. Those most vulnerable are the elderly, especially those whose immune system and respiratory systems are compromised, and …
St Mary’s to launch a new postgraduate campus in Edinburgh
St Mary’s University will offer taught Masters courses in Theology and Catholic Education beginning academic year 2020/21. St Mary’s is pleased to announce a partnership with the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh which will open up postgraduate provision in Catholic Theology and leadership in Catholic education in Edinburgh. The University and the Archdiocese have agreed arrangements for St Mary’s …
World Day of Prayer for the Sick at Lochee
Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Sick was celebrated at St Mary’s, The Immaculate Conception, Lochee, Dundee – on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, 11th February 2020. Bishop Stephen Robson was accompanied by St Mary’s Parish Priest, Fr Mark Cassidy, and priests from across the diocese for the Mass which included Anointing of the Sick. …