Fr James Foley R.I.P.
Fr James Foley died today, Thursday 9th June, 2016. He was born in Co. Tipperary and before coming to the Diocese of Dunkeld, was a member of the Society for African Missions (SMA Fathers). After his ordination in 1964, he served in the missions in Nigeria. In 1976 he was appointed Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Callander and four years …
Sacred Heart nun tells of her life in China
Guest speaker Sr Deirdre O’Brien RSCJ astounded an audience of Catenians with her tales of fourteen years working in China. Having retired from a lifetime of service to Catholic Education in 1988, latterly as Vice-Principal at Craiglockhart College of Education in Edinburgh, Sr Deirdre travelled to China where she worked with Voluntary Service Overseas, teaching English to Chinese medical students. …
Education Mass
Thanks to the staff and pupils at Ss Peter and Paul’s Primary School, who hosted this evening’s Education Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee. Bishop Stephen Robson and priests from across the entire diocese were joined by staff and pupils from primary and secondary schools for the occasion.
St Margaret’s Pilgrimage, Dunfermline
Archbishop Leo Cushley was joined by St Margaret of Scotland (1070–1093) to unveil the poster being sent to every Catholic parish in the country to advertise this year’s St Margaret’s Summer Pilgrimage in Dunfermline on Sunday 12 June. “The summer pilgrimage in honour of St Margaret should be a fantastic family day – that’s why we want to extend the …
2016 Dunkeld Directory online
2016 Directory – Diocese of Dunkeld – DOWNLOAD HERE Updated – May 2016
Holy Doors Challenge
11 Students at the School of Education at the University of Glasgow recently took time away from their exam preparation to heed Pope Francis’ call to undertake a pilgrimage to a Holy Door. Not content with one door, they visited all 8 Scottish cathedral Holy Doors in under 24 hours, on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th April. Accompanied by staff …
St Fergus Primary gets a visit from the Bishop
Bishop Stephen Robson visited St Fergus P.S. School in Dundee recently where he celebrated Mass along with school chaplain Father Neil Gallagher. Bishop Stephen also visited the classes in the afternoon where he took time to talk to pupils and staff teachers.