Pope Francis has today announced the creation of an Eparchy in Great Britain for the faithful of the Syro-Malabar Rite. The Syro-Malabar Church is an early Christian community in India which traces its origin to the arrival of St Thomas, the Apostle, in 52 AD. The Eparchy which is a jurisdiction similar to a Diocese will be governed by an …
New Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has announced the appointment of a new Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, President of the Bishops’ Conference offered congratulations to Anthony Horan who will direct the work of the Catholic Parliamentary Office from 25 July 2016. Archbishop Tartaglia said: “I congratulate Anthony on his appointment as Director of the Catholic Parliamentary …
Feastday Faith Awards
Pupils from primary 7 at St Peter & Pauls primary School pictured with their teachers and Bishop Stephen Robson after receiving the parish commendation. Pupils from Primary 7 at St Peter & Pauls Primary School Dundee pictured with Bishop Stephen Robson, Monsignor Ken McCaffrey after being presented with their Pope Francis Faith Awards Certificates.
Audrey May receives the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for service to Catholic Education
The Very Rev. Mgr Martin Drysdale, Vicar General of the Diocese of Dunkeld, presented Mrs Audrey May, former headteacher at St John’s Academy, Perth, with the papal cross, Pro-Ecclesia Et Pontifice, in recognition of her lifetime of service to Catholic Education in Scotland.
Music Director’s 40th anniversary concert raises £800 for Wellburn Home
The Cecilian Choir celebrated 40 years under the musical directorship of Sheriff Kevin Veal on the evening of 3rd June at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee with a concert of sacred music. The Cecilian Choir was founded in 1952 and since that time the position of the Choir’s Patron has be held by the Bishop of Dunkeld. Current Patron, Bishop Stephen …
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.