St John the Baptist, Perth: Fr Louis Uwaezuoke will be appointed Parish Priest at St John the Baptist, Perth. (from 18/19th October) Fr Abraham Poonoly will remain at St John the Baptist, …
Mgr Ken McCaffrey’s prayers from Lourdes
Mgr Ken McCaffrey, parish priest at Ss Peter and Paul’s, Dundee has sent this message to our diocese: “It’s a pleasure to be here with Bishop Fintan of Killaloe for their annual …
Diocesan Mission Day
We are approaching quickly October, the month the Church reflects and prays for the Missions. Once again we have a Diocesan Mission day on the Saturday before Mission Sunday. This year we …
Dunkeld Youth Association – at the start of a new academic year
On Sunday 22nd September, 2025,, the Dunkeld Youth Association hosted the 6pm Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral to kick off the new academic year. The focus was on welcoming and supporting young …
Bishop blesses windows at Auchterarder
On Sunday, 21st September 2025, Bishop Andrew McKenzie celebrated Mass with the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder. At the conclusion of the Mass, the Bishop blessed the church’s …
Statement on Gaza and on the Recognition of the State of Palestine by the UK Government
We unite to ask for the immediate cessation of violence and the relief of the suffering of the people in Gaza, and echo the words of Pope Leo in calling for “a …
Scottish National Catholic Youth Pilgrimage draws over 250 young people to Perth
Perth was the focus of Scotland’s Catholic youth today as more than 250 young pilgrims from dioceses across the country gathered for the annual Scottish National Catholic Youth Pilgrimage. This year’s pilgrimage, led …
Dunkeld Representative Backs Call for Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlements
Susan McAllion, Dunkeld’s representative on the Scottish Catholic Church’s National Justice and Peace Commission, has joined international calls for an end to trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. “Justice …
Priesthood and Religious Life
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Dear Brothers and Sisters, Salva me bona crux! Save me, good cross! According to tradition, this is the dying prayer of St Andrew. He said …