Dundee SPUC’s – Afternoon for Life

Pro Life

Dundee Branch of SPUC together with Dunkeld Diocese invites you to an Afternoon for Life. Speakers – Marriage, Family and Life Office President, Bishop John Keenan; Scottish Family Party Leader, Richard Lucas; and Our Duty of Care, Dr Gillian Wright On Saturday 16th March , 1pm to 4.30pm at Our Lady of Victories, Forebank Road (bottom hall). Tea and coffee from 12.30pm …

SPUC Vigil in Dundee City Square

Pro Life

Despite the stormy weather and disrupted travel, around 30 people joined SPUC Dundee in the City Square to witness to the 57th anniversary of the passing of 1967 the Abortion Act. The vigil is always held on the nearest Thursday to the anniversary as the City Centre is usually a bit busier with late night shoppers.  However, this year, the …

Prayer Vigil for the Protection of Unborn Children

Pro Life

The latest abortion statistics show that 16,584 abortions were performed in Scotland last year.  This is almost 20% more than the previous year.  98.8% of these abortions were chemical abortions, more than half of which took place entirely at home as part of the DIY abortion scheme introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Clare McGraw, a member of the the Dundee …

Afternoon for Life

Pro Life

Bishop Stephen Robson invites you to an Afternoon For Life at the Pastoral Centre, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Forebank Road on Saturday 12th February at 1pm.  There will be informative talks from expert pro-life speakers. With on-going moves to legalise assisted suicide, it is imperative to be up to date with the latest debates. Tea and coffee will be provided during the afternoon and there may be crèche places …

Silent Vigil witnesses to 9 million UK abortions since 1967

Pro Life

SPUC Dundee branch (Society for the Protection of Unborn Children) held the 17th consecutive annual silent vigil to commemorate the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act on 22nd October in Dundee City Centre.  It was a smaller event than usual due to the current restriction on public gatherings.  ‘We chose not to advertise the event more widely this year but didn’t …

40 days vigil at Ninewells

Pro Life

Members of Dundee’s local pro-life groups keep a prayer vigil along the road to the city’s Ninewells Hospital. 40 Days for Life is a growing movement which aims to promote respect for unborn children and their mothers. The choice of 40 Days in the title chimes well with the 40 Days of Lent (a time of renewed focus on prayer, …

Pregnancy and Parenthood support group to open in Dundee

Pro Life

High abortion figures inspire new Dundee pregnancy and parenthood support group A new support group has been launched in Dunkeld Diocese, reflecting the Church’s teaching that ‘every human life has intrinsic value’ and deserves ‘equal love and protection.’ Backed by Bishop Stephen, the new group, Dundee Pregnancy and Parenthood Support (DPAPS) group, will be based in the Pastoral Centre at …

40 Days for Life

Pro Life

Unfortunately due to lack of support the 40 Days for Life hours had to be reduced to just 2 hours a day (12-2, 7 days a week). A stalwart core of 4 people have attended every day since Ash Wednesday but very few people have signed up for a regular hour. Today was the beginning of the first full week …

Dundee delegates attend SPUC’s 50th anniversary conference

Pro Life, SPUC

After 50 years of legal abortion, Professor tells conference that society holds conflicting attitudes on the value of life Professor John Wyatt, Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics this weekend (15-17 September) wowed delegates at the SPUC National Conference with his insights on human life, gained from his long career of caring for premature and desperately sick babies. Professor Wyatt gave …