Pupils’ Artwork Showcases Parish’s Renewed Mission

Press releases, Schools

Pupils from St Paul’s RC Academy, Dundee, have played a central role in helping St Columba’s Parish display its newly adopted Vision and Mission Statement, following the parish’s engagement with the Divine Renovation programme. Pictured with one of the completed banners are (L–R): Martyna Wojnicz, Maja Grzejdak, Anna Ward, and Cerys Mills. After completing the Divine Renovation initiative, parish leaders hoped …

Annual Vocations Mass with St John’s High School

Schools, Vocations

The pupils and staff of St John’s RC High School were delighted to join with Bishop Andrew, Fr Jim Walls, Vocations Director, clergy, schools and parishes from across the diocese at the Annual Mass for Vocations at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Monday 22nd September 2025. This year, St John’s provided the music, including the Mass parts for St Carlo …

St John’s H.S. Dundee – Pilgrims of Hope

Schools

Pupils of St John’s RC High School took part in their 3rd annual pilgrimage from the school to the ancient ruins of Balmerino Abbey in Fife.  This year, pupils from S6 were joined by Caritas Award candidates from St Paul’s Academy, as well as Bishop Andrew, Fr Jim and Fr Michael.  The pupils from St John’s also used this opportunity to …

Pilgrims of Hope: St Francis’ Primary lead the Annual Schools Mass

Schools

St Francis Primary School extended a heartfelt welcome to all who gathered in a packed St Andrew’s Cathedral. Dundee, on Thursday 5th June, 2025, as pupils, families, and educators gathered for Dunkeld Diocese’s Annual Schools Mass. Peyton Martin, a Primary 4 pupil, took to the lectern with confidence as she welcomed attendees to the special celebration, hosted this year by …

St Pius X Mini Vinnies raise £500 for SCIAF

Schools, SCIAF

St Pius X Primary, Dundee, invited a representative of SCIAF to visit their school to received a cheque for £500. The money was raised during a whole school Coffee Morning in Lent, organised by the junior section of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, the ‘Mini Vinnies’, at the school. A spokesperson said, “Many of our families joined in …

Confirmation Day at Arbroath

Schools

Fr Andrew Marshall and Deacon Arthur Grant with the staff and children from St Thomas’s RC Primary, Arbroath, celebrating their Sacrament of Confirmation. PHOTO COURTESY OF EDDIE MAHONEY

Advent activities at St Thomas’

Schools

Primary 4/5 children at St Thomas’ Primary, Arbroath, celebrated the start of Advent with a School Mass. The pupils of P4/5 helped prepare and lead the Mass which was celebrated by Fr Andrew Marshall. Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Reid said, “The children read beautifully and our Advent wreath, which was made by one of our parents, was blessed by Fr Andrew. …