On Thursday 5th February 2026, the school community St. Dominic’s RC Primary in Crieff celebrated their 135th anniversary, with the school being established when the first parents entrusted their children’s education to the Dominican nuns who had travelled to Crieff to establish a convent and a school. There were also two other birthdays celebrated today: it is 60 years since …
Pupils’ Artwork Showcases Parish’s Renewed Mission
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 …
Bishop’s statement on Council’s decision to relocate St Mungo’s Primary School
The Diocese of Dunkeld has issued a formal statement following confirmation that the Scottish Government will not intervene in Clackmannanshire Council’s decision to relocate St Mungo’s RC Primary School, Alloa, to the Alloa Academy building. The statement reads in full:
Annual Vocations Mass with St John’s High School
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
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
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
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
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’
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. …





