On Saturday 21st February, 2026, parishioners gathered for a powerful day of reflection hosted by Bishop Andrew and our local Dundee SPUC branch. The event served as a poignant reminder that building a “culture of life” begins with informed minds and prayerful hearts.
Emmet Dooley, SPUC Education Manager, highlighted the vital role of the pro-life family. His mission is one of immense scale; in the last year alone, he reached 8,000 pupils across 137 presentations, with an 84% approval rating from students grateful to hear the pro-life message. Emmet’s wife, a Catholic school teacher, added a sobering perspective on the “culture wars” shifting from the US into our own classrooms, noting that our youth are increasingly hungry for the truth.
The focus then shifted to the legal landscape with Niel Deepnarain from Christian Concern. Niel spoke passionately about the importance of keeping Christianity in the public square, sharing encouraging legal victories while issuing a clarion call regarding the “culture of death” manifesting in efforts to decriminalise abortion and the assisted dying legislation moving through Westminster and Holyrood.
Both speakers highlighted the need to move from reflection to action. The Bishops Conference of Scotland have invited Catholics to contact their MSPs, MPs, and Peers to voice their opposition to the Assisted Dying Bill which will have a final vote in the Scottish Parliament this month. Personal letters are most effective, but the writing tools on the SPUC and Care Not Killing websites can also be used to contact politicians.
“We are called to be a voice for the voiceless. By standing together in prayer and advocacy, we can ensure the dignity of every human life—from conception to natural death—is cherished and protected.”
Photos courtesy of Eddie Mahoney