DIOCESE of DUNKELD

John Stainer's Crucifixion - Cecilian Choir
2026-03-30 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | St Andrew’s Cathedral, 150 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4EA
Join the Cecilian Choir at St Andrew’s RC Cathedral, Nethergate, Dundee on Monday 30th March, 7.00-8.30pm as they perform The Crucifixion, bringing this masterpiece to the Diocese of Dunkeld as it prepares for Easter.

Sir John Stainer’s The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer is one of the most enduring and widely performed choral works in the English-speaking world.

Composed in 1887, it was designed as a liturgical tool for Passiontide, leading up to Easter. Its significance in Easter preparation lies in its function as a communal “meditation” rather than just a concert piece.

Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02

Good Friday
2026-04-03

Holy Saturday
2026-04-04

Easter Sunday
2026-04-05

Divine Mercy Sunday
2026-04-12

Alpha Course Begins at St. James', Kinross
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James’, Kinross, 5 High Street, Kinross, KY13 8AW, United Kingdom
The Alpha course is starting at St. James’ in Kinross this Thursday (23rd April 2026), running from 6.30-8.00pm.
The course will run fortnightly and all are welcome! Join us for delicious food, friendship and fellowship, and the opportunity to freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.
Please download the Alpha app to register your interest in the course, as well as being able to rewatch the videos from the sessions, by using the following link:
https://alpha-course.app.link/go?course= gb-84693

Diocesan Synodal Event
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Dunkeld Pastoral Centre, Forebank Road, Dundee, Scotland, DD5 1ED, United Kingdom
A Diocesan Synodal Event ”Missionary disciples in a synodal Church: the future of faith in these islands” How does the Church thrive in an age where it is no longer supported by culture? Pope Francis and now Pope Leo have called us to embrace an “apostolic” way of being Christian, capable of evangelising our age of belief.
The Diocesan Pastoral Centre, St Mary’s Church Hall Forebank Road, Dundee, DD1 2PB – Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 2.00pm Keynote Speaker (live online): Dr Austen Ivereigh
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St. Mary's 160th Anniversary Mass
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Mary’s, Lochee, 41 High Street, Lochee, Dundee, DD2 3AP, United Kingdom
St Mary’s 160th Anniversary Mass -(incorporating Thanksgiving for completion of Phase 1 of Restoration) celebrated
by Bishop Andrew McKenzie. Wednesday 13th May at 7pm.
St Mary’s Primary School have generously agreed to join with the parish choir to lead the singing at the 160th
Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass. Another divine musical experience to come!

The Ascension of the Lord
2026-05-14

Pentecost
2026-05-24

Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28 | Pluscarden Abbey, Pluscarden Abbey, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8UA, United Kingdom
Prior Simon and the Community of Pluscarden Abbey have pleasure in announcing this year’s Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures which will take place from the afternoon of 26 May until the morning of 28 May. Each year, since 1994, they invite a distinguished theologian to deliver a series of four lectures, to which all are welcome. There is no charge for attending. The Lectures take place in St Scholastica’s Guesthouse; tea and coffee are provided, plus lunch on the Wednesday. There is limited accommodation in the Abbey guesthouses, so early booking is advised.
Pluscarden Pentecost 2026 Lectures Poster

Festival of Synodality
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, United Kingdom
We invite YOU to the National Festival of Synodality at Glasgow Caledonian University, a day inspired by Pope Francis’ call to be “witnesses to synodality.” The Festival will focus on Conversation in the Spirit, a simple and powerful way of communal discernment rooted in listening, conversion and mission.
The day will celebrate the fruits already flourishing in the Church in Scotland and include input from Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Fr David McCallum SJ and Sandra Chaoul. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience Conversation in the Spirit firsthand. Lunch is included.
All are welcome, especially those involved in parish and diocesan life, pastoral councils, schools and faith organisations.
Tickets: £65. Parishes and dioceses are encouraged to support those wishing to attend.
Tickets available: bit.ly/synodality26

All Saints of Scotland
2026-06-16

Saints Peter and Paul
2026-06-28

Dunkeld Lourdes Pilgrimage
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-22 | Lourdes, France
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Bishop Andrew
15th – 22nd July 2026
Direct flights and transfers, full board and a Diocesan programme are included from £969.
There is also plenty of free time to allow you to enjoy the pilgrimage. Further details and booking can be
found here:

Dunkeld Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

If you require a little extra support there are also places in the Accuiel with an army of volunteers. Please email
dunkeld@pobox.com or phone 07801 227 443 for more information.

The Transfiguration of the Lord
2026-08-06

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2026-08-16

All Saints
2026-11-01

All Souls
2026-11-11

Saint Margaret of Scotland
2026-11-16

Christ the King
2026-11-22

First Sunday of Advent
2026-11-29

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2026-12-08

Christmas Day
2026-12-25
