DIOCESE of DUNKELD

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

Alpha begins at Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Our Lady of Lourdes, 42 Struan Road, Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH1 2JP, United Kingdom
The Alpha course is coming to Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth, on Wednesday 3rd June (6.30-8.00pm).
The course will run weekly 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-88459

Education Mass 2026
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | St John’s RC Church, Perth, 18 Melville Street, Perth, PH1 5PY

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

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
2026-06-07

Anniversary Lecture
2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | St Stephen’s RC Church, John Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6DE, United Kingdom
This lecture celebrates and commemorates the priests and communities who have sustained the Catholic faith in Blairgowrie for 175 years and in Alyth for 125 years. Yet, the story of Catholic culture in northern Perthshire leads us on a journey spanning 1500 years.
Beginning with the Irish missionaries St Columba (521-97 AD) and St Luan (520-92 AD), whose Celtic-Christian legacies were extended and refreshed by the extraordinary vibrant monastic networks flourishing from the twelfth century onwards, we examine some manuscript treasures from Coupar Angus but now in the Vatican Library. Moreover, we will shed new light on Alyth’s history, identifying it for the first time as the earliest known place of Christian worship in Perthshire.
Turning to post-Reformation times, we find determined clergy and steadfast families who kept faith’s flame alive during the Penal Times (1560-1829), often in secret and at profound personal cost in some of the most distinguished landed estates including Murthly and Stobhall.
Concluding with the twenty-first century contexts and characters keeping the Catholic tradition alive, this talk delights in sharing new findings reflecting Perthshire’s inspirational cultural and intellectual history. The talk affirms a colourful, vibrant tradition that has shaped Perthshire for generations, and is set to continue to do so.

All Saints of Scotland
2026-06-16

Celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Mgr O'Sullivan's Ordination to the Priesthood
2026-06-19 18:00 - 19:00
Livestream link: https://www.dunkelddiocese.co.uk/auchterarder/

Lourdes Pre-Pilgrimage Mass
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Ss Leonard & Fergus, St Leonard’s Place, Dundee, DDD3 9HD
The Dunkeld Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Committee invite you to join us for our pre-pilgrimage mass which will be held in St Leonard & Fergus Church, Dundee at 7pm on Wednesday 24th of June 2026.
There will be refreshments in the Church Hall after mass and we would be delighted to see you there.

Anniversary Benediction & Civic Reception
2026-06-25 18:00 | St. Luan’s Church, Alyth, Alexandra Street, Alyth, PH11 8AS, United Kingdom
Celebrating 300 years of Catholicism in Blairgowrie and Alyth.
Anniversary Benediction & Civic Reception in Alyth

Anniversary Mass & Civic Reception
2026-06-26 05:30 - 17:30 | St. Stephen’s, Blairgowrie, 8 Bank Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6DE, United Kingdom
Celebrating 300 years of Catholicism in Blairgowrie and Alyth.
Anniversary Mass & Civic Reception in Blairgowrie.

Saints Peter and Paul
2026-06-28

Pax Christi - Stella Maris Webinar
2026-07-07 19:00

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.

Visit of the relics of St. Gerard Majella
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Patrick’s, Edinburgh, 5, 40 S Gray's Cl, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TQ, United Kingdom
The Redemptorists around the world are celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of St Gerard Majella, an Italian lay-brother popularly invoked as The Mother’s Saint. As part of this his relics will be visiting the heart of Edinburgh: St Patrick’s church, which was once home to a Redemptorist community. It will take place on Saturday 18th July, with the entrance of the relics at 10am, time for personal prayer, and a Mass at 12:30pm.
Edinburgh poster pdf

Alpha Day for St James and Our Lady's
2026-07-18 10:00 - 15:30 | St. James’, Kinross, 5 High Street, Kinross, KY13 8AW, United Kingdom
The Alpha Day for St. James, Kinross and Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth, will be taking place from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 18th July.
This event is open to all who have been attending the Alpha courses at:

St James, Kinross (https://alpha-course.app.link/go?course=gb-84693)
Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth (https://alpha-course.app.link/go?course=gb-88459)

The venue will be St. James, Kinross. Please bring along a packed lunch and/or food to share. Teas and coffees will be provided.

The Transfiguration of the Lord
2026-08-06

Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14 | St. John’s Hotel, Solihull
Return. Receive. Rejoice.
“Everything I have is yours” (Luke 15:31)
The Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference is delighted to unveil an inspiring line-up of speakers and spiritual leaders for its 2026 gathering, taking place 10–14 August 2026 in Solihull.
Centred on the theme Return. Receive. Rejoice., this year’s conference invites you into a powerful encounter with God’s love—offering a transformative experience of worship, teaching, healing, and renewal in the Holy Spirit.
Keynote Speakers
Deacon Larry and Andi Oney
Internationally renowned, Deacon Larry Oney is a dynamic Catholic evangelist whose Spirit-filled preaching ignites faith, restores hope, and calls people into their God-given purpose. As founder of Hope and Purpose Ministries, he has travelled worldwide, helping countless individuals encounter the healing love of God and step confidently into mission. His engaging, Scripture-rooted teaching brings clarity, encouragement, and a renewed sense of identity in Christ.
Alongside him, Andi Oney is a gifted speaker and teacher known for her warmth, joy, and deep sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Her ministry empowers people—especially women—to live with courage, freedom, and spiritual confidence. With a strong Marian devotion and a deeply personal approach, Andi invites participants into deeper prayer, inner healing, and a lived awareness of God’s presence in everyday life.
Terry Quinn
An international Bible teacher and author, Terry Quinn brings a bold and prophetic voice to Catholic evangelisation and discipleship. After three decades in Pentecostal-Evangelical ministry, his return to the Catholic Church has fuelled a passionate mission to renew faith in parishes across Ireland and beyond. As a member of the CHARIS leadership team—a Vatican-recognised service promoting Baptism in the Holy Spirit—Terry offers powerful, practical teaching for today’s Church.
Ros Powell
Ros Powell is a passionate pro-life advocate and Spiritual Director to Precious Life, the largest pro-life organisation in Northern Ireland. A seasoned speaker across Catholic and interdenominational settings, she brings a compelling message of faith, dignity, and the sanctity of life. Through her ministry and Life in the Spirit seminars, Ros inspires deeper conversion, healing, and commitment to living out the Gospel.
Spiritual Leadership

Bishop Timothy Menezes, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham and Patron of the Conference, will celebrate the Opening Mass.
Fr Eamonn Corduff, Conference Spiritual Director, will lead a Healing Service and celebrate the Closing Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Why Attend?
This five-day gathering is more than a conference—it is an opportunity to:

Experience vibrant, Spirit-led worship
Receive life-giving teaching rooted in Scripture
Encounter God’s healing and renewal
Deepen your faith and relationship with the Holy Spirit
Be inspired and equipped for mission

Join Catholics from across the UK and beyond for a truly Spirit-filled event that will renew hearts, strengthen faith, and ignite purpose.
Event Details
📍 Location: St John’s Hotel, Solihull
📅 Dates: 10–14 August 2026
🌐 More Information & Registration: https://www.bccrc.org.uk
Media Contact
Frances McLean, Conference Leader
📧 info@bccrc.org.uk
🌐 https://www.bccrc.org.uk

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

A Night on the Tiles – live music with Demi McMahon & Friends
2026-08-17 06:30 - 09:30 | St Mary’s Lochee, Upper Hall, 41 High Street, Lochee, DD2 3AP, United Kingdom
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McGonagall’s Ghost – play by John Quinn & Company
2026-08-21 19:00

WDR Country Music Evening
2026-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | St Mungo’s RC Church, 25 Mar Street, Alloa, FK10 iHR, United Kingdom
It’s time for the annual country music picnic evening with the WDR Band. Come and join us on Friday 21st August in St Mungo’s Church Hall, Alloa. Saloon doors open at 7pm so bring your drinks and snacks and enjoy an evening of good old toe tapping country music. Tickets are £5, available at the back of the church after Mass, there will be a raffle with all proceeds going to church funds. Any donations for the raffle will be most welcome and can be left at the back of the church. Lookin’ forward to seeing y’all!
The WDR (Walk Don’t Run) Band is a popular volunteer charity country music group based in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, frequently performing local community shows in venues like the Alloa Town Hall. They play classic country tunes and raise tens of thousands of pounds for regional good causes.

Malachy’s Album & Book Launch
2026-08-23 16:00

Mary's Meals - Lettie
2026-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Dunkeld Pastoral Centre, Forebank Road, Dundee, Scotland, DD5 1ED, United Kingdom
Mary’s Meals is now feeding over 3 million, hungry children living in some of the world’s poorest countries – all made possible by a series of lots of little acts of love. The work is named after Mary, the mother of Jesus, who brought up her own child in poverty.

On MONDAY 24 AUGUST at 7 p.m. In St Mary’s Forebank Hall there will be a showing of the short film “Lettie” which tells the story of a young girl who, with her siblings, was struggling with hunger following the loss of their parents. Being able to attend school, receive a meal every day and make the most of her education she has blossomed into a thriving, capable, confident young woman. The film lasts for 36 minutes following which there will be the chance to ask questions and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

PLEASE COME ALONG to share in this heart-warming story. All welcome.

Clackmannanshire Doors Open Weekend – St Mungo’s parish history
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-28
As part of this year’s Clackmannanshire Doors Open Weekend events on 27th/28th September we’d like to welcome people into St Mungo’s and share with them some of our Parish history. Do you have fond memories, anecdotes, recollections of days past, any photographs you’d like to share? We’ll take good care of anything submitted & return them to you after the event.
If you have any-thing in a digital format you can send them to StMungosSocialEvents@outlook.com If you have any suggestions for the above please get in touch & let us know.

National Pilgrimage to Whithorn
2026-08-30 - 2027-04-28 | Whithorn, United Kingdom
NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO WHITHORN: The annual National Pilgrimage to Whithorn will take place on Sunday 30th August. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frank Dougan on the beach near St Ninian’s Cave at 4 pm, and at the church in Whithorn at 4.45 pm for those unable to reach the shore. A well-established footpath about one mile long takes you through the glen to the shore, and to be in place for Mass at 4 pm it is recommended to begin the walk by 3 pm. For more information visit:
https://rcdg.org.uk/whithorn-pilgrimage-sunday-30th-august-2026/.

Vocations Evening for Men over 18
2026-08-30 19:00 | St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Church Hall, St. Andrew's RC Cathedral, Dundee, DD1 4EA, United Kingdom

Taizé Holy Hour
2026-09-03 18:30 | St. Mary’s, Lochee, 41 High Street, Lochee, Dundee, DD2 3AP, United Kingdom
Taizé Holy Hour in St Mary’s, Lochee: (1st Thursday of the month at 6.30pm).

Season of Creation Conference 2026
2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00
