Following from the decision by the Scottish Government not to close St Pius X Primary School, Bishop Andrew McKenzie said: “The Diocese of Dunkeld welcomes the decision of the Scottish Government not to close St. Pius X Primary School, Douglas, Dundee. The diocese wishes to thank members of the school community, teachers, parents and pupils, for their support for the …
News from the Bishops Conference Justice & Peace Commission
Ahead of this weekend’s National Commission meeting, please find attached the Justice & Peace Scotland Annual Report 2025 for your information. We hope you enjoy looking back over the highlights and successes of the year. Please feel free to forward on and share with your contacts, networks and groups
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 …
MSPs Reject Key Amendments to Assisted Suicide Bill
MSPs Reject Key Amendments to Assisted Suicide Bill The Catholic Parliamentary Office has published a summary of the latest committee session for the Assisted Dying Bill. The Committee has rejected a raft of amendments that would have tightened eligibility and put important safeguards in place for vulnerable individuals. The committee controversially rejected an amendment that would restrict eligibility to those with six months …
Lourdes Christmas Raffle
For our latest fund raising effort Dunkeld Lourdes Service are raffling this excellent Christmas Hamper. Entries are £2 each and should be sent to Dunkeld Lourdes Service account number 14057861 sort code 802260. Please send your details to dunkeld@pobox.com or phone 0801 227443.
Bishops’ Conference of Scotland announces new General Secretary
The Bishops of Scotland welcome Luisa Campbell to the office of General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland from February 2026, when Fr. Gerry Maguiness completes his second term of office. In parallel with her working career, Luisa has been actively involved in the life of the Church in Scotland at both parish and diocesan level in the areas …
Launch of the Office of Communications and Evangelisation
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has established a new Office of Communications and Evangelisation to support our common efforts in proclaiming the Gospel and witnessing to the life of the Church in our nation. The Office will work to: As part of this mission, Being Catholic TV will now serve as the official digital platform of the Bishops’ Conference of …
Carols and Candlelight for Charity at the Cathedral
Candlelight, charity, and a choir of forty voices filled St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Friday 7 November 2025, in a concert that was as heartfelt as it was accomplished. Presented in aid of the Restoration Fund at St Mary’s, Lochee, and the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), this was sacred music offered not solely as performance, but also as …
Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has a new Coat of Arm
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland (BCoS) has a new Coat of Arms, created by one of the oldest heraldic courts in the world. The Lord Lyon, Rev Dr Joseph John Morrow, recently presented the design to Archbishop Cushley at St Bennet’s in Edinburgh who in turn shared it at a recent meeting of the Bishops’ Conference. The design is registered …