Around the Parishes
Tuesday 16th June 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. Save the date! The Alpha Day for St. James, Kinross and Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth, will be taking place at St. John’s RC High School in Perth, from 10.00am …
Weekly Media Briefing
Tuesday 16th June. Please find below this week’s media update, kindly provided by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Office of Communications and Evangelisation. The briefing includes coverage from Scotland and the wider UK, together with Vatican and international developments. Please click on the link in each item to be taken to the full article. SCOTLAND SCIAF Shield charity football tournament …
Latest meeting of Scotland’s Bishops
The latest Bishops’ Conference meeting took place in Glasgow on 11th June, with a full agenda considering a wide range of matters relating to the life and mission of the Church in Scotland. The bishops received feedback from the recent consultation on diocesan boundaries. Using the Conversation in the Spirit method, the bishops prayerfully reflected on the contents of the …
From Alyth to the Vatican: medieval treasures are revealed
St Stephen’s RC Church, Blairgowrie enjoyed a fascinating journey through 1,500 years of Perthshire’s Catholic history on Friday evening as Medievalist Dr Kylie Murray delivered a special lecture marking two significant local anniversaries: the 175th St Stephen’s Church and the 125th of St Luan’s Church, Alyth. Entitled Rejoicing Through the Ages: The Story of Catholicism in Alyth, Blairgowrie and Perthshire, the …
Weekly Media Briefing
Monday 8th June. Please find below this week’s media update, kindly provided by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Office of Communications and Evangelisation. The briefing includes coverage from Scotland and the wider UK, together with Vatican and international developments. Please click on the link in each item to be taken to the full article. SCOTLAND Sir James MacMillan appointed to …
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for June
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports The values expressed in sports can unite people, break down barriers, and create spaces bringing together cultures and generations. At a time when competition can become empty rivalry, and exclusion leaves many out, it is important that we rediscover the true meaning of sports as a school of fraternity, respect, and …
Around the Parishes
Monday 8th June 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth Alpha: our second session of the Alpha course continues on Wednesday 10th June, 6.30-8.00pm in the church hall. This runs weekly and everyone is welcome! …
Weekly Media Briefing
Monday 1st June. Please find below this week’s media update, kindly provided by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Office of Communications and Evangelisation. The briefing includes coverage from Scotland and the wider UK, together with Vatican and international developments. Please click on the link in each item to be taken to the full article. SCOTLAND Scotland’s abortion figures reach record …