The Diocese of Dunkeld is pleased to announce two new key appointments to support its communications and engagement across print and digital platforms. A diocesan spokesperson said:“We are committed to building stronger connections within our diocesan community and beyond. These appointments mark an exciting step forward in how we share our stories, celebrate our faith, and reach people where they …
Pilgrimage in honour of diocesan patron
When Pope Francis declared the year 2025 would be a Holy Year of Jubilee for the Church, it was hoped that the flame of our faith would be reignited in the hearts of Christians everywhere and that ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ would seize this opportunity to fan that flame. The desire to celebrate the Jubilee in some special way grew among …
Celebrating First Holy Communion at St Stephen’s, Blairgowrie
On Sunday 22nd June 2025, the parish of St Stephen’s, Blairgowrie, joyfully celebrated the First Holy Communion of the children from St Stephen’s RC Primary School. Pictured here with parish priest Fr Gregory Umunna are the young communicants and a parishioner who joined in the celebration of this important milestone in the young people’s faith journey. We extend our warmest …
Fr Malcolm Hutchison
Friday 20th June, 2025: Father Malcolm Hutchison Assistant Priest of SS Peter and Paul’s, Dundee, remains in hospital following a serious collision on Friday, 13th June. His condition is serious but stable. His family are in contact with the Diocese and providing regular updates. Father Malcolm has been visited in hospital by Bishop Andrew, Monsignor Ken McCaffrey and Father Jim Walls. He …
Peter’s Pence
Collection of St. Peter’s Pence: a gesture to support the Pope in His mission On June 29 – which this year falls on the last Sunday of June – the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, and on this occasion, the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a concrete way to support the Holy Father in his mission of …
Pilgrims of Hope: St Francis’ Primary lead the Annual Schools Mass
St Francis Primary School extended a heartfelt welcome to all who gathered in a packed St Andrew’s Cathedral. Dundee, on Thursday 5th June, 2025, as pupils, families, and educators gathered for Dunkeld Diocese’s Annual Schools Mass. Peyton Martin, a Primary 4 pupil, took to the lectern with confidence as she welcomed attendees to the special celebration, hosted this year by …
St Margaret’s Pilgrimage
Schedule 12:00pmAngelus at St Margaret’s Cave, Chalmers Street Car Park, KY12 8DQ. 1:00pmOutside Prayer Service at St Margaret’s Tomb at Dunfermline Abbey, St Margaret Street, KY12 7PE. 2:00pmProcession with relic from Louise Carnegie Gates in Bridge Street KY12 8DA (opposite Seven Kings Pub) to St Margaret’s Memorial Church. Gather at 1:45pm. 3:00pmMass at St Margaret’s Memorial Church in East Port, KY12 7JB, celebrated by Archbishop …
Safeguarding Matters – May 2025
In this issue, our focus is on Safeguarding Training, both as it is being experienced by practitioners and as it is being developed at a national level. We report on the views expressed by many of those who have participated in the Safegarding Induction Trainng 2024 course which has been introduced in the past year.