New Bishop appointed for Dunkeld

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At 12 noon today (2 February 2024) in Rome (11am GMT) it was announced, that Pope Francis had nominated Fr. Martin Chambers as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld. He will succeed Bishop Stephen Robson who was Bishop of Dunkeld from 2013 to 2022 when he retired on health grounds, since when it has been administered by Fr. …

Lenten Day shares Synod update

Press releases, Synod

The Pastoral Centre at St Mary’s Forebank , Dundee, was the setting for a Lenten Retreat Day led by Canon Kevin Golden. The theme was taken from St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, “The temple of God is holy… and you are that temple.” Photos courtesy of Eddie Mahoney During the opening session, an update on the Synod on Synodality …

Dunkeld Lourdes Pilgrimage 2024

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Bookings are now being accepted for Dunkeld Diocese’s 2024 Lourdes Pilgrimage (12-19th July) for more information please contact dunkeld@pobox.com or phone 07801 227 443.  Many people may not be aware that as part of our pilgrimage we have nurses, volunteer helpers and separate accommodation for anyone who needs assistance to make the trip. If you, or if you know of anyone, who …

Scots’ Walking Pilgrimage to Prepare for Holy Year 2025

Holy Year

In preparation for the Holy Year, a walking pilgrimage from Motherwell Cathedral to St Andrews is being organised. This is a distance of about 110 miles (175 km) and will be walked over 10 Tuesdays starting on the 2nd of April 2024.  For more information visit the Holy Year Scotland 2025 Facebook Page on or email info@holyyear2025.org.uk or contact Jim McKelvie on 07957 847290. “In preparation for the …

Ash Wednesday

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Check your parish newsletter for Mass times today – at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, Mass will be celebrated at 1pm and 7.30pm. If you are unable to attend – join us online at 1pm (or view again later).

Annual Lourdes Mass in Lochee

Lourdes, Parish News

The Diocesan celebration to mark “World Day of Prayer for the Sick” took place on the evening of Monday 11th February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, in St Mary’s Lochee, Dundee. The celebrants were Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, Fr Jim Walls (parish priest of St Mary’s Lochee) and Fr Dijo Thomas CST (parish priest of St Fergus’, Forfar).

SCIAF talk about Gender Violence

Mission work, Parish News, SCIAF

Michael Hamilton (right), SCIAF’s Community Engagement Officer, spoke about Gender Violence in Rwanada in a talk launching this year’s Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s Wee Box appeal at St Joseph’s Church, Dundee. Photo courtesy of Eddie Mahoney

Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse

Safeguarding

A Prayer for Survivors Bestow healing, Lord God,upon your beloved children,wounded by the pain and fearinflicted on them by others.Cast light on the darkness of their heartsand draw near to themto restore what is lost.Shelter them safely in your loveand make them confident in the knowledgethat they have been powerfully redeemed.Through Christ our Lord.  Amen. The Bishops of Scotland have …

ST JOSEPH THE PROTECTOR OF THE CHURCH, DUNDEE

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Parish Address42 Wilkies LaneDundee.DD1 5HR Tel 01382 229099 Emailstjosephdundee@dunkelddiocese.org.uk Websitehttps://www.stjosephsdundee.org.uk/ Priest Rev. Gregory Murphy OP Permanent DeaconRev Ron Wylie (2015) Sunday Mass10am Weekday Masses – Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday10am Holy Day of Obligation Mass10am; 6pm Sacrament of Reconciliationby appointment with Fr Gregory Murphy OP

Dundee SPUC’s – Afternoon for Life

Pro Life

Dundee Branch of SPUC together with Dunkeld Diocese invites you to an Afternoon for Life. Speakers – Marriage, Family and Life Office President, Bishop John Keenan; Scottish Family Party Leader, Richard Lucas; and Our Duty of Care, Dr Gillian Wright On Saturday 16th March , 1pm to 4.30pm at Our Lady of Victories, Forebank Road (bottom hall). Tea and coffee from 12.30pm …