Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse

Safeguarding

The Annual Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse is observed in Scotland on the first Friday of Lent. This year it takes place on Friday 7 March. The day offers Catholic communities and parishes the chance to pray for the healing of all those who have suffered abuse in the Church and elsewhere. Resources have been made …

Requiem Mass for Dr. Bernard Colvin K.S.G.

Mass, Press release

Family and friends of Dr Bernard Colvin K.S.G. attended a Requiem Mass for the Repose of his Soul at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Monday 3rd March, 2025. The Mass was celebrated by Canon Kevin Golden together with Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, Mgr Ken McCaffrey, Mgr Neil Gallagher, Canon Steven Mulholland, Fr Gregory Murphy, Rev. Michael Ngobili, Fr Ninian Doohan and Bishop …

Dundee Branch with Dunkeld Diocese Invites You to an Afternoon for Life

Pro Life

The Dundee Branch, in association with Dunkeld Diocese, is hosting an Afternoon for Life, bringing together expert speakers and members of the community to discuss crucial pro-life issues. We warmly invite everyone to join us for this informative and inspiring event. Date & Time:Saturday, 8th March 2025Tea and Coffee from 12:30 PMSpeakers from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Venue:Our Lady of …

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

Press releases

On Tuesday, 11th February 2025, parishioners from across the city of Dundee came together in a spirit of faith and unity to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The special occasion was marked by a solemn Mass, drawing worshippers from numerous parishes who gathered to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary. Among the celebrants was Fr Neil Gallagher, a …

Silver Jubilee Mass at St Anne’s, Carnoustie

Parish News

St Anne’s RC Church, Carnoustie, marked its 25th anniversary with a special Mass of thanksgiving, celebrated by Bishop Andrew McKenzie. Parish priest Mgr Aldo Angelosanto was joined by priest from across the diocese, as the congregation came together to reflect on a twenty-five years of faith, service, and community. The celebration was a moment of joy and gratitude, recognizing the …

Dundee parishes set their sights on Medjugorie

Pilgrimage

The parishes of St Ninian’s and St Clement’s in Dundee are planning a Pilgrimage to  Medjugorie in Bosnia and Herzegovina  from  Sunday 24th to Thursday 28th  August 2025.  4 nights/ 5 days ex Edinburgh to Croatia.   Cost based on two sharing. £690pp.  Single supplement £225. If you would like more details please contact – Fr Johney   07831 580 361 or …

Safeguarding Newsletter, February ’25

Safeguarding

Following on from the initial information we provided in the October 2024 issue of Safeguarding Matters, we provide below a more comprehensive update on the findings from the 2023 Safeguarding Self-Evaluation exercise participated in by the dioceses, parishes, religious congregations and Catholic organisations in Scotland. Responses were received from all 8 dioceses, 377 parishes, 65 religious congregations and 40 Catholic …