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 …
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated life
Celebrating the World Day of Prayer for Religious or Consecrated Life, Bishop Andrew McKenzie was joined by priests and religious from across the diocese at Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral at 1pm, on Monday 3rd February, 2025 In his homily, Bishop Andrew said, “It would be understandable if the request to gather here to celebrate this liturgy surprise to you …
Pastoral visit to St Thomas’, Arbroath
Bishop Andrew McKenzie joined Fr Andrew Marshall and parishioners at St Thomas’, Arbroath, on Sunday 2nd February, for a Pastoral visit. St Thomas’ RC Church in Arbroath warmly welcomed the newly appointed Bishop during his pastoral visit on the Feast of Candlemas. Greeted by parish priest Fr Andrew Marshall and Deacon Arthur Grant, the Bishop was met with great joy …
St Bernadette’s church re-opens after the storm
Following storm damage by Storm Éowyn, St Bernadtette’s Church in Tullibody has now re-open for Masses as usual. A parish spokesperson said, “Following the storm, the roof on the church sacristy and the parish office had been severely damaged, resulting in considerable water ingress. “Thankfully, there’s been a good turn out of parishioner volunteers to help try and secure the …
Military Matters at St Mary’s Lochee
In aid of parish restoration funds, a talk will take place at 7pm on Friday 7th February 2025 in St Mary’s Church Hall, Gray’s Lane, Lochee. The speakers are Alex Garty MVO and Pipe Major Derek Potter RVM – both Dundee born and bred with Lochee connections and after leaving Dundee, both had very interesting careers, ending with their personal service …
Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
Holy Year Scotland 2025 is organising a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, from 5th to 12th September 2025, with 4 nights in Rome and 3 in Assisi. The cost of the trip will be approximately £1,600 per person, with a single-room supplement of £168. If you would like further information, or to register your interest, please contact Jim …
CatSoc’s Christmas Party
At the end of a busy term Dundee’s Catholic students gathered for CATSOC’s Christmas Party – in the hall at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Nethergate, Dundee
Jubilee Holy Year 2025 – a message from the Bishops of Scotland
“Hope does not Disappoint-Dinna gie in!” “This Christmas Eve in Rome our Holy Father Pope Francis inaugurates the Jubilee Holy Year 2025 and has asked our Bishops to mark its opening in our dioceses on the Feast of the Holy Family, Sunday 29th December. He has declared this Year be a Holy Year of Hope, a virtue most welcome in …