On Saturday 21st February, 2026, parishioners gathered for a powerful day of reflection hosted by Bishop Andrew and our local Dundee SPUC branch. The event served as a poignant reminder that building a “culture of life” begins with informed minds and prayerful hearts. Emmet Dooley, SPUC Education Manager, highlighted the vital role of the pro-life family. His mission is one of immense scale; …
Diocesan Synodal Event
A Diocesan Synodal Event ”Missionary disciples in a synodal Church: the future of faith in these islands” How does the Church thrive in an age where it is no longer supported by culture? Pope Francis and now Pope Leo have called us to embrace an “apostolic” way of being Christian, capable of evangelising our age of belief. Austen Ivereigh, writer, …
Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Statement
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Statement on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill The Bishops thank the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) and the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office (SCPO) for the considerable work undertaken to present the Church’s strongly held views on this issue. We recognise a number of important protections which have …
Weekly Media Briefing
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. SCOTTISH PRESS Meet Scotland’s Two Youngest PriestsSource: https://www.ncregister.com/features/meet-scotland-s-two-youngest-priests At a …
Festival of Synodality 2026
We invite YOU to the National Festival of Synodality at Glasgow Caledonian University, a day inspired by Pope Francis’ call to be “witnesses to synodality.” The Festival will focus on Conversation in the Spirit, a simple and powerful way of communal discernment rooted in listening, conversion and mission. The day will celebrate the fruits already flourishing in the Church in …
Clergy changes – February 2026
Bishop Andrew McKenzie announced the following clergy changes on 13th February, 2026. Mgr Kenneth McCaffrey will retire as parish priest of Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee. (from 13th February 2026). Fr Andrew Marshall will leave his position as Administrator of St John Vianney, Alva to take up an appointment in the United States (from 16th February 2026). Appointments: Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee: Fr Malcolm …
Scottish Catholic Education Service Statement
SCES Statement on Proposed Amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES), on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has issued a briefing for Members of the Scottish Parliament on proposed amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) …
Explore the call to the priesthood
Have you ever felt a quiet nudge in your heart, a sense that God might be asking something more of you? Bishop John Keenan invites men who feel called to the priesthood to explore it. Watch his video below or here. The call to the priesthood often begins gently. It can grow through prayer, through serving others, or through a deep …