Pupils of St John’s RC High School took part in their 3rd annual pilgrimage from the school to the ancient ruins of Balmerino Abbey in Fife. This year, pupils from S6 were joined by Caritas Award candidates from St Paul’s Academy, as well as Bishop Andrew, Fr Jim and Fr Michael. The pupils from St John’s also used this opportunity to …
Statement on Gaza and on the Recognition of the State of Palestine by the UK Government
We unite to ask for the immediate cessation of violence and the relief of the suffering of the people in Gaza, and echo the words of Pope Leo in calling for “a ceasefire, for the release of the hostages, for a negotiated diplomatic solution, and for full respect for international humanitarian law.” In reaffirming the “inviolable dignity” of each person …
Scottish National Catholic Youth Pilgrimage draws over 250 young people to Perth
Perth was the focus of Scotland’s Catholic youth today as more than 250 young pilgrims from dioceses across the country gathered for the annual Scottish National Catholic Youth Pilgrimage. This year’s pilgrimage, led by Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh and Bishop Andrew McKenzie of Dunkeld, marked the 1700th anniversary of the declaration of the Nicene Creed, with young people invited to renew …
Mass Lobby to Defeat Assisted Suicide in Scotland
Clare McGraw, diocesan spokesperson for pro-life, has urged Catholics and people of goodwill across Scotland to take part in a mass lobby of the Scottish Parliament to oppose the proposed Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. On 13th May, MSPs voted narrowly in favour of the Bill, introduced by Liam McArthur MSP, by 70 votes to 56. The …
Dunkeld Representative Backs Call for Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlements
Susan McAllion, Dunkeld’s representative on the Scottish Catholic Church’s National Justice and Peace Commission, has joined international calls for an end to trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. “Justice & Peace Scotland has joined with over 80 international organisations to launch a new campaign calling for a ban on trade with Israel’s illegal settlements in the occupied …
Esther’s sacristan’s skills are “learned from the heart”
Esther McNair-Chaplin retires after 25 Years of Service at St John the Baptist, Perth After 25 years of quiet but dedicated service, Esther McNair-Chaplin has stepped down from her role as sacristan at St John the Baptist RC Church in Perth. Her retirement marks the end of an era defined by devotion, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose. Esther …
Support call for Scotland Demands Better March and Rally
Justice & Peace Scotland has announced its support for the Scotland Demands Better campaign, a new national movement coordinated by the Poverty Alliance and backed by more than 100 organisations across the country. The campaign highlights the stark reality that over one million people in Scotland are currently living in poverty and calls for urgent action. Its central demands include: better jobs, …
Priesthood and Religious Life
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Dear Brothers and Sisters, Salva me bona crux! Save me, good cross! According to tradition, this is the dying prayer of St Andrew. He said these words as he prepared to give his life for his faith in Jesus. But in the Roman world, the cross was anything but “good.” It was a cruelinstrument of …
Dunkeld News – September ’25
It is a joy for me to welcome you back to the Dunkeld News, our journal in Dunkeld that helps bind the people and parishes of our diocese together: sharing news, events and taking strength from each other’s energy and faith. I would like to see the Dunkeld News go from strength to strength. It is the diversity of our …
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