The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children held its annual silent witness in Dundee City centre on Thursday the 30th of October to commemorate the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. Despite the rain and wind, the vigil was well attended. It was nice to see a big group of families from Lochee Baptist Church who had come along …
Cecilian Choir Celebrates Kevin Veal’s Golden Jubilee
Dundee’s much-loved Cecilian Choir will continue its year-long celebration marking Kevin Veal’s 50th year as Musical Director with a special concert this November. The event promises to be one of the highlights in a series of performances honouring Kevin’s remarkable half-century of musical leadership, inspiration, and dedication to choral excellence. Under Kevin’s direction since 1975, the Cecilian Choir has grown into one …
Bishop’s message for Mission Sunday
This year we celebrated Jubilee year, a time of reconciliation, a time of hope, a time to re-engage with the church’s missionary activity. Jesus said to his disciples, go out to the whole world, proclaim the good news. A task, not just for some of them or a few of them, but for all of them. He says the same …
Perth Italian Association Brings Down the Curtain After 30 Years of Service
It is with deep regret that the Perth Italian Religious Association — also known as the Perth Italian Circle — has announced that it will cease to function from Wednesday, 24th September. To mark the occasion, the remaining members attended a Mass in Italian, celebrated by their long-serving chaplain, Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, at Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth. The service was both a farewell …
St Stephen’s Parish Marks the Jubilee of Education
As St Stephen’s Parish in Blairgowrie continues its journey from the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope celebrations, parishioners gathered on Sunday, 12th October 2025, for a special Mass at 11am marking the Jubilee of Education. The celebration, led by Fr Gregory Umunna, brought together the parish and school communities to reflect on the continuing mission of Catholic education as a source of hope and faith …
An invitation to join national Holy Year Pilgrimage
As part of the celebrations for the Jubilee Year 2025, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is organising a national Pilgrimage to St Andrews and Dunfermline, on Saturday 25th October, 2025, and parishes across Dunkeld Diocese are warmly invited to join the national pilgrims at various points along the route. The pilgrimage will make its first major stop in the historic village of Markinch, about 11am, where participants …
Updated Clerical changes
St John the Baptist, Perth: Fr Louis Uwaezuoke will be appointed Parish Priest at St John the Baptist, Perth. (from 18/19th October) Fr Abraham Poonoly will remain at St John the Baptist, Perth for the time being to assist Fr Louis. Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth: Fr Leszek Wiecaszek, SAC will be appointed as Parish Priest of Our Lady of …
Mgr Ken McCaffrey’s prayers from Lourdes
Mgr Ken McCaffrey, parish priest at Ss Peter and Paul’s, Dundee has sent this message to our diocese: “It’s a pleasure to be here with Bishop Fintan of Killaloe for their annual autumn pilgrimage. I’ve been privileged to be here the last two years as well, and it’s a wonderful prayerful experience and a lovely bright autumn morning. After a …
Prayers for the Holy Land
“Light a Prayer for Peace” On Tuesday 7th October, we invite parishes, where possible, to open their churches to allow parishioners to come in, light a candle, and pray for justice and peace for all peoples of the Holy Land: Palestinian and Israeli; Christians, Muslims, and Jews. For those unable to come to church, we are asking them to light …