Dignity Not Detention – Dungavel – Sun 15th June, 1pm Join Justice & Peace Scotland to call for “Dignity Not Detention” and advocate for an end to the inhumane practice of unlimited immigration detention. The UK is the only country in Europe that does not have a statutory time limit ondetention, meaning people can be held in prison-like conditions indefinitely with no idea when …
The Cecilian Choir’s Tribute to Kevin Veal
The Invercarse Hotel’s grand ballroom was filled to capacity as over 300 guests gathered to mark a truly special occasion: the 50th anniversary of Kevin Veal’s remarkable tenure as conductor of Dundee’s Cecilian Choir. This golden celebration was not only a tribute to Kevin’s extraordinary commitment but also a testament to the lasting impact of choral music in Dundee’s cultural …
Safeguarding Development for Parish Coordinators
Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSC’s) from around the Diocese gathered at the Pastoral Centre, Forebank, Dundee on Saturday 24th May, 2025, for the latest Safeguarding Development Day. These meetings are held biannually to ensure that PSC’s are up to date with the latest safeguarding information for their parish ministry and also to allow the Diocese Safeguarding Team hear issues that are being …
Launch of new Dunkeld Youth Association
The new Dunkeld Youth Association has marked its launch with a successful Young Adult’s Quiz Night at the Cathedral in Dundee. Joined by Bishop Andrew, who celebrated 6pm Mass alongside youth director Fr. Michael Ngobili, the young people of the DYA got involved in the parish community firstly by serving through the liturgy, and then by extending an open invitation …
Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations
On behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, Bishop Frank Doogan has issued the following Pastoral Letter to be read in all parishes on Sunday 1st June, 2025. “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19) Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we come to the end of our Easter season, those final words of Christ should be the words that …
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF LAUDATO SI
Justice & Peace Scotland along with the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Care of Creation Office and various partner Christian organisations invite you to join us during Laudato Si Week 2025 for “Raising Hope”, a special online event to celebrate the Jubilee Year and to reflect on a decade of Laudato Si and its legacy in light of the death of …
New Dunkeld Youth Association launched to inspire and engage young people
The Diocese of Dunkeld is excited to announce the launch of a dynamic new youth initiative — the Dunkeld Youth Association (DYA). This initiative is pioneered by Fr. Michael Ngobili, recently appointed as Diocesan Youth Director, and driven by the young people of the diocese to take forward and build upon the foundations laid by the former Dunkeld Youth Service (DYS). The new DYA …
Rosary in prayer for our country – to care not kill
The Scottish Parliament is expected to debate and vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in the coming weeks. Please find attached a pastoral letter from the Bishops of Scotland to be read and/or distributed at Masses this weekend 3rd/4th May. Bishop John Keenan will lead a Rosary in prayer for our country to care not kill in …