Congratulations to the boys and girls at St Bride’s in Monifieth, seen here with Bishop Andrew McKenzie and Mgr Aldo Angelosanto on the occasion of their First Communion and Confirmation, Sunday 21st June, 2026. Photo courtesy of Eddie Mahoney.
Letter from Pope Leo XIV to Monsignor O’Sullivan
Translated from Latin into English, please read on for the letter sent from the Holy Father to Monsignor O’Sullivan on the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. We congratulate the Very Reverend Basil O’Sullivan, parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder, who is celebrating the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination, and who cares for the …
Weekly Media Briefing
Monday 22nd June. 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. SCOTLAND Scotland’s Ben Gannon-Doak inspires with …
Around the Parishes
Monday 22nd June 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder From Monsignor O’Sullivan: Many thanks to everyone who participated in my Platinum Celebration of Ordination: the Bishop and clergy; workers, those behind the scenes …
70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Monsignor Basil O’Sullivan
A packed congregation gathered at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church in Auchterarder to celebrate an extraordinary milestone as Monsignor Basil O’Sullivan marked the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination. The Platinum Jubilee Mass brought together bishops, clergy, parishioners, family and friends to honour a ministry that has spanned seven decades and touched countless lives throughout the Diocese of Dunkeld …
Comrie Sunday Mass Update for 21st June 2026
Please see below a message from Father Tobias, regarding Mass at Comrie this weekend: Due to flood defence works, the Rural Hall where we celebrate the Sunday Mass in Comrie will not be available on Sunday (21st June). Unfortunately, the nearby Episcopal Church which we could have used as an alternative venue will also be used at 9.30am. I am …
Bishops Reflect on Diocesan Consultations
Bishops Reflect on Diocesan Consultations and Renewed Mission for the Church in Scotland In recent weeks, discussions about our diocesan structures have taken place among the clergy, religious and lay faithful in all of Scotland’s eight dioceses. Following these local consultations, the bishops devoted significant time at the recent Bishops’ Conference meeting to prayerfully reflecting on the contents of these …
Around the Parishes
Tuesday 16th June 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. Save the date! The Alpha Day for St. James, Kinross and Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth, will be taking place at St. John’s RC High School in Perth, from 10.00am …