Ahead of Saturday’s Mission Day in Dunkeld Diocese, Vicar Episcopal Fr Mike Freyne called for prayers for five priests and a nun who were abducted in Cameroon in the past month. All are from the diocese of Mamfe where Fr Mike worked during his training for the priesthood. Fr Mike told Dunkeld News, “A video has just emerged on social …
Dunkeld Lourdes Service (DLS) recently held our second Fundraising Ball in the Apex Hotel Dundee. The event was very well attended with guests from every part of the Dunkeld Pilgrimage – Clergy, Pilgrims, Assisted Pilgrims, Musicians and of course the DLS Yellow T-shirts. An excellent night was had by all and this was helped by the wonderful entertainment provided by …
On Saturday 24th September, SSVP had a diocesan group gathering at Kinnoull Monastery. It was the first time since Covid that we all managed to get together. All conferences in the diocese were represented and we were lead in prayer and reflection by Sister Maria Robb, who is SSVP National Spiritual Director. Bob Corrieri, President of St James Conference gave …
On the 19th October 2012 Fr Jean-Pierre, former chaplain to Wellburn Home was kidnapped along with Fr Edmond and Fr Anselme from their parish house. The 10th Anniversary Mass was celebrated in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Dundee, at 7pm on Wednesday 19th October. To date, no one has been able to establish with certainty the circumstances of their abduction, nor …
On Sunday 2nd October, Bishop Stephen celebrated Mass with parishioners at St Mary Magdalene’s parish in Perth. It was his first visit to the parish since Fr Bogdan’s recent appointment there in July this year. It was also an opportunity for Bishop Stephen to meet Perth’s Polish community in their new home. More pictures on the parish’s own website.
A coffee hour was held in by P6 pupils at Our Lady’s Primary School, Forebank, Dundee, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research Funds. The amount raised was £775. Well done to the pupils of P6 and to their teachers, Mrs Stewart and Miss Nugent, for organising the event.
Fellowship, Blessing and Joy on Dunkeld Youth Pilgrimage Following two years of postponement and uncertainty, the annual Scottish National Youth Pilgrimage was once again a success as around 40 young people from across the country gathered to pilgrimage across Dunkeld and Birnam on Saturday 24th September. The group, spanning ages between 12-35, split into junior and senior groups as they …
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St John the Baptist RC Church, Perth, Union of Catholic Mothers celebrated their 75th anniversary. Holy Mass. The Mothers are pictured here with Fr Michael Carrie, UCM Diocesan Chaplain. A celebratory meal followed where guests included the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, Mother of Christ who have moved into the parish.