We are approaching quickly October, the month the Church reflects and prays for the Missions. Once again we have a Diocesan Mission day on the Saturday before Mission Sunday. This year we gather on Saturday 18th October at Forebank for 9.30am to end at 3.30pm. More and more questions are being raised about mission and how we do mission. The challenges …
Bishop’s statement on Council’s decision to relocate St Mungo’s Primary School
The Diocese of Dunkeld has issued a formal statement following confirmation that the Scottish Government will not intervene in Clackmannanshire Council’s decision to relocate St Mungo’s RC Primary School, Alloa, to the Alloa Academy building. The statement reads in full:
Dunkeld Diocese gathers for Annual Mass for Vocations
Dundee’s St Andrew’s Cathedral was filled with prayer and song on Monday 23rd September 2025, as the Diocese of Dunkeld came together to celebrate its Annual Mass for Vocations. The Mass was led by Bishop Andrew, joined by priests from across the diocese, as parishioners, religious communities, and school pupils gathered to pray for and support vocations to the priesthood and religious life. …
Dunkeld Youth Association – at the start of a new academic year
On Sunday 22nd September, 2025,, the Dunkeld Youth Association hosted the 6pm Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral to kick off the new academic year. The focus was on welcoming and supporting young people in their studies and faith journey. Led by Youth Director, Fr Michael, the Mass was vibrant and joy-filled, with young people serving throughout in many ways. Afterwards, …
Bishop blesses windows at Auchterarder
On Sunday, 21st September 2025, Bishop Andrew McKenzie celebrated Mass with the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder. At the conclusion of the Mass, the Bishop blessed the church’s stained-glass windows which are the work Huntly-based artist Shona McInnes. Parish Priest, Mgr Basil O’Sullivan, reports: “Now that our bishop has blessed our windows, we can take this opportunity …
Annual Vocations Mass with St John’s High School
The pupils and staff of St John’s RC High School were delighted to join with Bishop Andrew, Fr Jim Walls, Vocations Director, clergy, schools and parishes from across the diocese at the Annual Mass for Vocations at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Monday 22nd September 2025. This year, St John’s provided the music, including the Mass parts for St Carlo …
St John’s H.S. Dundee – Pilgrims of Hope
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 …