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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
“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 …
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 …
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:
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. …
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, …