Speaking, following the death of The Queen, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said: “It was with great sadness, that we learned today of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Her life of outstanding service during a reign of (70) years stands as an example of dedicated public service in our own country, across the Commonwealth …
Italian Pilgrim Statue inspires prayers in time of need
Since the late 19th Century, Catholics have recited the Prayer to St Michael when facing disease, disaster and despair. The prayer proclaims, in part, “St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. … O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the …
Bene Merenti Medal for Bill Flight
In half a century as a member of Forfar’s St Fergus Catholic Church, Bill Flight has pretty much seen and done it all. From taking Holy Communion as a parishioner minister to using his career experience as a draughtsman to design and build a new church hall. He’s even rolled up his sleeves to repair a boundary wall hit by …
Fr Rogi Thomas CTS appointed Spiritual Director at Scots College, Rome
The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr Rogi Thomas, currently Academic Tutor, as the new Spiritual Director of the Pontifical Scots College. He takes over from Fr James Walls who has returned to the Diocese of Dunkeld after four years on the Formation Team. Fr Rogi will take up his new role from September. The College thanks Fr Rogi for …
Dunkeld’s Clergy changes – August 2022
Bishop Stephen Robson has announced the following clergy changes that are to take place in Dunkeld Diocese:Canon Mark Cassidy – was recently appointed as Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome. We wish him every blessing in his work in the College which he takes up as from 1st August, 2022.Fr James Walls – previously Spiritual Director in the Pontifical …
Fr Cassidy is appointed Rector at Scots College Rome
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has appointed Fr Mark Cassidy as the next Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome in succession to Fr Dan Fitzpatrick. The appointment was made, following the recommendation of the Bishops Conference of Scotland. Fr Cassidy will take up his new post on 1st August 2022. Fr Cassidy studied at the Scots College …
Centenary Celebrations at St Serf’s, High Valleyfield
The centenary of the opening of St Serf’s Church, High Valleyfield, in Fife, was marked with a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated by Bishop Stephen Robson. Fr Michael Carrie, parish priest, reports from the parish archive: “The church dedicated to St Serf was solemnly opened by Bishop John Toner, Bishop of Dunkeld on 23rd April, 1922. It replaced the school-church …
Abortion Statement from the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
In the light of recent public debate on the subject of abortion, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops offer this perspective to the people of Scotland: “Whether we believe in anything spiritual or not, the life that each one of us lives is the only one we have, and to take life from the unborn, no matter how insignificant in size, cannot be …
Synod Synthesis
Following the Diocesan Synod Feedback day at Our Lady of Victories, Dundee, on Saturday 25th June 2022, a copy of the Synthesis document is available here. A recording of the presentations and a copy of the audio-visual materials will also be made available here. (Early next week).