Safeguarding statement 2020

Safeguarding

 In May 2018, the Bishops of Scotland published the document ‘In God’s Image’ as an “Instruction on Safeguarding for implementation in all Catholic canonical jurisdictions in Scotland and by all other groups and organisations in Scotland subject to a legitimate canonical authority of the Catholic Church”.  For the public, and for Catholic faith communities in particular, it was written to …

Dillon's First Holy Communion

First Communion at Auchterarder

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Congratulations to Dillon McGraw who made his First Holy Communion at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Auchterarder on Saturday 12 September 2020. The presiding Priest was Father Rogi, who has been looking after the parish during Mgr Basil O’Sullivan short convalescence. Special thanks to Miss Norma Guillanotti, Dillon’s catechism teacher who prepared Dillon ro receive the sacrament.

Clergy appointments – October 2020

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Bishop Stephen Robson has made the following appointments in the Diocese of Dunkeld. St Fillan’s Newport and Star of the Sea, Tayport Mgr Martin Drysdale is to retire as parish priest around the end of October, 2020 from St Fillan’s Newport and Star of the Sea, Tayport.  I would like to wish Martin the very best of peace and joy in retirement …

New resources for October, the Month of the Missions

Mission work

Dunkeld’s Vicar Episcopal for the Missions, Fr Mike Freyne, St Bernadette’s, Tullibody, has posted a series of series and links to share during October, traditionally Mission Month. First is a story in which both Archbishop Protase Rugambwa of Tanzania – the Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples – and Pope Francis, emphasise the importance of our missionaries …

Bishops' Conference Consultation

Bishops consult on next edition of ‘In God’s Image’

Safeguarding

The Bishops wish to seek views on the next edition of ‘In God’s Image’, due for publication in June 2021.  This process of seeking views will continue until 30th November 2020. While the Bishops are keen to invite a response from members of each DSAG & DRAMT, they would be most grateful if this invitation could be shared and extended …

Echoes series

Catechise

Mary O’Duffin begins the first of two ZOOM series aimed at helping Catholics to deepen their understanding of their faith and to assist those who are inquiring about the Catholic Church. A series of unvoiced trailers are available – but for those who can register for the live ZOOM sessions, which will take place fortnightly on Monday evenings at 7pm, …

Bishops urge everyone to redouble efforts on infection control measures

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In a letter sent to Scotland’s 500 Catholic parishes, the Bishops of Scotland urge the Catholic community to maintain their “meticulous” infection control and safety measures. The letter points out, that the rate of Covid-19 infections is on the rise across Scotland and public anxiety is increasing, asking priests and parishioners, to “persevere in our efforts to reduce the risk …

The Lord moves in mysterious ways

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Throughout history, moving statues have tended to be reported at times of civil, political, or religious crisis, in which a breakdown of morale or the imminence of national disaster seemed beyond human aid, inviting divine intervention. In 1524, Italy was overrun by French armies and coping with floods, famine, and plague. During this time, when Rome itself seemed threatened, a …