Every year we begin the new year by praying for justice and for peace. And each year it seems that justice and peace are beyond our grasp, yet ever more necessary than the year before. As we look around us, we see a world where justice and peace are an elusive dream for so many but not a reality. Looking at …
Return of Sunday Obligation delayed
At the beginning of Advent the Bishops of Scotland had looked forward to welcoming the faithful back to Holy Mass and anticipated that the restoration of the Sunday Obligation might be possible at the start of the New Year. Announcing its postponement, a spokesperson for the Bishops said: “Sadly, there has been a serious worsening of the situation and the …
Bishop’s Christmas Message 2021
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas – Bishop Stephen Robson has a special message for the people, Religious and Priests of the Diocese of Dunkeld. The wonders of the story of the first Christmas are retold through the scriptures. In our homes and churches, the crib is a focus for us at this time. It reminds us of the roles …
First Communions at Ss Peter and Paul
Pupils from Ss Peter and Paul’s Primary School, Dundee with Mgr Ken McCaffrey, Mrs Roberston and Deacon Charles Hendry on the occasion of the children’s First Communion.
Carol Service at Ss Peter & Paul’s
3pm, Sunday 19th December – parishioners at Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee gather for a Carol Service – with a retiring collection in aid of the Dunkeld Lourdes Fund.
Reception of Remains – followed by Holy Mass for Fr Colin Golden
6pm, Thursday 9th December, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Perth – celebrant Bishop Stephen Robson. The original livestream has been updated. The Catholic community of Perth had been well served by St John’s Church, Melville Street which opened in 1832 and by St Mary’s Kinnoull which opened as a Redemptorist Monastery in 1869. However, after World War II, it became apparent …
Safeguarding Agency Chair Appointed
The Catholic Church in Scotland has appointed The Hon Lady Rita Rae QC as the first Board Chair of the new Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (SCSSA) which will operate as a private company. Lady Rae will begin to recruit SCSSA Board Members in January 2022. The SCSSA will operate entirely independently of the Catholic Church, with its own staff and non-executive …
Funeral arrangements for Fr Colin Golden
Bishop Stephen Robson has confirmed the following arrangements for the funeral of Fr Colin Golden, parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth. 6pm, Thursday 09 December 2021Reception of Fr Colin’s body into Our Lady of Lourdesfollowed by Holy Mass. 12 noon, Friday 10 December 2021Requiem Mass Thereafter to the graveside at Wellshill Cemetery, Perth Livestream If a stable connection …