Since the churches unlocked their doors in July, the parishioners of Our Lady’s in Auchterarder have opted to celebrate Mass outdoors. Their small Church can only accommodate eight family places whilst maintaining social distancing restrictions. Parishioner, David Homewood, said, “Every Sunday and Wednesday, Mass has been celebrated outside in the elements come wind, rain or sunshine. Even the 4 ‘umbrella’ Masses have …
Catholic Parliamentary Office E-Newsletter October 2020 Bishop Stephen highlighted the work being carried out by the Catholic Parliamentary Office and commended its diligence in the face of fast moving changes that are taking place – particularly during these days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Catholic Parliamentary Office is an agency of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland and its role is to …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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, …