In recent days, priests across the Diocese of Dunkeld celebrated Mass in their own churches for the repose of the soul of Mgr Hendry, parish priest of St Mary Magdalene’s, Perth, who died on Thursday 30th April. With churches being locked due to the present Covid19 pandemic restrictions, there were floods of prayers being offered on online Masses and through …
Praying the Rosary with Pope Francis in the time of the global Covid19 pandemic, the month of devotion to Mary, Mother of God in May 2020. If you are a little rusty or new to this prayer form, the following pictures will guide you in praying the Rosary in the coming month. The pattern of prayer will quickly become familiar …
Bishop Stephen Robson celebrates Mass on Thursday in the Fourth Week of Easter.
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland have announced the formation of a Covid-19 Working Group, which will begin work on the creation of an Infection Control Protocol to govern the phased reopening of churches for public worship at an early and safe opportunity, in accordance with legislation and the current Scottish Government guidelines on social distancing and hygiene. The precautions and …
Bishop Stephen invites you watch Pope Francis’ message on the role of deacons in the Church today. “Do we understand clearly the mission of deacons in the Church? They bring into the clergy the world of the family and of their profession. They have much to give.” Deacons are men with a very clear family vocation of serving God and …
Whilst frantic shoppers have been stockpiling food and toilet rolls on their visits to the supermarket, one Perth clergyman realised that there are people across the nation with a very different kind of hunger. The Reverend Len Moir, a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Dunkeld, has just published a short book, ‘Prayer in times of hardship’ offering support to …
Fr Andrew Marshall writes – “When the Corona virus pandemic struck Britain and it became clear we were going to have to close the churches in order to prevent the spread of infection, we did not want to simply retreat to the sidelines and batten down the hatches until the storm passed. We very much wanted to be in the …
As we begin the Month of May 2020, dedicated to Our Lady, we also celebrate the Feast of her husband, St Joseph the Worker. The Gospel of Joseph is a silent one. We do not hear him speak. He powerfully remains silent in all that happens to him. Yet, Joseph, the just man, experiences turmoil and uncertainty. His sleep is …
– hearts united in the Dunkeld Corner of the Lord’s Vineyard by Mary O’Duffin As I sit here writing this message, through the window, my garden is lit by dappled sunlight and the birdsong is louder than I ever remember it. Such is the sound of Monday morning at the end of Week 4 in lockdown with all four adults …