Staff and pupils from St Thomas’ Primary School, Arbroath, with Bishop Stephen Robson, Fr Andrew Marshall and Deacon Arthur Grant, after celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. (Photo courtesy of Eddie Mahoney)
Two new permanent deacons for Dunkeld diocese
Congratulations to Dunkeld’s two newest Permanent Deacons – Bert Miller, St Anthony’sKirriemuir, (left) and Jim Leary (Ss Peter & Paul’s Dundee) – ordained by Bishop Stephen Robson in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, …
New Knights at St Mungo’s, Alloa
Brothers from Councils 40; 636; 981 and Provincial Officers who attended the Full Knighthood Ceremony on Wednesday 2nd June in St Mungo’s RC Church. Alloa and supported the two Brothers who were raised …
Confirmations at Ss Leonard & Fergus, Dundee
Congratulations to all of the children from Fergus Primary, Dundee who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Stephen and Fr Alexander at Ss Leonard & Fergus Church, Dundee. Thanks to their …
Mass honours long service of retiring Headteacher
The annual Mass for teachers in Dunkeld Diocese, due to have taken place in February this year, was postponed due to the lockdown. Finally, on Thursday 3rd June, the teachers were able …
1500th anniversary of St Columba’s birth
The 9th June this year is the Feast of St Columba, principal patron of the Diocese of Dunkeld, and marks the 1500th Anniversary of the birth of the Saint. Bishop Stephen Robson announced, …
A Time to Build and a Time to Mend Safeguarding News
Bishop Joseph Toal reports on the major changes that are being planned for how the Catholic Church in Scotland will continue to support and regulate safeguarding in the Church. I am very pleased …
Scottish Bishops respond to Pope’s initiative for a Synodial Church
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have welcomed a call from Pope Francis for a Synod on the theme of Synodality, to be held in 2023. Commenting on the announcement, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of …
First Communion at St Pius X, Dundee
Congratulations to the children at St Pius X, Dundee, who celebrated their First Holy Communion with Fr Ninian Doohan.