Scotland’s national Catholic newspaper will be free this week in response to the suspension of public Masses in churches throughout the country. The Scottish Catholic Observer, which has been keeping the faithful informed since 1885, has distributed the newspaper to parishes across Scotland, waiving the cover price this week as a goodwill gesture. Churches across Scotland announced on Wednesday March …
Fr Michael Carrie, parish priest at St Patrick’s and St Mary’s, Forebank, in Dundee says: “Following the decision by the Scottish Bishops’ to suspend the public celebration of Mass during the continuing health crisis, I want to reassure you that I will do everything possible to sustain the faith life of our parish communities throughout this time. I urge you …
18 March 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In this time of trial, we, the Bishops of Scotland, wish to send you a word of reassurance and encouragement. We are all facing much uncertainty, anxiety and an unpredictable future. This situation touches on every aspect of our lives, individually and collectively. Sacred Scripture calls us repeatedly not to fear …
Project Gambia said thanks to Fr Colin Golden and the parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth for the very generous donation raised through their aid workers’ visit this weekend, and for the continued support and prayers!
Sunday, 22nd March, 202011.15am – Holy Mass and Confirmations, St Columba’s Church, Cupar, Fife – CANCELLED Wednesday, 25th March7pm – Holy Mass & Confirmations, St James’ Church, Kinross – CANCELLED Thursday, 26th March7pm – Lourdes Committee Meeting, Diocesan Office – CANCELLED Friday, 27th March 10am – Holy Mass & Papal Award Presentation, The Immaculate Conception Church, Dundee – CANCELLED Sunday, 29th …
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Dunkeld Lourdes Service organises the support that allows infirm people to make their pilgrimage to Lourdes each year. Their helpers are mainly in their late teens and volunteer to give up part of their summer holidays in July to travel to Lourdes. They also pay towards the costs of transport, accommodation and food – last year this was £750. One of the …
One of the joys of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is when the catechumens, and those giving them instruction, gather with Bishop Stephen on the first weekend of Lent for the Rite of Election. In just a few weeks these candidates will receive the Sacraments that will bring them into communion with the Catholic Church. Bishop Stephen …