On Sunday 22nd June 2025, the parish of St Stephen’s, Blairgowrie, joyfully celebrated the First Holy Communion of the children from St Stephen’s RC Primary School. Pictured here with parish priest Fr Gregory Umunna are the young communicants and a parishioner who joined in the celebration of this important milestone in the young people’s faith journey. We extend our warmest …
Friday 20th June, 2025: Father Malcolm Hutchison Assistant Priest of SS Peter and Paul’s, Dundee, remains in hospital following a serious collision on Friday, 13th June. His condition is serious but stable. His family are in contact with the Diocese and providing regular updates. Father Malcolm has been visited in hospital by Bishop Andrew, Monsignor Ken McCaffrey and Father Jim Walls. He …
Collection of St. Peter’s Pence: a gesture to support the Pope in His mission On June 29 – which this year falls on the last Sunday of June – the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, and on this occasion, the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a concrete way to support the Holy Father in his mission of …
St Francis Primary School extended a heartfelt welcome to all who gathered in a packed St Andrew’s Cathedral. Dundee, on Thursday 5th June, 2025, as pupils, families, and educators gathered for Dunkeld Diocese’s Annual Schools Mass. Peyton Martin, a Primary 4 pupil, took to the lectern with confidence as she welcomed attendees to the special celebration, hosted this year by …
Schedule 12:00pmAngelus at St Margaret’s Cave, Chalmers Street Car Park, KY12 8DQ. 1:00pmOutside Prayer Service at St Margaret’s Tomb at Dunfermline Abbey, St Margaret Street, KY12 7PE. 2:00pmProcession with relic from Louise Carnegie Gates in Bridge Street KY12 8DA (opposite Seven Kings Pub) to St Margaret’s Memorial Church. Gather at 1:45pm. 3:00pmMass at St Margaret’s Memorial Church in East Port, KY12 7JB, celebrated by Archbishop …
In this issue, our focus is on Safeguarding Training, both as it is being experienced by practitioners and as it is being developed at a national level. We report on the views expressed by many of those who have participated in the Safegarding Induction Trainng 2024 course which has been introduced in the past year.
Dignity Not Detention – Dungavel – Sun 15th June, 1pm Join Justice & Peace Scotland to call for “Dignity Not Detention” and advocate for an end to the inhumane practice of unlimited immigration detention. The UK is the only country in Europe that does not have a statutory time limit ondetention, meaning people can be held in prison-like conditions indefinitely with no idea when …
The Invercarse Hotel’s grand ballroom was filled to capacity as over 300 guests gathered to mark a truly special occasion: the 50th anniversary of Kevin Veal’s remarkable tenure as conductor of Dundee’s Cecilian Choir. This golden celebration was not only a tribute to Kevin’s extraordinary commitment but also a testament to the lasting impact of choral music in Dundee’s cultural …