Deacon Charles Hendry is presented with the Papal Honour ‘Pro Ecclesia et ‘Pontifice’ from Pope Francis.The medal is presented in recognition of his service to the Permanent Diaconate in Scotland where he has been National Director and also for his dedicated service to the Parish at Ss Peter and Paul’s, Dundee and to the diocese. Photo by Eddie Mahoney – …
Dunkeld News – December 2017
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News from St Modan’s H.S., Stirling
Welcome Evening Our annual Welcome Evening was a great success this year. Fr Andrew Kingham led a beautiful Mass for over 300 guests made up of S1 pupils and their families. The theme of new beginnings, represented by the light of Christ, permeated the celebration. After Mass we had a social gathering as a community. Overall it was a wonderful …
FIVE Benemerenti Medals at St Bernadette’s
JIM TOBIN James Tobin was born on 28, July 1939 in Bowhill, Fife. A twin with two older brothers. Unfortunately Jim’s mother died shortly after his birth. The children were brought up by their Irish granny Mary-Anne, their Aunt Mary and her brother Dick. They never married so as to bring up the boys. Jim went to the local Catholic …
Bishops ask for renewed talks on Abortion
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have today (Friday 17 November) published a letter sent to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, urging her to engage in renewed discussions and dialogue on the issue of abortion. Their letter, which is copied to Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport and Aileen Campbell, Minister for Public Health and Sport, follows the recent fiftieth anniversary …
St Bride’s Pitlochry visit to Malta
Parishioners and friends from St Bride’s RC Church, Pitlochry, has newly returned from a parish trip to Malta and Gozo. The parishioners were accompanied by friends from Perth, Dundee and Glasgow. Thanks to their diode, Maria, they are confident that they learned all there is to know about the islands of Malta and Gozo. The weather was kind but blustery …
New Marian Shrine at Kinross
Bishop Stephen joined Fr Martin Pletts and parishioners at St James’ Kinross for the Blessing of the Shrine in honour of Our Blessed Lady. Following the blessing children of the parish placed flowers at the shrine. Bishop prayed, “On this Remembrance Day, invoking the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace, let us pray for all our beloved dead, especially those who …
Spiritual renewal, friendship, prayer and much more
The beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Monastery and Retreat Centre, Kinnoull, provided the setting for the 7th Annual Retreat Day for the St John Paul II Prayer Movement in November. With almost 60 delegates ranging from children, youth and adults, it proved to be a time of deep spiritual renewal, inspiration and laughter. The St John Paul II Prayer Movement, …
New Provost for Cathedral Chapter
At a recent meeting of the Canons of the Cathedral Chapter, Mgr Basil O’Sullivan demitted office as the Provost and Mgr Kenneth McBride was elected to succeed him. Provost McBride will continue to serve as parish priest at St Ninian’s, Dundee. Other elections saw Mgr McCaffrey take up the role of secretary and Mgr Angelosanto as treasurer. The Canons meet …