Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSC’s) from around the Diocese gathered at the Pastoral Centre, Forebank, Dundee on Saturday 24th May, 2025, for the latest Safeguarding Development Day. These meetings are held biannually to ensure that PSC’s are up to date with the latest safeguarding information for their parish ministry and also to allow the Diocese Safeguarding Team hear issues that are being …
The new Dunkeld Youth Association has marked its launch with a successful Young Adult’s Quiz Night at the Cathedral in Dundee. Joined by Bishop Andrew, who celebrated 6pm Mass alongside youth director Fr. Michael Ngobili, the young people of the DYA got involved in the parish community firstly by serving through the liturgy, and then by extending an open invitation …
On behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, Bishop Frank Doogan has issued the following Pastoral Letter to be read in all parishes on Sunday 1st June, 2025. “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19) Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we come to the end of our Easter season, those final words of Christ should be the words that …
Justice & Peace Scotland along with the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Care of Creation Office and various partner Christian organisations invite you to join us during Laudato Si Week 2025 for “Raising Hope”, a special online event to celebrate the Jubilee Year and to reflect on a decade of Laudato Si and its legacy in light of the death of …
The Diocese of Dunkeld is excited to announce the launch of a dynamic new youth initiative — the Dunkeld Youth Association (DYA). This initiative is pioneered by Fr. Michael Ngobili, recently appointed as Diocesan Youth Director, and driven by the young people of the diocese to take forward and build upon the foundations laid by the former Dunkeld Youth Service (DYS). The new DYA …
The Scottish Parliament is expected to debate and vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in the coming weeks. Please find attached a pastoral letter from the Bishops of Scotland to be read and/or distributed at Masses this weekend 3rd/4th May. Bishop John Keenan will lead a Rosary in prayer for our country to care not kill in …
Fr Alexander Obiorah and the parishioners of Ss Leonard & Fergus Parish in Dundee were delighted to welcome Bishop Andrew McKenzie, along with several past priests of the parish, as they came together to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the church building. The joyful occasion marked fifty years since the current church was opened, and it was a time of …
Dunkeld Lourdes Service are holding a Silent Charity Auction in aid of their funds – the prize will be 4 hospitality tickets to enjoy the MKM Dugout Experience at Tannadice Park to watch Dundee United during the 25/26 season. To bid, or to find out more, contact dunkeld@pobox.com or call 07801 227443