Aid to the Church in Need – February Newsletter
ACN Scotland have been working on a number of initiatives in which you and your parish can work with ACN to support the suffering Church this Lent. ACN Scotland have come up with some virtual ways to generate prayer, pass on information about the work of ACN and fundraise as well.
Dunkeld’s Book of Condolences
SISTER DOREEN BRADLEY – I worked with Bishop Vincent from 1982-1988 and during this time I was struck by the person he was. A deeply spiritual man, a man of prayer, a man fully alive, and although very professional, a supportive and fun person to work alongside. My home diocese of Dunkeld was truly blessed to have him at the …
Dunkeld mourns the death of Bishop Vincent Logan
MY DEAR PEOPLE It is with deep regret that I must share with you the sad news that Bishop Vincent, Emeritus Bishop of this Diocese, has died. Bishop Vincent was 79. Vincent Logan was Bishop of the diocese of Dunkeld for almost 32 years before his retirement on June 30th, 2012. He was appointed to Dunkeld by St John Paul …
Dunkeld’s Journey of Faith moves online…
Dundee’s Canon Kevin Golden writes, “At this time of year, I would usually be reconvening the Journey of Faith talks and the evening sessions, held over the past few years on Wednesdays at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre at Lawside and bringing together people from across various parishes, as well as general enquirers, and those hoping to join the Church the …
Dunkeld mourns the death of Mgr Charles Hendry
On Thursday 30th April 2020, Bishop Stephen announced the death of Mgr Charles Hendry, parish priest of St Mary Magdalene’s, Perth. “It is with great sadness, but also with great gratitude for the priestly life filled with service to his people and to the Diocese, that I announce the death of Mgr Charles Hendry. Mgr Hendry died this afternoon at …
MISSIO spreads the news at St Dominic’s, Crieff
The Diocese of Dunkeld has its own Missio team based at St Bernadette’s, Tullibody that is going round all the primary schools in the Diocese. The team explores the theme: Children Helping Children. It also focus very much on the need to pray for those less fortunate. A huge coloured rosary (the missionary rosary) with five different colours representing the …
Dunkeld priest appointed to Scots College, Rome
Fr James Walls, currently parish priest of St Pius X parish in Dundee, has been appointed by the Scottish Bishops’ Conference as Spiritual Director of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome. Commenting on the appointment, Bishop Stephen said, “I am absolutely delighted that the Bishops have decided to appoint Father James Walls as spiritual director to the Pontifical Scots College …
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 …