Fr Colin Golden, parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, welcomed Bishop Stephen Robson, Bishop of Dunkeld, to celebrate the start of Scotland’s youngest branch of the Union of Catholic Mothers on Friday 11th March. Representative of the UCM, both National and Diocesan gathered to witness the news shoots of life for an association that marked its centenary in 2013.
Throughout its history the UCM has been involved with current affairs, particularly those that have an impact on the family. The National Committee ensures that members are kept informed about parliamentary activity and encourages members to exert pressure on matters that concern them. It was the family, domestic, parish and diocesan, that Bishop Stephen reflected on during his homily in the Mass.
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- Fr Colin Golden arrives with Bishop Stephen for the inaugural Mass
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- Dunkeld Diocesan UCM members from St John’s, Perth, watch as the traditional values of the UCM are passed onto the new generation.
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- Bishop Stephen and Canon Colin Golden at the start of Mass
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- A blessing for the new UCM
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- Branch President, Lynn Mendes, reads from scripture.
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- Altar server with Bishop Stephen.
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- Gospel reading.
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- Branch Vice-President, Lisa Terry, recite the Psalm.
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- An act of commitment and blessing of badges.
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- UCM chaplain, Bishop Stephen, takes a moment to check protocol with The national executive members in the congregation.
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- Offertory procession
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- Gifts of bread and wine
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- Parish music group.
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- National Vice-President, Pauline Porter recalls the aims and values of the association.
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- Musicians leading the singing.
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- Members of the National UCM at the Mass.
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- Looking ahead to a busy calendar of social and religious events.
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- ‘Support our student priests,’ Bishop Stephen’s plea to new UCM..
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- Support the traditional values of family life.
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- Members from St John’s, Perth, show their support for Scotland’s newest branch.
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- A blessing for the UCM’s newest members
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- A hymn to Our Lady concludes the celebration
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- A new generation for the UCM in Scotland.