St Columba’s in Kirkton, Dundee run an open doors cafe on Wednesday’s and a local plumber generously donated a sum to the cafe to allow all those concerned to have a Christmas lunch.
Advent Retreat Day
Bishop Andrew McKenzie leads the keynote session at the Diocesan Advent Retreat Day in St Mary’s, Forebank, Dundee on Saturday 7th December. Photos by Eddie Mahoney
Town and Gown Mass
Representatives of Civic and Academic life attended St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Sunday 24th November, 2024, on the Feast of Christ the King. Photo courtesy of Eddie Mahoney
Annual Safeguarding Statement
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Although only in the Diocese of Dunkeld for a short time it falls to me as your Bishop to make our Annual Safeguarding Statement. As we move forward, I wish to assure you that the safeguarding of all who worship within and visit our parishes, will continue to be a priority of diocesan and parish life. …
Helping seafarers celebrate Christmas
“The ports are at their peak in the run-up to Christmas with the operation side handling double the amount of freight. This can mean even longer working hours for seafarers and shoreside workers,” says Deacon Joe O’Donnell. Joe works for Catholic maritime charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) as their Senior Area Port Chaplain for Scotland …
Papal Medal for former headteacher at Ss Peter & Paul’s
Mrs Debbie Gallacher, former Head teacher at Ss Peter and Paul’s primary school was presented with the Bene Merenti Medal from Pope Francis for dedicated service to Catholic Education in Dundee at a Mass in Our Lady of Good Council, Broughty Ferry. The Mass was celebrated by Canon Kevin Golden, Vicar General and Mgr Ken McCaffrey who presented the Medal …
Annual Lourdes Christmas Carol Service
Ss Peter & Paul’s, Byron Street, Dundee – 3pm, Sunday 15th December,
Catenian Association Mass for Deceased Brothers
Members of the Dundee and Perth Circle of the Catenian Association gathered in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee on Saturday 9th November, 2024, to pray for the Repose of the Souls of their Deceased Brethern. The Very Rev. Kevin Canon Golden VG was the celebrant and Brother Kevin Veal accompanied at the organ.
SCIAF update at St Joseph’s, Dundee
Lorraine Currie, SCIAF’s new Chief Executive, willbe visiting St Joseph’s Church in Wilkies Lane Dundee onThursday 28th November for a meeting at 12noon. Ben Wilson, who is head of SCIAF’s Engagement Department, will also be attending. Lorraine has recently been in Zambia with Bishop McGee and will be able to give an update on SCIAF’s project there and anything else you wish …