New Chaplaincy appointments

Press releases

Bishop Stepen Robson recently appointed a new Chaplain to look after Catholic students at Dundee’s two universities. Father Michael Carrie takes over from Canon Kevin Golden as Catholic Chaplain to Dundee and Abertay Universities in the city. Fr Michael said, “I look forward to working alongside the other chaplains to the university. The spiritual and pastoral care of our young …

Study day for permanent diaconate students

Events, Vocations

Members attending a recent study day at the St Ninian Institute, Dundee, followed an intensive programme led by Dr Birute Brigitte, lecturer in Catechetics at the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham. Fr Tom Shields Tom addressed ‘Christology and Ecclesiology’ for students in the first year. Fr Gerald Sharkey gave lecture of Patrology and Trinity for students of Year III. Deacon Stephen …

Second collections in 2016

Fundraising

Sunday 10th January Baptism of Jesus Justice and Peace Sunday 24th January Third Sunday of the Year African Missions Sunday 7th February Fifth Sunday of the Year Catholic Education Service Sunday 14th February First Sunday in Lent Sick and Retired Priests Sunday 13th March Fifth Sunday in Lent Papal and Episcopal Charities Good Friday Holy Places Sunday 8th May Seventh …

Papal Awards for parish workers

Press releases

Dr Bernard Colvin of Dundee has been awarded a Papal Knighthood, Knight of St Gregory the Great, by Pope Francis for his work as Diocesan Doctor in charge of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for many years. Bernard Colvin follows in the footsteps of his illustrious grandfather, Dr Thomas Colvin, who had a medical practice in the Gorbals, in being …

Prison chaplain on track for the Diaconate

Press releases

Bishop Stephen congratulates Dr Harry Schnitker on the occasion of his institution as a Lector on his journey to the Permanent Diaconate. Dr Schnitker is assistant Chaplain to HMP Perth. The ceremony came at the end of a two day visit to HMP Glenochill and HMP Perth, celebrating Christmas Vigil Masses with several of the prison communities. At one of …

Papal Knighthood for Bernard Colvin

Papal Medal

Dr Bernard Colvin of Dundee has been awarded a Papal Knighthood, Knight of St Gregory the Great, by Pope Francis for his work as Diocesan Doctor in charge of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for many years. Bernard Colvin follows in the footsteps of his illustrious grandfather, Dr Thomas Colvin, who had a medical practice in the Gorbals, in being …