On Saturday 24th September, SSVP had a diocesan group gathering at Kinnoull Monastery. It was the first time since Covid that we all managed to get together. All conferences in the diocese were represented and we were lead in prayer and reflection by Sister Maria Robb, who is SSVP National Spiritual Director. Bob Corrieri, President of St James Conference gave …
On the 19th October 2012 Fr Jean-Pierre, former chaplain to Wellburn Home was kidnapped along with Fr Edmond and Fr Anselme from their parish house. The 10th Anniversary Mass was celebrated in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Dundee, at 7pm on Wednesday 19th October. To date, no one has been able to establish with certainty the circumstances of their abduction, nor …
On Sunday 2nd October, Bishop Stephen celebrated Mass with parishioners at St Mary Magdalene’s parish in Perth. It was his first visit to the parish since Fr Bogdan’s recent appointment there in July this year. It was also an opportunity for Bishop Stephen to meet Perth’s Polish community in their new home. More pictures on the parish’s own website.
A coffee hour was held in by P6 pupils at Our Lady’s Primary School, Forebank, Dundee, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research Funds. The amount raised was £775. Well done to the pupils of P6 and to their teachers, Mrs Stewart and Miss Nugent, for organising the event.
Fellowship, Blessing and Joy on Dunkeld Youth Pilgrimage Following two years of postponement and uncertainty, the annual Scottish National Youth Pilgrimage was once again a success as around 40 young people from across the country gathered to pilgrimage across Dunkeld and Birnam on Saturday 24th September. The group, spanning ages between 12-35, split into junior and senior groups as they …
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St John the Baptist RC Church, Perth, Union of Catholic Mothers celebrated their 75th anniversary. Holy Mass was celebrated by Canon Steven Mulholland and concelebrated by Fr Michael Carrie, UCM Diocesan Chaplain. A celebratory meal followed where guests included the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, Mother of Christ who have moved into the parish.
Speaking, following the death of The Queen, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said: “It was with great sadness, that we learned today of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Her life of outstanding service during a reign of (70) years stands as an example of dedicated public service in our own country, across the Commonwealth …
Since the late 19th Century, Catholics have recited the Prayer to St Michael when facing disease, disaster and despair. The prayer proclaims, in part, “St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. … O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the …