Bishops Conference

Return of Sunday Obligation delayed

Press release, Press releases

At the beginning of Advent the Bishops of Scotland had looked forward to welcoming the faithful back to Holy Mass and anticipated that the restoration of the Sunday Obligation might be possible at the start of the New Year. Announcing its postponement, a spokesperson for the Bishops said: “Sadly, there has been a serious worsening of the situation and the …

Christmas Message 2021

Bishop’s Christmas Message 2021

Bishop's Diary, Press release

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas – Bishop Stephen Robson has a special message for the people, Religious and Priests of the Diocese of Dunkeld. The wonders of the story of the first Christmas are retold through the scriptures. In our homes and churches, the crib is a focus for us at this time. It reminds us of the roles …

3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C

Press releases, Streaming

Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C – at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, celebrated by Mgr Pat McInally – parish priest at St Columba’s, Cupar. Mgr McInally spoke about Pope Francis’ 2013 encyclical – Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel, which opens with these words: “The Joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who …

Requiem Mass for Fr Colin Golden – and graveside service

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Reception of Remains for Fr Colin Golden took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Perth, on Thursday 9th December 2022, followed by a Requiem Mass. On the following day, a Requiem Mass celebrated by Bishop Stephen Robson, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Perth, followed by Fr Colin’s burial at Wellshill Cemetery, Perth, in the priests’ plot alongside Mgr …