St John the Baptist RC Church, Perth, welcomes Fr Martin Pletts and St James’ Worship and Praise Band as they support the parish’s Advent Journey with Our Lady on Saturday 4th December. The day begins with quiet prayer, then Holy Mass at 10am. In his reflection, Fr Pletts will look at ‘Our Lady and Her role in our lives as …
Priests from across the diocese gathered to celebrate Mass with Bishop Stephen Robson at 12 noon on Thursday 11th November, 2021. The occasion was the Annual Mass for the Deceased Bishops, Priests and Deacons of Dunkeld Diocese. In his opening prayers, Bishop Stephen named his predecessor, Bishop Vincent Logan, who died earlier this year, and Fr Jim McCruden, Fr Tony …
On 9th November 2021 – the Bishops of Scotland gave the following update on the measures in place in our churches to ensure Responsibility and Respect for Others in the Body of Christ A short guide for parishes beyond Level Zero On Monday 9th August the Scottish Government lifted almost every restriction that has shaped parish life since March 2020. What …
Live online – from St Aloysius Church, Garnethill, Glasgow – 7pm, on Sunday 7th November.
In July 2021, the Bishops of Scotland unanimously ratified the final text of ‘In God’s Image version 2‘ (IGI v2). It came into effect on 8th September and provides each Diocese an “Instruction on Safeguarding for implementation in all Catholic canonical jurisdictions in Scotland and by all other groups and organisations in Scotland subject to a legitimate canonical authority of the Catholic Church”. IGI v2 was …
Pope Francis delivers “Thought for the Day” on Radio 4 The Pope has recorded a “Thought for the Day” message, broadcast at 7.45am on BBC Radio 4 today, Friday, 29 Oct 2021. The message can be heard here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0b113ly Dear BBC listeners, good morning! Climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have exposed our deep vulnerability and raised numerous doubts and concerns about our …
Bishop Stephen Robson recently announced the following Clergy appointments in the Diocese of Dunkeld: Fr Samuel Alabi MSP, parish priest at Our Lady of Sorrow’s, Fintry has been recalled for service to his Religious Congregation after seven years in the Diocese of Dunkeld. He will take up a new appointment in London. Mgr Neil Gallagher, at present parish priest in …
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (Dundee Branch) marked the Anniversary Witness of the passing of the Abortion Act in Dundee City Square, on Thursday 21st October, 6pm – 8pm. The group held their 18th consecutive, silent candlelight vigil. Their opening and closing prayers were read aloud, but individually prayers were said silently throughout the vigil. Organisers said, …