Fr Johney Raphael CST celebrated Mass with Bishop Stephen Robson, Canon Kevin Golden, Fr Mark Cassidy, Fr Samuel Alabi MSP and Fr Michael Carrie, in St Ninian’s Church, Dundee, on Tuesday 15th June 2021 at 7pm on the occasion of his 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the priesthood.
St Columba 1500 – Patronal Feast
Marking the 1500th anniversary of the birth of St Columba, Patron of Dunkeld Diocese, Mass was celebrated at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, at 11am on Sunday 13th June 2021. The celebrant was Bishop Stephen Robson. In order to emphasise the importance of this year, Fr Ross Crichton of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles, has composed a special Litany …
Mgr Basil O’Sullivan celebrates 65 years of Priesthood
Our much loved Mgr O’Sulllivan celebrates 65 years of priesthood. Monsignor Basil O’Sullivan, Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish in Dunblane will celebrate 65 years since his ordination as a priest on 17 June 2021. He has been the priest in Dunblane since 1988 and was one of the first to arrive at Dunblane Primary School following the terrible attack …
Confirmations at Arbroath
Staff and pupils from St Thomas’ Primary School, Arbroath, with Bishop Stephen Robson, Fr Andrew Marshall and Deacon Arthur Grant, after celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. (Photo courtesy of Eddie Mahoney)
Two new permanent deacons for Dunkeld diocese
Congratulations to Dunkeld’s two newest Permanent Deacons – Bert Miller, St Anthony’sKirriemuir, (left) and Jim Leary (Ss Peter & Paul’s Dundee) – ordained by Bishop Stephen Robson in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Sunday 30th May, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Eddie Mahoney).
New Knights at St Mungo’s, Alloa
Brothers from Councils 40; 636; 981 and Provincial Officers who attended the Full Knighthood Ceremony on Wednesday 2nd June in St Mungo’s RC Church. Alloa and supported the two Brothers who were raised to Full Knighthood. On Wednesday the 2nd June 2021 at St. Mungo’s. RC Church, Alloa Brother Brian Beaton PGK Province 3 presented Fr. Michael Carrie Parish Priest of …
Confirmations at Ss Leonard & Fergus, Dundee
Congratulations to all of the children from Fergus Primary, Dundee who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Stephen and Fr Alexander at Ss Leonard & Fergus Church, Dundee. Thanks to their teacher, Mr Christie and to the sponsors and parents for preparing our children so well.
Mass honours long service of retiring Headteacher
The annual Mass for teachers in Dunkeld Diocese, due to have taken place in February this year, was postponed due to the lockdown. Finally, on Thursday 3rd June, the teachers were able to come together to reflect on what has been one of the most difficult times for both staff and pupils in our Catholic Schools and across the whole …
1500th anniversary of St Columba’s birth
The 9th June this year is the Feast of St Columba, principal patron of the Diocese of Dunkeld, and marks the 1500th Anniversary of the birth of the Saint. Bishop Stephen Robson announced, “As it is an important feast for us, I hereby note that there will be a Mass of thanksgiving for the Feast of St Columba at 11am on …