Bishop Steven Robson visited St Columba’s, Cupar, on Sunday 20th January, to honour its parish priest as a newly appointed Monsignor, an honorary chaplain to the Pope. Mgr Pat was most recently appointed as Provost to Dunkeld’s Cathedral Chapter of Canons, following the retiral of Provost Ken McBride. His appointment as a Monsignor comes as recognition by the wider Church …
Journey of Faith – talks recommence
Canon Kevin Golden’s popular adult formation series, Journey of Faith, restarts this week, on Wednesday 23rd January, at 7.30pm, at the Diocesan Centre, 24-28 Lawside Road, Dundee, DD3 6XY. All are welcome – especially those who are joining the Church at Easter – indeed everyone who is searching to gain a deeper insight into scriptures and the liturgy. The talks …
Dunkeld to launch initiative to bring lapsed Catholics back to the Church
Dunkeld Diocese to establish ‘School of Catechists’ for new evangelisation, Our are hoping that a catechesis programme beginning this weekend can help bring lapsed Catholics back to the fold and ‘create a Church of missionary disciples.’ In a pastoral letter released last month, Bishop Stephen Robson of Dunkeld revealed that 2019 would be a ‘Year of Re-Evangelisation.’ These efforts will …
Fr James McCruden RIP
The family and friends and the priests and people of the Diocese of Dunkeld mourn the death of Fr James McCruden who died in the early evening of Sunday, 30th December, the feast of the Holy Family. RIP. Father Jim was Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Callander, St Fillan’s, Doune and Killin and was a much loved and compassionate pastor …
Christmas and New Year Masses 2018
PARISH MONDAY 24th DEC CHRISTMAS DAY MONDAY 31st DEC NEW YEAR’S DAY St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee 11.30pm, Carols 12, Midnight Mass 11am, Mass 6pm, Mass 9am, Mass 11am, Mass St Clement’s, Dundee 6.30pm, Carols 7pm, Christmas Vigil 10.30am, Carols 11am, Mass 9am, Mass 11am, Mass St Columba’s, Dundee 6pm, Carols 6.30pm, Christmas Vigil 11am, Mass 10.30am, Mass St Mary’s …
Jubilarians in Rome
Two of Dunkeld’s priests were invited to celebrate the Feast of St Andrew in Rome and celebrate Mass at the Pontifical Scots College, Rome. Fr Tony McCarthy, who celebrated his 60th anniversary earlier this year, was accompanied by Fr Tobias Okoro who marked his silver jubilee this year too. They both enjoyed the hospitality of the Rector, staff and students.
ADVENT PASTORAL LETTER FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Please download an share a copy of the Pastoral Letter here. Curial Office, 24-28 Lawside Rd. DUNDEE. DD3 6XY email: bishop@dunkelddiocese.org.uk My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I write to you on this Third Sunday of Advent when the theme of JOY is central to the Liturgy: Gaudete!, Rejoice! Today we are encouraged to be joyful at the coming …
Christmas Mass for those who work in health care and hospitality industries
There will be an evening Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, at 6.00 p.m. on Christmas day for the benefit of those who work in health care and hospitality industries, so that they me fulfil their Christmas Obligation. Canon Kevin invites you to intimate this news item in your church bulletin for those who may find it difficult to attend …
Bambinello Blessing
On the 3rd Sunday of Advent, churches around the diocese, and across the world, will respond to Pope Francis reminder that this coming Christmas reminds us of the fundamental truth of our faith, and in front of the manger we will be able to receive a special Joy today just thinking that in the newborn Jesus, we see the Face …