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 …

Reception of Remains – followed by Holy Mass for Fr Colin Golden

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6pm, Thursday 9th December, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Perth – celebrant Bishop Stephen Robson. The original livestream has been updated. The Catholic community of Perth had been well served by St John’s Church, Melville Street which opened in 1832 and by St Mary’s Kinnoull which opened as a Redemptorist Monastery in 1869. However, after World War II, it became apparent …

Funeral arrangements for Fr Colin Golden

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Bishop Stephen Robson has confirmed the following arrangements for the funeral of Fr Colin Golden, parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Perth. 6pm, Thursday 09 December 2021Reception of Fr Colin’s body into Our Lady of Lourdesfollowed by Holy Mass. 12 noon, Friday 10 December 2021Requiem Mass Thereafter to the graveside at Wellshill Cemetery, Perth Livestream If a stable connection …

Progress made but time is running out

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As the COP26 Climate Conference draws to a close in Glasgow, Scotland, the Holy See’s delegation at the summit expresses its appreciation for the commitments states have made in the battle against climate change. However, the delegation also reiterates the need for agreement on a clear roadmap to fill gaps that have emerged. By Vatican News staff reporter In a …

COVID-19 measures update

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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 …

Clergy changes – Autumn 2021

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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 …