Whistleblowing

Press releases

Where employees are looking to raise concerns are often concerned about retaliation, either from the subject of the report or the organisation itself, our whistleblowing policy should reassure employees that the we welcome their concerns. The reporting person can be confident that we have procedures to handle concerns raised confidentially and most importantly that they will be protected and supported.

Parliament recognises the positive contribution of Catholic Education to Scotland

Press releases

The Scottish Parliament will tomorrow Tuesday 26th November 2019 debate Motion S5M-19246, on the Positive Contribution of Catholic Schools to Scotland. The motion proposed by Elaine Smith, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, states that“the Parliament recognises the positive contribution that Catholic schools have made to Scotland’s education system, in particular since the historic Education (Scotland) Act 1918 came into force, when …

New book honours Perth’s parish’s WW1 service

Parish News, Press releases

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the 1st Armistice Day, Steve Clayes, has completed his timely publication of a book to honour the service given by parishioners from St John’s, Perth, and by the former pupils from the parish school of St John’s, during World War I. Together with Deacon Harry Schnitker, parish historian Steve was the joint …

Learning to sing in the dark

Press releases

By Mary O’Duffin A recent visit to the island of South Uist for a family wedding was a rich and bittersweet experience. We journeyed through Skye, and chatted to cousins and aunts and Bishop Brian McGee on the ferry – after the ritual of Cal-Mac fish and chips. The remoteness of island life is a great leveller. Hebridean life is …

Aid to the Church in Need – Red Wednesday

Aid for the Church in Need, Press releases

ACN #RedWednesday Event sponsored by John Mason MSP, The Scottish Parliament. A multi-faith event for the people of Scotland to stand in solidarity with those who have been martyred for their faith. All religious intolerance is wrong and for too long the world has ignored religious persecution. Aid to the Church in Need would like to invite all parishioners to …