JIM TOBIN James Tobin was born on 28, July 1939 in Bowhill, Fife. A twin with two older brothers. Unfortunately Jim’s mother died shortly after his birth. The children were brought up by their Irish granny Mary-Anne, their Aunt Mary and her brother Dick. They never married so as to bring up the boys. Jim went to the local Catholic …
New Provost for Cathedral Chapter
At a recent meeting of the Canons of the Cathedral Chapter, Mgr Basil O’Sullivan demitted office as the Provost and Mgr Kenneth McBride was elected to succeed him. Provost McBride will continue to serve as parish priest at St Ninian’s, Dundee. Other elections saw Mgr McCaffrey take up the role of secretary and Mgr Angelosanto as treasurer. The Canons meet …
Cupar Pilgrims in Fatima
To mark the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions at Fatima 42 parishioners from St Columba’s, Cupar, including a few outsiders, set off on Pilgrimage on 29th September. The group stayed in a lovely hotel in Tomar called Hotel Dos Templarios, which reflected the close connection between the town and the Templars over many years. A large Castle on the hill …
Mass for the Opening of St Francis PS, Dundee
Bishop Steven is assisted by Mgr Ken McCaffrey, (left) and Fr Tom Shields (Vicar Episcopal for Education) at Mass in Our Lady of Sorrows, Fintry, celebrating the Opening of St Francis Primary School, Dundee on Wednesday 4th October. Head teacher Mr Neil Loudon, welcome Bishop Stephen and representatives of Dundee City Council. “On behalf of the new community of St …
Vocations Mass
The priests and people of the Diocese of Dunkeld gathered in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on the feast of St Matthew to celebrate the annual Vocations Mass. A large number of senior pupils from the three Catholic secondary schools in the diocese were also present. Bishop Stephen Robson was the principal celebrant, and Diocesan Director of Priestly Vocations, Fr Michael …
Dunkeld Youth welcome Fr Samuel
> Retiring Diocesan Youth Officer, Frankie McGuire (second from the left), with members of Dunkeld Youth Service at a meeting with Fr Samuel Alabi, (Missionary Society of St Paul in Nigeria), MSP, Dunkeld’s newly appointed Director of Youth Formation.
Fr Gregory Umunna’s 20th Anniversary Mass
On Sunday 20th August, 2017, Fr Gregory’s and his fellow priests were joined by parishioners, past and present, and friends for a joyful celebration marking his 20th Anniversary of his priestly ordination. Full photo report – www.st-stephens-blairgowrie.org.uk/fr-gregorys-20th-anniversary-mass/