Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who was Pope from April 2005 to February 2013, died earlier today aged 95. He was the second pope in history to visit the UK in 2010. The 2010 Visit began in Edinburgh on 16 September 2010 he became the first pontiff to visit Scotland in 28 years. He was given a specially designed Papal tartan scarf which he wore on a day of many memorable moments which started …
TO ALL PRIESTS, DEACONS, RELIGIOUS AND PEOPLE OF THE DIOCESE OF DUNKELD28th December 2022 Feast of the Holy Innocents Dear brothers and sisters,Very recently I received from Archbishop Gugerotti, the Papal Nuncio, a letter from Pope Francis stating that he had accepted my resignation as Bishop of Dunkeld under Canon 401, para 2, on grounds of failing health. In his own covering letter, the Nuncio …
Bishop Stephen Robson presents the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice to Mrs Fiona McLagan, retired headteacher at St John’s High School, Dundee. Fiona and Bishop Stephen are joined here by Fiona’s husband, Ian, daughter Rachel, son Daniel and her mum Sheila. Fiona qualified as a Teacher of Physical Education in 1979, graduating with a Batchelor of Education in Physical Education from …
Fr Andrew Clark, who recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his priestly ordination, and Mgr Pat McInally who celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination earlier this year, joined with other jubilarians from across Scotland. Canon Andrew said, “It is really difficult to say quite how special yesterday was. So privileged to concelebrate the Mass at the tomb of …
The quarterly newsletter of the Bishop of Dunkeld – with the latest news from parishes and schools across the diocese.
Primary 4/5 children at St Thomas’ Primary, Arbroath, celebrated the start of Advent with a School Mass. The pupils of P4/5 helped prepare and lead the Mass which was celebrated by Fr Andrew Marshall. Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Reid said, “The children read beautifully and our Advent wreath, which was made by one of our parents, was blessed by Fr Andrew. …
All welcome – Christmas Carol Service at Ss Peter & Paul’s, Dundee, at 3pm on Sunday 18th December 2022 – retiring collection in aid of the Dunkeld Lourdes Fund.
As with the previous two years, our parish communities have continued to be affected by the Covid 19 Pandemic throughout 2022. We have witnessed a very gradual reintroduction of ministries throughout the Diocese as we all begin to experience this new situation. Despite this, the work of safeguarding within our diocese has continued to be prominent within parish and diocesan …
PART TIME ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE POSITION Role: to provide administrative support to the Home Manager in a busy Care Home. 24 Hours per week; Hourly Rate £15/hour. Please email enquiries@stmaryscarehome.co.uk to note your interest and request a job description and application form. Closing Date: 16 December 2022 for applications.