Dunkeld News – March 2022

Dunkeld News

The latest edition of the official newsletter of the Bishop of Dunkeld – now in its 40th year of publication – including 25 years online.

Rich and prayerful responses to Synod questionnaires

Press releases

Speaking at the training day for Dunkeld’s Synod Listeners and Facilitators, Bishop Stephen reported that there had been a “rich and prayerful” response to the diocese’s online questionnaire. “Following the inline launch at the beginning of February the questionnaire, intended to gather a snapshot of the experiences of parishioners, has been met with a very positive response.” “Following this initial …

Dundee SPUC’s 7th Afternoon for Life

Press releases

Bishop Stephen Robson in conjunction with the Dundee SPUC branch hosted the 7th Afternoon for Life in the in new Dunkeld Pastoral centre at Our Lady of Victories on 12th March. Around 40 delegates from all over the northeast listened to 4 pro-life speakers with presentations on assisted suicide and abortion.  The first half of the Afternoon covered two important strands …

Glasgow’s new archbishop

Press releases

Pope Francis has today (Friday 4 February 2022) appointed Bishop William Nolan, as Archbishop of Glasgow. The new Archbishop will succeed Archbishop Philip Tartaglia who died in January 2021. Bishop Nolan is currently the Bishop of Galloway. Reacting to the announcement, Bishop Nolan said;“I feel overwhelmed by the trust Pope Francis is putting in me by appointing me as Archbishop of Glasgow. …

Restoration of Mass Obligation in the Dioceses of Scotland

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In a message sent to all Catholic parishes in Scotland, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops will announce that the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is to be restored from Sunday 6th March. The letter written by the President of the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, will say that the obligation to attend will apply “Given the easing of restrictions in every other walk …

Scottish Catenian Weekend at Crieff

Catenian Association

As restrictions on the hospitality industry were relaxed last week in Scotland, members of the Catenian Association in gathered for its Annual Family Weekend at Crieff Hydro. The occasion was attended by the GB National President, David Arundale and his wife Maureen, who are undertaking a tour of Scotland to visit the Association’s Circles in Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth, …

Recruitment campaign for safeguarding agency

Press releases

Lady Rae has commissioned the recruitment agency Aspen People to manage a recruitment process that is open to anyone with the interest, experience and expertise that will shape the work of the new body which will be registered as a private company, limited by guarantee. Applications from people of all faith backgrounds and none will be considered.   Launching the recruitment campaign, Lady Rae …