Photos by Eddie Mahoney Watch out for a special feature on Our Lady of Victories – featuring a look back at the parish’s Centenary Celebrations – in next week’s new edition of Dunkeld News.
Parishes are saddened to learn of the death of Father Colin Golden
News of Fr Colin Golden’s death was announced at Sunday Masses in parishes across Dunkeld – many of these parishes had their own fond memories of the popular priest. When Fr Colin was ordained on June 24th, 1998, in the parish of Ss Leonard and Fergus’, Dundee it have might have been said that he was a late vocation to …
90th Anniversary Mass for St John’s High
Mgr Ken McCaffrey with Mr Sean Hagney (headteacher) and senior pupils from St John’s High School, Dundee at Ss Peter & Paul’s Church for the 90th Anniversary of the founding of their school.
Obligation returns for Sunday Mass and Holidays
In a “Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Scotland” issued this weekend 27/28 November, Scotland’s Catholic bishops have announced that with effect from Sunday 2 January 2022 the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holydays of obligation will be reinstated. Th letter is read here by Mgr Patrick McInally. The requirement was dispensed at the beginning of the pandemic …
Forebank invites you…
The 170th anniversary of the opening of St Mary, Our Lady of Victories Church, Forebank Road, Dundee will be celebrated on Sunday 28 November at the 11.15am Mass. A warm welcome is extended to all former parishioners and friends and all those with an association to St Mary’s to join us for this special Mass. Refreshments afterwards in the Church Hall.
Advent Day – open to all
Join us for a gentle introduction to the new Liturgical year with the Gospel of Luke and an opportunity to hear the vision of our beloved Holy Father Pope Francis for our Church at this time. It will take place at the new Pastoral Centre, the hall of St Mary’s, Forebank, Church, Forebank Road, on Saturday 4 December at 10am. You are …
Coming anniversary dates
Masses for deceased Priests who have died since the pandemic for whom we were unable to celebrate the full Requiem Mass with a full congregation: Mgr Charles Hendry RIP – Mass will be offered for Mgr Hendry on Thursday, 25th November, 2021 at 7pm in St John the Baptist’s, Perth. First Anniversary Mass for Bishop Emeritus Vincent Logan RIP on Friday, 14th January, …
Progress made but time is running out
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 …
Pope’s message to Scotland’s Catholics at the end of COP 26
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.…