Brothers from Councils 40; 636; 981 and Provincial Officers who attended the Full Knighthood Ceremony on Wednesday 2nd June in St Mungo’s RC Church. Alloa and supported the two Brothers who were raised to Full Knighthood. On Wednesday the 2nd June 2021 at St. Mungo’s. RC Church, Alloa Brother Brian Beaton PGK Province 3 presented Fr. Michael Carrie Parish Priest of …
Confirmations at Ss Leonard & Fergus, Dundee
Congratulations to all of the children from Fergus Primary, Dundee who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Stephen and Fr Alexander at Ss Leonard & Fergus Church, Dundee. Thanks to their teacher, Mr Christie and to the sponsors and parents for preparing our children so well.
Mass honours long service of retiring Headteacher
The annual Mass for teachers in Dunkeld Diocese, due to have taken place in February this year, was postponed due to the lockdown. Finally, on Thursday 3rd June, the teachers were able to come together to reflect on what has been one of the most difficult times for both staff and pupils in our Catholic Schools and across the whole …
1500th anniversary of St Columba’s birth
The 9th June this year is the Feast of St Columba, principal patron of the Diocese of Dunkeld, and marks the 1500th Anniversary of the birth of the Saint. Bishop Stephen Robson announced, “As it is an important feast for us, I hereby note that there will be a Mass of thanksgiving for the Feast of St Columba at 11am on …
A Time to Build and a Time to Mend Safeguarding News
Bishop Joseph Toal reports on the major changes that are being planned for how the Catholic Church in Scotland will continue to support and regulate safeguarding in the Church. I am very pleased to be able to report on the progress that has been made in our efforts to keep the young and the vulnerable safe. IN GOD’S IMAGE – the document …
Scottish Bishops respond to Pope’s initiative for a Synodial Church
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have welcomed a call from Pope Francis for a Synod on the theme of Synodality, to be held in 2023. Commenting on the announcement, Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland said; “Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and our Lady at the …
First Communion at St Pius X, Dundee
Congratulations to the children at St Pius X, Dundee, who celebrated their First Holy Communion with Fr Ninian Doohan.
Fr Jim’s 290 mile pilgrimage to help Calais refugee workers
Fr Jim Walls, Spiritual Director at Scots College, Rome, plans to walk from Iona to Lindisfarne this summer in solidarity with all those vulnerable people who flee their homes and are treated abysmally in Europe and the UK whilst seeking sanctuary. Linking the spiritual hearts of the missions of St Columba and St Cuthbert, Fr Jim’s pilgrimage will take 20 …
Dunkeld News – June 2021
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