Parishioners from St Bernadette’s, Tullibody and the surrounding parishes gathered to celebrate Fr Mike Freyne’s 40th anniversary. Fr Mike was joined by Bishop Stephen and many of his fellow priests for the occasion.
New chaplain appointed to Dundee and Abertay Universities
Bishop Stephen has announced the appointment of Fr Gregory Murphy OP as Chaplain to the University Catholics of the University Catholics of Dundee and Abertay as from the beginning of September of this year in succession to Fr Michael Carrie. He will be assisted by Deacon Charles Hendry and two of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Fr …
New Vicar Episcopal for Education
Bishop Stephen has announced the appointment of the important post of Vicar Episcopal for Education, in succession to Mgr Ken McCaffrey. The new Vicar Episcopal will be Fr Tom Shields PhB STL PhD. Fr Tom will be eminently qualified for this post with his academic and pastoral background and be able to fullfil this ministry of support in the Diocese …
Church hits back at ‘non-inclusive’ Tweet
The Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office, Anthony Horan has sent a copy of the Catholic church’s anti bullying strategy to Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, after a controversial Tweet in which she suggested “inclusive education” was not supported in Catholic schools. In a message to the Labour leader, Anthony Horan said; “Catholic schools challenge discrimination and bullying on any …
Scottish Parliament examines culture of fear for those with a faith
Giving evidence to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee of the Scottish Parliament today (15th June 2017) Anthony Horan, Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office claimed; “a culture of fear prevents people from being open about their faith.” Mr Horan who was giving evidence to MSP’s on the topic of bullying and harassment in schools, with an emphasis on anti-religious …
Church responds to BMA Motion on Abortion
In a letter to Scotland’s catholic parishes, the Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office, Anthony Horan has urged catholic members of the BMA to sign an open letter to the organisation urging delegates to the BMA conference next Tuesday (27 June) to reject a motion calling for abortion to be decriminalised. In the latter Anthony Horan points out that support …
Candidacy Mass for Andrew Marshall
On Pentecost Sunday, a group of 4th Year seminarians at St Mary’s College, Oscott, were accepted as Candidates for Holy Orders. Among them was Andrew Marshall, a seminarian for the diocese of Dunkeld. During the Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter Doyle of Northampton, Andrew was officially accepted as a candidate by the Church, this is a major milestone in his …
Annual Schools Mass
Staff and pupils from Our Lady’s Primary School in Perth were hosts at Dunkeld Diocese’s Annual Schools Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee. Bishop Stephen Robson concelebrated the Mass for Our Lady’s Chaplain, Fr Colin Golden and priests and school chaplains from across the dioceses. The music for the liturgy was ably supported by staff and pupils from St John’s …