Permanent Deacons

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Congratulations to the two men who took the next steps on their journey to the Permanent Diaconate at a Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, this evening. Bishop Stephen Robson installed Perth’s Kris Jablonski as an Acolyte mean that he can hold the Roman Missal for the presider and help prepare the altar. An acolyte is also an extraordinary minister …

St John Ogilvie

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The St John Ogilvie 400th Anniversary National Pilgrimage, will be celebrated at the Kynoch Park in Keith on Saturday 4th July 2015.

Bishop’s Diary

Bishop's Diary

Monday, 22nd June – Friday, 26th June, 2015 Meetings re Apostleship of the Sea and Anscombe Centre, London Sunday, 28th June, 2015 6pm – Acolytate; Candidacy for Permanent Deacons, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee Thursday, 2nd July, 2015 7pm – 50th Anniversary of SCIAF Mass, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee Friday, 3rd July, 2015 7pm – 60th Anniversary Mass for Mgr. C. …

Stirling – Youth Event

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The Bishops Conference of Scotland is reluctantly having to cancel Stirling 2015 July 30-August 2 due to a lack of up-take on a national level. Says Dunkeld Youth Officer, Frankie McGuire, “This is a little bad news I’m afraid folks. Unfortunately the Bishops of Scotland have decided to cancel Stirling 2015 due to low uptake in some diocese. Here at …

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Pastoral Care

Would you be interested in coming to an awareness raising session on promoting good mental health and wellbeing? At a time when so many issues affect our lives and have an impact on how we feel, this session delivered by Susan Scott from PLUS, a local organisation, may be of value. It will take place on Friday 26 June between …

Job Vacancy – RE Primary Advisor

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The opportunity has arisen for a RE Primary Advisor to support curriculum development in primary schools within the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh and the Diocese of Dunkeld. This is a new role that requires a proven track record in religious education. Closing date Friday 19th June 2015. Interview date Friday 26th June 2015. Download here – Job Vacancy …

Nightfever Dundee – May 2015

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  Dundee’s second Nightfever Event took place in St Andrew’s Cathedral this evening with prayer, adoration, confessions and evangelisation. #NIGHTFEVER is an evening of #prayer, music, & encounter with #Jesus; an initiative of young people for #evangelisation serving #God & His church. #Revival

Pope Francis puts family at the heart of communication

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TO BE READ/PUBLISHED/DISTRIBUTED AT ALL MASSES ON 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 16/17 JUNE 2015 – 49th WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY My dear brothers and sisters in Christ “Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love” In his message for World Communications Day this year, Pope Francis has chosen communications within the family as his theme. He reminds …