The retreat for women ages 18-35 will be a balance of liturgical and personal prayer, recreation and silent times, talks on growing in the spiritual life, spending time with other Christian young women and the Dominican Sisters, and enjoying the peace of the atmosphere of Greyfriars Convent, Elgin.
A suggested donation of £30 for the weekend. Continue reading
This entertaining and informative guide explains the meanings of bird names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them. The universal system of ‘scientific’ names, based largely on Greek and Latin, is used in all good bird books and assists birdwatchers around the world in figuring out exactly what they are looking at. While some of the names are fairly self-explanatory – such as Troglodytes for wren, meaning ‘cave – dweller’ – others are mysterious – Caprimulgus for nightjar, for example, meaning ‘goat-sucker’. Continue reading
Join us to celebrate the feast of St John Ogilvie at the Diocesan shrine of his birthplace where he was born in 1579.
Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas’ Church, Keith at 14:00.
Main Celebrant and Homilist will be Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB.
Refreshments follow Mass in St Thomas’ Church Hall.
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As part of the St John Ogilvie celebrations, we will once again be offering a Walking Pilgrimage from St Peter’s, Buckie to St John Ogilvie shrine at St Thomas’, Keith organised by Uplifting Walks on Saturday 9 March. Continue reading
A special Mass has been organised on Monday 11 March at 12 noon to celebrate the anniversaries of ordination of three members of our presbyterate, and one deacon. Continue reading
To celebrate the Centenary of the founding of Craiglockhart College of Education, a Reunion Rally has been planned for Saturday 11th May 2019 in Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus. Continue reading
A monthly Mass in the French Language is held at St Joseph’s, Woodside (Aberdeen) at 18:00, usually celebrated by Bishop Hugh Gilbert, OSB.
The next dates for the French mass are:
“Jesus went on his way …journeying to Jerusalem.” Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem is the backbone, the spinal cord of the Gospel of Luke. He turns his face towards Jerusalem. He goes there consciously and deliberately, knowing he must fulfil his destiny there. He goes, we learn from the Gospel of John, to be lifted up and gazed upon. He goes there “to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad” (Jn 11:52). Jerusalem means “the vision of peace”. Continue reading
Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2019? The Catholic Church in Scotland is now inviting enquiries from those considering applying for seminary. #priesthood2019 Continue reading