A Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Walshingham and Saintly sites of the North East of England, led by Bishop Hugh, OSB, will take place from 1-8 July 2020. Continue reading
Service of Readings and Carols
StandardThe annual Service of Readings and Carols at St Mary’s Cathedral, Huntly Street, Aberdeen will take place on Monday 9 December at 18:30. Please come along and join in the singing with the Aberdeen Diocesan Choir, African Choir, Gospel Choir and children from St Joseph’s, Holy Family and St Peter’s Primary Schools. Continue reading
Concert of Medieval & Renaissance Music
StandardA concert of Medieval & Renaissance Music from England, Scotland and Ireland performed by The Musick Fyne Soloists will be held at St Lawrence’s Church, Dingwall on Sunday 24th November 2019, 1500-16:00 in aid of Maggie’s Highland.
Christmas Ramble 2019
StandardDate: Saturday, 30th November 2019
Mileage: 6 miles
Meeting Point: St Joseph’s Church, AB24 4AQ
Walk Leader: Sabrina Maguire Email me
You are invited to our annual Christmas Ramble on Saturday 30th November starting at St Joseph’s, Woodside, Aberdeen!
Statement of the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE): Fall of the Berlin Wall
StandardOn the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, EU Bishops call upon all Europeans to work together towards a free and united Europe “through a renewed process of dialogue […] for a common peaceful future”.The statement was adopted by the Assembly of COMECE, which is composed of the Bishop-Delegates of the Episcopates of the EU. H.E. Mgr. Overbeck (Germany), Vice President of COMECE commented on the statement: “it is a call on the European people to cooperate in solidarity”.
To view the letter visit: 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: EU Bishops call for a renewed process of dialogue
For more information about COMECE visit their website: comece.eu
An Evening on the Camino
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Homily for Mass in Commemoration of the Canonisation of St John Ogilvie
StandardOn this day in 1976, in St Peter’s, Rome, John Ogilvie was canonized. There’s a full account in the Scottish Catholic Directory of 1978, pp. 432-437. Andrew Mann read the 1st reading and Colin Stewart, here tonight as Dean, was there too, a new student in the Scots College. Last Sunday, 13 October 2019, in Rome, another John was canonized, John Henry Newman – the first canonization of a Brit since our local hero, 43 years ago. It was good to be there. Tonight, rather than speak about either John directly, let me say something about the Catholic practice of canonization. What’s it about? Continue reading
SSVP Scotland – Ozanam News
StandardDid you know that the SSVP Scotland (Society of St Vincent dePaul Scotland) publish a magazine three times per year filled with recent news, interesting articles and upcoming events? Why not download the latest edition below and take a look! Continue reading
Homily for the Anniversary of the Dedication of St Mary’s Cathedral
StandardToday we keep the anniversary of the dedication of this Cathedral. It’s great to have Sunday for this. In the Gospel, Jesus clears the temple. He’s asked for a sign. He replies: ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will rebuild it.’ He was speaking, says St John, of the temple of his body. The sign was his resurrection on the third day. The sign was his victory over death. Continue reading
Encounter Christ Retreats for Young, Single Catholic Women
StandardThe Dominican Sisters invite Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 35 to a peaceful and refreshing weekend away with Christ.
The retreat is held on the weekends of 8-10 November 2019 and 27-29 March 2020 at Greyfriars Convent in Elgin. There is a £30 suggested donation. Continue reading