GIFT OF SANCTUARY LAMP MADE BY POLISH SOLDIERS On 3rd May 1941 there were celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Polish Constitution, and also of Our Lady, Queen of Poland, in St John’s RC Church in Perth. There was a ceremonial dedication and transfer of the a Sanctuary Lamp to St John’s. The Sanctuary lamp was made by craftsmen …
Gold Jubilee in Highland Perthshire (1926)
The golden jubilee of the opening of Holy Cross Church, Strathtay, Perthshire, was celebrated on Tuesday of last week. Fifty years ago, Mr. John Steuart, of Ballechin, on succeeding his uncle, Major Robert Steuart, as thirteenth Laird, found the building, which was on his property and had previously been in the occupation of the Episcopal Church of Scotland, standing empty, …
Memory Lane
1949 – St Patrick’s Night, Perth Do you remember events like this one? Can you help us identify these people? Do you have any photos of your own that you would like to share?
A memorial to Bishop Rigg
Following the death of Bishop George Rigg appeal was made thought the pages of The Tablet to fund the completion of the building of St John’s Church, Perth. Bishop Rigg was he first Bishop of Dunkeld following the Restoration of the Catholic Hierarchy in Scotland.
Re-opening of St John the Baptist’s RC Church – 9th May 1849
Perthshire Advertiser 3rd May 1849 ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL BE SOLEMNLY RE-OPENED ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th 1849 The Right Reverend the l.ord Bishop of Ceramis, Rt. Rev. Andrew Carruthers, will be attended by his Clergy The morning service, at Eleven o’clock, when High Mass will be celebrated and a sermon delivered. The Vespers Service, at 3pm.; after which a …