Iona Pilgrims

Pupils from St John’s RC Academy, Perth, were accompanied by their chaplain, Mgr Martin Drysdale, on the school’s annual pilgrimage to Iona. There was time to take in the stunning western isles scenery along the way with a visit to Tobermore en route. On Iona the group walked to St Columba’s Bay, where Columba first landed in Scotland from his …

First Communions – 3rd June 2018

Congratulations to the children who received their First Communion at St John the Baptist’s RC Church, Perth on Sunday 3rd June. Pictured here with (L-R) Mr Sean Hagney (St John’s Academy Headteacher), Mrs Susan McLaggan, Fr Bogdan Palka, Mgr Martin Drysdale and Deacon Len Moir.

International Party – song, dance and delicacies

The parish of St John the Baptist, Perth, continues to be enriched its international communities. In the early years, Scottish Highlanders and the Irish communities arrived in Perth in search of a better way of life. The Italians and a first generation of Polish families joined the parish during the 20th century. Their contribution over the past 175 and more …

Communications Sunday 2018

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ In his message for Communications Sunday this year, Pope Francis reminds us that Communication is part of God’s plan for us, allowing us to express and share all that is true, good, and beautiful. But he warns us, that when we yield to our own pride and selfishness, we can distort our ability …