Polish – All Saints Ball

Many aspects of life in Scotland have made her largely migrant Polish population feel ‘at home’ and welcome. At the same time, certain traditions have appeared more incomprehensible. Halloween, with its recent even stronger American overtones seems to be a step too far. Halloween would have be difficult enough, but it is followed closely with the anniversary of the Gunpowder …

UCM’s 70th Anniversary Mass

Members of the Union of Catholic Mothers at St John’s, Perth, celebrated the 70th Anniversary of their foundation. Bishop Stephen Robson celebrated Mass together with Fr Michael Carrie, Diocesan UCM Chaplain, and priests from throughout the diocesan who had served at St John’s, or as UCM chaplain over many years. National President, Pauline Porter, a member of the Perth branch, …