On Wednesday 21st June, Fr Gregory Umunna welcomed Fr Chris Doig, a son of the parish at St Stephen’s, Blairgowrie, as the newly ordained priest returned to his home parish to celebrate a Votive Mass for the Solemnity of St Joseph. The parish had proudly produced four priests since it opened in 1856 – the last one was 104 years ago.

Proud parents, Kamila and Alec Doig with the newly ordained Fr Chris Doig – and Deacon Malcolm Hutchison (left) and Fr Gregory Ummuna (right)

Following the Mass Fr Chris cut a celebration cake