Term 4 Week 5 Newsletter 11.11.22
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www.lisslism.catholic.edu.auI don’t have live updates loaded right now, but I can summarize what has been reported recently about Lawside Convent and Diocesan Centre based on the latest publicly available items I could find.
Key points about Lawside Convent and Diocesan Centre
- There has been ongoing attention in Dundee and Dunkeld diocesan circles regarding the Lawside site, which has historically housed Lawside Academy and related convent facilities. Reports from early 2020s indicate the Convent and Pastoral Centre were identified as surplus to requirements and the property market was involved in discussions about its future use. This context suggests the site’s status has been subject to diocesan planning and possible redeployment of the buildings .
- In a 2022–2023 timeframe, the Marian Franciscans (a religious community) were invited to occupy and establish a convent/pastoral presence at Lawside, responding to a need for suitable space tailored to religious life, but subsequent developments indicate tensions or changes in that arrangement as leadership within the diocese changed. This indicates the site’s use has been dynamic and closely tied to diocesan leadership decisions .
- More recently, reporting has highlighted shifts in who occupies or uses the site, with coverage noting discussions about relocation or new housing/pastoral arrangements tied to the Lawside complex. The details point to a lifecycle of occupancy, sales or re-purposing considerations, and possible reconfiguration of the diocesan campus to align with current pastoral needs .
What this means for you
- If you’re seeking the very latest status (ownership, occupancy, or sale updates) for Lawside Convent and Diocesan Centre, I recommend checking the Dunkeld Diocese official site or their recent press releases, as well as local Dundee/Dunkeld parish communications. These sources are most likely to have the current, authoritative statement from the diocesan leadership.
- Local news outlets and church newsletters may also carry interim updates on occupancy changes or redevelopment plans for the Lawside site.
Would you like me to search for the most recent official statements or news articles specifically from the Dunkeld Diocese or Dundee area? If you can share a preferred date range, I can focus the search accordingly. I can also summarize any newly available statements in more detail if you’d like.