On 27th May 2024, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis had nominated Canon Andrew McKenzie as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld.

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Following the sad passing of Bishop-elect Martin Chambers, Canon McKenzie will succeed Bishop Stephen Robson who retired on health grounds in 2022. Since then, the diocese has been administered by Canon Kevin Golden.

Reacting to his appointment, Canon McKenzie said:

I am humbled by the trust that Pope Francis has placed in me by inviting me to be the next Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld. With faith in God’s guidance, and with some nervousness, I accepted his invitation.

I look forward to getting to know the priests and people of the diocese and to joining them in the work of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I take courage in the understanding that I will not be working alone, for each of us has a role to play in the work of evangelisation.

I have good memories of the diocese from a previous role as Director of Priests for Scotland when I was a regular visitor to Dundee at the invitation of Bishop Vincent Logan. I look forward to reconnecting with people and places.

I know that this has been a difficult time for the Diocese of Dunkeld with the unexpected death of Bishop-elect Martin Chambers. We remember him and continue to pray for his eternal rest.

Responding to the news, Diocesan Administrator Canon Golden said:

The Diocese of Dunkeld joyfully receives the news of Fr. Andrew McKenzie being nominated as the Bishop of Dunkeld by our Holy Father Pope Francis. The priests, deacons, religious and lay people of Dunkeld look forward to welcoming him and the leadership he will exercise as our Shepherd. We ask of the Lord many blessings for him, and we shall keep him in our prayers each day.

Commenting on the appointment, Bishop Keenan said:

I congratulate Fr Andrew as he prepares to become the next Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld, and I thank him for accepting the Holy Father's appointment. On behalf of the people of the Diocese of Paisley, I assure him of our prayers as he prepares for episcopal ministry.

Welcoming the appointment of the Administrator of his Cathedral, Archbishop Nolan of Glasgow said:

May I congratulate Fr Andrew McKenzie on his appointment as Bishop and may I also congratulate Dunkeld Diocese who now acquires a fine priest as their leader and guide. In his 36 years of priestly service the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the wider Church in Scotland have benefited from his talent, his commitment, his perseverance, and the high standards he has set in a variety of ministries. He has shown care for parishioners and care for his fellow priests, with a devotion also to the worthy celebration of liturgy and the praise and worship of God.

Born 15th October 1964 in Glasgow, Canon McKenzie was ordained a Priest on 31st October 1988.