Catechists gather for SPRED retreat
Thanks to all the catechists who attended out SPRED retreat on Saturday. SPRED (Special Religious Development) is a parish-based programme supporting children and adults with learning disabilities to grow in […]
Bishop’s final appeal to Catholics ahead of assisted suicide vote
Bishop John Keenan has urged Catholics across Scotland to contact their MPs ahead of the return of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to the House of Commons […]
New fund to help historic churches recover VAT on repairs
Scotland’s Catholic bishops have joined other religious leaders in welcoming a new £1 million fund to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland. Bishop John Keenan, President […]
Archbishop Cushley’s Homily, Festival Mass 2026
Archbishop Leo Cushley delivered this homily at the annual Festival Mass in St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sunday 16 […]
Update: Consultation on Diocesan Structures
Thank you to those who took part in the Archdiocesan online consultation on Diocesan Structures in Scotland. The survey ran from 5 June to 26 June 2026 and gathered 146 […]
Catholics encouraged to join the national conversation
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is encouraging Catholics across Scotland to take part in the UK Government’s National Conversation, which invites people to share their experiences of life in their […]
Acclaimed sculptor talks at Cathedral
Internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz will visit St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh to speak about the inspiration behind his internationally recognised sculpture, Homeless Jesus. Schmalz, whose works can be […]
Homily: Funeral Mass of Canon Leo Glancy
My dear friends, A renewed word of warm welcome to Canon Leo’s brother James and family who join us today as we say goodbye to their beloved brother and offer […]
Hibs Legend unveils plaque at St Patrick’s
A plaque marking the historic home of Hibernian Football Club has been unveiled at St Patrick’s Church in The Cowgate, Edinburgh. Hibs legend Pat Stanton performed the unveiling on Saturday, […]
St Gabriel’s celebrates Diamond Jubilee!
Congratulations to everyone at St Gabriel’s Church in Prestonpans, which marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of its present church on Sunday. Archbishop Leo Cushley celebrated Mass with parish […]