Bishop Keenan: Scotland must stand with both mother and child
Bishop John Keenan has issued the following statement in response to the Scottish Government’s position on abortion law and plans for later-stage abortion services in Scotland. “I note with concern […]
Fr Piotr publishes new book to support church roof appeal
Fr Piotr Krakowiak SAC, Administrator of Ss Ninian & Triduana in Restalrig, Edinburgh, has published a new book to help raise funds for repairs to the church roof. A Pallottine […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s On in August
Here is a summary of events taking place in the Archdiocese and beyond. Browse the events below and click on the links for full details and booking information where required. […]
Pontifical Scots College in Rome is sold
The sale of the former Pontifical Scots College building on the Via Cassia in Rome has been completed. Since 1964, the Via Cassia building has been home to generations of […]
Gallery: Ordination of Matthew McCafferty
Some of the wonderful images from the Ordination to the Priesthood of Matthew McCafferty at St Mary’s in Bathgate last night.
Homily: Funeral of Fr Allan Ocdenaria
My dear friends, a renewed word of warm welcome to Fr Allan’s sisters, Concepcion, Marichu and her husband Atley, who join us today as we say goodbye to their beloved brother […]
Support the Day for Life Collection
The National Day for Life Collection takes place in parishes on Sunday 21 June. The collection is split 50/50 between the Archdiocese and the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. The Day […]