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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Archbishop joins Order of Holy Sepulchre at Falkland Palace
Archbishop Leo Cushley celebrated Mass in the Chapel Royal at Falkland Palace on Sunday (2 August) for members of the Scottish Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre […]
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. […]
Call for care reform ahead of assisted suicide vote
Bishop John Keenan has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s call for the serious gaps in palliative and social care to be addressed before the Westminster Parliament considers assisted suicide legislation. […]
Reflection: Praying for political leaders
Archbishop Leo Cushley appeared on BBC Radio Scotland this morning (Wednesday 29 July) to reflect on the responsibility of leadership in government. Watch below or on YouTube. Full transcript at […]