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 […]
Internationally acclaimed sculptor to visit Cathedral
Internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz will visit St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh next month to speak about the inspiration behind his internationally recognised sculpture, Homeless Jesus. Schmalz, whose works […]
Summer events update
Mass for World Day of Grandparents & the Elderly: This day is an opportunity to honour the presence of older people in our families, parishes, and communities. Bishop John Keenan […]
Gillis Centre sale update
Preparations continue for the sale of the Gillis Centre complex in Edinburgh following the announcement earlier this year that the site will be placed on the market. Since then, work […]
Watch: Archbishop Leo on servant leadership
What does true Christian leadership look like today? Archbishop Cushley reveals how leadership rooted in Christ’s example can renew the Church and inspire a new generation of faithful disciples in […]
Support Stella Maris on Sea Sunday
When seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land. They do not know the locals and often don’t know who to turn to when […]
Clergy Moves
Archbishop Cushley has announced the following clergy moves: ▪ Mgr Philip Kerr (currently at St Mary Magdalene’s, Glenrothes) to become Parish Priest of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, North […]
Gallery: The St Margaret Pilgrimage, Dunfermline
Thanks to everyone who came to the St Margaret Pilgrimage in Dunfermline on Sunday. Special thanks to Fr Syriac Palakudiyil and everyone at St Margaret’s Church for being generous hosts!