Meeting Pope Francis: ‘a shining moment’
Archbishop Cushley organised a meeting between Pope Francis and the Very Revd Derek Browning in 2017. Here, the former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland reflects […]
THIS SUNDAY: St Margaret’s Pilgrimage, Dunfermline
Join hundreds of people in Scotland’s ancient capital of Dunfermline on Sunday 8 June for the annual St Margaret Pilgrimage. The highlight of the event is the colourful procession of […]
Couples celebrate Marriage at Cathedral
Archbishop Cushley blessed married and engaged couples at Holy Mass last night in a celebration of Marriage. The annual event at in St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, sees couples gather to […]
Fr Ninian’s Mass at Everest base camp
An Edinburgh-based priest has celebrated Holy Mass at Everest base camp as part of a pilgrimage for peace. Fr Ninian Doohan, of St Patrick’s Church in The Cowgate, had an […]
Catholic represents King Charles at General Assembly
Lady Elish Angiolini has become the first practicing Catholic to represent His Majesty King Charles at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. She told the General Assembly that […]
Bill to legalise assisted suicide passes first vote
A bill to legalise doctor-assisted suicide has passed an initial vote at The Scottish Parliament. The first-stage vote passed by 70 votes to 56 and needs two more phases of […]
Matthew and Kieran ordained deacons
Congratulations to Matthew McCafferty and Kieran Burt who were ordained deacons in Rome by Archbishop Cushley. The ceremony took place yesterday at St Paul Outside the Walls and represents their […]
Q&A: My journey to the diaconate
This Saturday Matthew McCafferty from Bathgate (centre, main pic) will be ordained a Deacon in Rome by Archbishop Cushley. It is a final step for the 30-year-old seminarian on his […]
Scotland congratulates Pope Leo XIV
People from across Scotland have offered congratulations following the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope XIV. Archbishop Cushley posted on X: “On behalf of the people and clergy of […]
Fr Ninian witnesses Catholic faith in Nepal
Wellwishers have helped an Edinburgh-based priest smash a fundraising target to help the poorest parish in Kathmandu. Fr Ninian Doohan aimed to raise £750 for the community project at St […]