Celebrating Fr Tommy Geenan
Come and celebrate the life of the late Fr Tommy Greenan at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, this Thursday (8 May) at 7:30pm. Tommy was a priest of our Archdiocese who […]
Prayers for Pope Francis at Requiem Mass
Archishop Cushley today celebrated a Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, in memory of Pope Francis. Kate Forbes, the Deputy First Minister, was in attendance to represent the Scottish […]
Gallery: Encounters with Pope Francis
On the eve of the funeral of Pope Francis, we’ve gathered images of those based in the Archdiocese who came face-to-face with the Holy Father. Prayerfulness: Fr Jamie McMorrin, of […]
Archbishop’s tribute to Pope Francis
On the news of the death of Pope Francis, we will all have various reactions. Personally, I knew him and worked with him, so it’ll take a while for me […]
‘He wanted to bless our broken world’
Father Gerard Maguiness, who met Pope Francis in February, writes in The Scotsman about what the first Jesuit to be Supreme Pontiff meant to him. Father Maguiness is the general […]
‘He shared Christ’s mercy to all’
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Archbishop Cushley said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of The Holy Father’s death this morning. […]
Easter Sunday: ‘Jesus our Life’
Happy Easter! Here is the homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh, The Easter Vigil, 19 April 2025, at St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh. *** My dear […]
Good Friday: ‘Jesus the Truth’
Here is the Homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley on The Passion of the Lord, Good Friday, St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh. *** My dear friends, Last night in our celebration […]
Holy Thursday: ‘Jesus the Way’
Archbishop Cushley tonight celebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum. It is an important time for the Church because at the last supper […]
Clergy gather for Chrism Mass
More than 70 priests gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh last night for the annual Chrism Mass. The Chrism Mass is where the bishop consecrates the sacred chrism (a […]