‘Explore your Vocation’: Hannah’s story
As we mark Vocations Awareness Week, we are sharing stories from people who have responded to God’s call in different ways and are discerning where He may be leading them. […]
Gillis Centre update: site placed on market
The Gillis Centre complex in Edinburgh has today (Monday 14 September) been formally placed on the market for sale. The Archdiocese announced in April that the site at 100 Strathearn […]
Proposed abortion motion raises profound ethical concerns
Here is a statement from Anthony Horan, Director of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office regarding proposals to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. It follows reports of […]
Archdiocesan pilgrims join thousands at March for Life
Parishioners from across the Archdiocese travelled to London on Saturday for the annual March for Life UK, the country’s largest pro-life gathering. It was an early start, with the group […]
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 […]
September news & events update
Here are forthcoming events in the Archdiocese and nationally in September. This month is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and today (1 Sep) is the Feast of St […]
Galashiels pupils win prize in national Care for Creation competition
Pupils at St Margaret’s Primary School in Galashiels have won second prize in a national Care for Creation competition organised by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. The school received £150 […]
Bishop’s final appeal to Catholics ahead of assisted suicide vote
Bishop John Keenan has urged Catholics across Scotland to contact their MPs ahead of the return of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to the House of Commons […]
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 […]