Bishop Brian in Rome for second session of Synod

Bishop Brian McGee is in Rome to represent the Catholic Church in Scotland at the second session of the Synod. The task of the Synod, which begins on Wednesday, is […]
Buffer Zone law comes into force in Scotland

A new law which makes it illegal to pray in parts of Scotland is now in force, writes the Catholic Parliamentary Office. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024 establishes […]
HOMILY: Red Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral

The annual Red Mass to mark the beginning of the new legal year in Scotland took place yesterday (Sunday 22 September) at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Members of the […]
GALLERY: Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage

People gathered at St Patrick’s in Edinburgh on Sunday for the Annual National Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage. The event is to pray for the beatification of Margaret Sinclair (1900-1925), a […]
WATCH: Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh

Find out about studying Catholic theology in Edinburgh this October with our Open Evening Webinar. It’s a chance to hear from course leaders of the MA in Applied Catholic Theology. […]
WATCH: Fr Gerard highlights role of St Patrick’s

Fr Gerard Hatton was invited to give the Time for Reflection at The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. He highlighting the role of St Patrick’s Church, Edinburgh, summarising how all churches […]
Happy retirement to Canon Holuka and Fr McInnes!

Canon Ryszard Holuka and Fr John McInnes retire from active ministry today (Friday 6 September). Canon Holuka (below) was ordained at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh in 1974 and celebrated […]
WATCH: Video series to prepare for Holy Year 2025

In preparation for the Jubilee Year, the Holy Father has asked us to study the documents of the Second Vatican Council. Being Catholic has produced a new video series, suitable […]
Clergy appointments update

Here is a reminder of the clergy appointments that take effect officially on Friday 6 September 2024. The moves were first announced in June 2024 on this website. Archbishop Cushley […]
GALLERY: Day for Altar Servers

Archbishop Cushley thanked youngsters from across the Archdiocese at The Day for Altar Servers at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. He told them: “I am very grateful for the work […]