Rev Dr George Whyte made Papal Knight
The Rev Dr George Whyte has been honoured for his commitment to dialogue between the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church. He was invested as a Papal Knight of […]
Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
We invite Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to this special day of advice, reflection and prayer on their role at their parish. Our theme for the event is ‘Mary, Mother […]
Vatican astronomer to visit Edinburgh for free event
The Vatican’s chief astronomer will speak at a free event in Edinburgh next month. Brother Guy Consolmagno will deliver a lecture entitled, “From Peru to Mars: New Worlds and Jesuit […]
A Scots priest in Rome
Fr Nick Welsh (pictured front right) describes his life as a priest in Rome, where he is Vice-Rector of the Pontifical Scots College. One of the strangest things about being […]
Bishops urge Scot Gov to reject ‘Conversion Therapy’ report
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s ‘expert’ advisory group’s report on “Ending Conversion Practices”, Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have issued the following statement. Statement The Church is pastorally sensitive to […]
Forthcoming events!
Join us at our range of events over the coming weeks. These include a Valentine’s Retreat for couples and our Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Female vocations Join […]
Lourdes 2023: Join us this summer!
Join us for the annual Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, which takes place 7-14 July 2023. Check out the below video (also on YouTube) and visit www.edinburgh-lourdes.com for all the details […]
HOMILY: Funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI
Archbishop Leo Cushley celebrated a Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at St Mary’s Cathedral today (Thursday 5 January). Below is his homily. […]
WATCH: Diploma in Catechetics – all you need to know
We’ve had brilliant feedback about our Diploma in Catechetics from the many people who have taken the course and we want YOU to take part. Make 2023 the year that […]
WATCH: Archbishop Cushley’s tribute to Benedict XVI
Archbishop Leo Cushley reflects on his fond memories of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in this Shalom World video. Watch more tributes on the Shalom World YouTube channel in its ‘Salt […]