Bishops’ statement on Pope Leo’s new encyclical
The Bishops of Scotland warmly welcome Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, as a timely and insightful contribution to one of the defining questions of our age. […]
Men take step towards becoming permanent deacons
Two men took a step closer to becoming Permanent Deacons at the weekend. Tony Ward was instituted as Lector (reader) by Archbishop Cushley at St Bennet’s in Edinburgh. Tony is […]
Prayers for the Holy Land at St Mary’s Cathedral
Last night (Wednesday 20 May) people gathered for Sung Vespers with prayers for the Holy Land at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Archbishop Cushley said: “When I was at the […]
Archbishop addresses General Assembly on Christian Unity
Archbishop Leo Cushley has addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, highlighting the importance of ecumenical friendship and cooperation between Christians in Scotland. He praised the ongoing work […]
Message for Communications Sunday
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I want to share with you an encounter I had recently before Sunday Mass. A young man appeared outside the Cathedral as the regulars were entering. […]
Fr Basil completes Camino de Santiago!
Congratulations to Fr Basil Clark who has completed his 100km sponsored walk of the Camino de Santiago! He arrived at Santiago Cathedral on Sunday (10 May), finishing his seven-day pilgrimage […]
Countdown to Scottish Parliament Election
Scotland is preparing to go to the polls for the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May. To help you prepare to vote, the Catholic Parliamentary Office has a comprehensive […]
Archbishop’s Thought for the Day: Overcoming barriers
“Over the weekend, a Kenyan runner achieved what for decades seemed impossible: completing a competitive marathon in under two hours. “Sabastian Sawe broke the world record to complete the London […]
Religious Sisters mark 75 years of profession
Sisters Anne Elizabeth (Nan) Mackinnon (99) and Margaret Pope (96) of the Society of the Sacred Heart mark an incredible 75 years of profession to the Religious Life. A Mass […]
Join the Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage
The Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage is on Saturday 13 June and is organised by St Mary’s Cathedral. It is approximately 26kilometres, taking in Castle Hill, Costorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid […]