Bishop John Keenan steps back for medical reasons
Bishop John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has announced that he is stepping back from his daily duties until further notice, following medical […]
Schoenstatt sisters celebrate centenary
Archbishop Cushley joined the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary in Campsie Glen on Saturday to celebrate the centenary of their founding in 1926. The Archbishop was the principal celebrant at a […]
Response to Calls for the Decriminalisation of Abortion in Scotland
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has issued the following statement in response to renewed calls for the decriminalisation of abortion in Scotland. Bishop John Keenan, President of the Marriage, Family […]
Gallery: Caritas Commissioning Service
Pupils from across the Archdiocese who joined us at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh yesterday for the Caritas Commissioning Service. Archbishop Leo Cushley commissioned the young people as they begin […]
Justice & Peace Scotland welcomes UK measures on Israeli settlements
Justice & Peace Scotland has issued the following statement on the UK Government’s announcement of a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further […]
Canon Pat Boylan retires after 49 years of priestly ministry
Canon Patrick Boylan retires from active ministry this weekend after 49 years of service as a priest of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. Over almost half a century, […]
Clergy moves and appointments
Archbishop Cushley has announced the following clergy moves and appointments. Fr Federico Dundas SJS (left) becomes Administrator of the parish of St Mary’s, Stirling (including St Margaret’s and Holy Spirit) […]
Bishops congratulate new UK Ambassador to the Holy See
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland (BCOs) has welcomed the appointment of Tammy Sandhu as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, following the formal presentation of her Letters of Credence […]
Bishops call for human dignity to shape Scot Gov priorities
As the Scottish Government prepares to publish its Programme for Government, bishops have called for human dignity and the common good to be at the heart of its priorities. Bishop […]
Hibs Legend unveils plaque at St Patrick’s
A plaque marking the historic home of Hibernian Football Club has been unveiled at St Patrick’s Church in The Cowgate, Edinburgh. Hibs legend Pat Stanton performed the unveiling on Saturday, […]