Scotland rejects assisted suicide
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill was defeated by 69 votes to 57 at Holyrood last night. Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, […]
Watch: Kill the Bill
The Assisted Dying for Terminally ill Adults (Scotland) bill is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation to come before the Scottish Parliament. It fundamentally alters the human perspective […]
Rose receives Archdiocesan medal
Congratulations to Rose Hardie who received the Archdiocesan Medal this morning during Mass at St Andrew’s Church in Livingston. The award recognises her commitment to Catholic education and the Church […]
Young Catholics inspired at record-breaking pro-life conference
Young people from across the Archdiocese recently attended the best-attended SPUC Youth Conference ever. Themed “The Culture Awakens”, the conference brought together nearly 300 young pro-life advocates from across the […]
Christian leaders to MSPs: reject Assisted Suicide
A coalition of senior Christian leaders has issued an open letter to MSPs, calling on them to vote against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill at the upcoming […]
Call for funding clarity after VAT refund scheme ends
Christian leaders in Scotland have expressed concern over the future of historic churches due to the closure of a crucial funding scheme. The UK Government announced that the Listed Places […]
Bishops’ statement on Religious Education
Statement on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill The Bishops thank the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) and the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary […]
Church prepares to welcome new Catholics!
It was a joyful occasion at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh yesterday when around 150 catechumens/candidates attended the Rite of Initiation. Archbishop Cushley told them: “We have this wonderful opportunity […]
Archbishop’s Ash Wednesday Message at Holyrood
Archbishop Cushley led the annual Ash Wednesday service at the Scottish Parliament earlier today. The annual gathering is an opportunity for MSPs and parliament staff to pray together, listen to […]
Watch: explore the call to the priesthood
Have you ever felt a quiet nudge in your heart, a sense that God might be asking something more of you? Bishop John Keenan invites men who feel called to […]