Canon Gowans meets Pope Leo in Rome
Canon Brian Gowans, of St Serf’s Parish in Kirkcaldy, recently met Pope Leo in Rome and presented him with a special book. The Song of the Poor is written by […]
A Chilling time for Freedom of Conscience in Scotland
At Christmas, Christians across Scotland gathered around the crib to contemplate the life of a vulnerable child; God entering our world as a baby in need of care, protection and love. […]
Get sponsored to attend SPUC Youth Conference
The Archdiocese has fully sponsored places to SPUC’s excellent Youth Conference from 27 February – 1 March 2026 in Staffordshire. Sponsorship is available to those aged 16-35 who are based […]
Day of Prayer, Justice & Peace
The Day of Prayer for Justice & Peace is this Sunday, 4 January 2026, which is the Feast of the Epiphany. Here is the pastoral letter from Archbishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow, and […]
Pope’s message for World Day of Peace
The annual World Day of Peace takes place on Thursday 1 January, which is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. The theme of Pope Leo XIV’s message […]
Celebrating the Gift of Life
Priests and parishioners gathered at St Margaret’s Chapel at The Gillis Centre, Edinburgh, to give thanks for the Gift of Life and to pray for the protection of the most […]
Bill celebrates 80 years as an altar server!
Congratulations to Bill Mawdsley (93) who has been awarded the Archdiocesan Medal for outstanding service to the Church. He has been an altar server for an incredible 80 years! Archbishop […]
Archbishop’s Christmas Homily
Here is the homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh, delivered at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, Christmas Midnight Mass, 2025. *** A very Merry Christmas to you […]
Charity champion Cath recognised by the Pope
A charity worker and former teacher from Kilsyth has been recognised by Pope Leo for her dedication to the charity and the Catholic Church. Cath McGrath became a volunteer for […]