Cardinal Winning Lecture 2024
The title of this year's Cardinal Winning Lecture is Catholic Schools: In an increasingly secular context, who are we and what is our role?
The speaker is Philip Robinson, Chief Inspector of Catholic Schools for England & Wales.
It takes place on Saturday 20 April 2024 from 11.15am -12.30pm at the Saltire Lecture Theatre 438AB, James McCune Smith Building, University Avenue, Glasgow.
Holy Mass will precede the lecture in the University Chapel at 9:30am.
Reserve your place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cardinalwinninglecture2024/1176577
Philip Robinson
Philip took up the post of Chief Inspector to the Catholic Schools Inspectorate in July of 2023.
Prior to that, and for the last ten years, he served as the Religious Education Adviser to the Catholic Education Service which acts on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales to promote and sustain Catholic education in the 2,209 Catholic schools in that province. Before that he was the religious education adviser for the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
Prior to both advisory roles he was a teacher of religious education for fourteen years, including five years leading an ‘outstanding religious education department’. In addition to his professional commitments, Philip is also currently in the final year of his doctoral studies, focusing on the question of how Catholic religious education can remain authentically Catholic while still meeting the external societal and legal demands that are placed upon it.
Take part in Scotland's Pro-Life Chain in Lothian Road, Edinburgh on Saturday 27 April at 11am. More details to follow.
Event organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
What is Man? With Dr Thomas Anderson
Bishop John Keenam, of Paisley Diocese, gives a talk titled What is Man? Faith & Medicine
This talk is at the parish meeting rooms at 63 York Place. Followed by Confessions/Night Prayer and then refreshments. For information, contact Fr Robert Taylor frrobert@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
What is Man? With Bishop John Keenan
Bishop John Keenan, of Paisley Diocese, gives a talk titled What is Man? Faith & Reason.
This talk is at the parish meeting rooms at 63 York Place. Followed by Confessions/Night Prayer and then refreshments. For information, contact Fr Robert Taylor frrobert@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
What is Man? With Fr Gerard Hatton
Fr Gerard Hatton, of St Patrick's in Edinburgh, gives a talk titled What is Man? The Problem of Sin.
This talk is at the parish meeting rooms at 63 York Place. Followed by Confessions/Night Prayer and then refreshments. For information, contact Fr Robert Taylor frrobert@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
The annual St Margaret's Pilgrimage is on Sunday 23 June in Dunfermline and culminates with Mass at St Margaret's Church and a blessing with the relic of the saint.
Save the Date! Details to follow soon.
Join us at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh for Pathways of Hope: Catholic Social Teaching and Poverty.
Register at bit.ly/pathwaysofhopeevent (FREE EVENT)
The aim of the day is to help participants develop:
- A greater awareness of Catholic Social Teaching
- A deeper understanding of the causes, structures and effects of poverty
- A plan to take action on poverty and injustice
There will be talks from Christians Against Poverty Scotland and Justice & Peace Scotland. Doors open from 10:00am for tea/coffee. Please bring packed lunch.
This event is organised by the Archdiocesan Commission for Caritas, Justice & Peace. We look forward to welcoming you. Questions/Queries to Caritas.JP@staned.org.uk
Called to be Saints (Youth Day)
WHAT: A day of inspiration, friendship and prayer for S1-S4 pupils that asks the question 'what does it to be a saint in the modern world?' This will give our young people the opportunity to explore different vocations, discuss the personal call God has for them, and celebrate Holy Mass with the Archbishop. Includes talks from Judith Ralston, television presenter and Sr Catherine Farrelly, from the Sisters of the Gospel of Life. Register your child for this FREE event here.
WHEN: Called to be Saints takes place on Saturday 23 of March (the day before Palm Sunday) from 12noon, finishing by 4:00pm.
WHERE: The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Free parking onsite.
WHO: This event is open to all secondary children S1 - S4.
HOSTS: This Archdicoesan event is led by Fr Robert Taylor (St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh) and Fr Martin Eckersley (St Francis Xavier's, Falkirk).
WHAT ELSE: We will have plenty of nibbles to keep the young people fuelled, but please sensure they bring a packed lunch. Suitable outdoor clothing should also be brought as we plan to have a Palm Sunday procession (weather permitting). If your child requires any medication, please let us know in the consent form that you will find in the registration form, and ensure that medicines are packed and clearly labelled.
QUESTIONS? Contact Fr Robert Taylor at frrobert.taylor@staned.org.uk
This is going to be a great day and we can't wait to gather our young people together. Spaces are limited so send your forms back ASAP to secure your place! Don't forget to register here.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Robert Taylor & Fr Martin Eckersley
Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse
The annual Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse is marked each year on the Friday following Ash Wednesday (this year 24 Feb).
Lord Jesus,
we praise you for calling us to the service of others.
We pray for a generosity of spirit
to ensure the vulnerable are protected.
We pray for a compassionate heart
so that we will reach out to those who are wounded by abuse.
We pray for courage and determination
as we seek the safety of everyone in our parish communities.
We dedicate ourselves to this work of service
and pray that you will help us to do your will at all times and in all places. Amen.
Lord Jesus,
we praise you for calling us to the service of others.
We pray for a generosity of spirit
to ensure the vulnerable are protected.
We pray for a compassionate heart
so that we will reach out to those who are wounded by abuse.
We pray for courage and determination
as we seek the safety of everyone in our parish communities.
We dedicate ourselves to this work of service
and pray that you will help us to do your will at all times and in all places. Amen.