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On July 14th, 2023

Vatican grants plenary indulgence for World Grandparents Day

In a move to foster devotion among the faithful, the Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a request from Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Prefect of the...

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On July 6th, 2023

New atrium helps children grow in love of the Good Shepherd

Archbishop Cushley blessed a new atrium at St Theresa's Church in East Calder today (Thursday 6 July) where children will grow in their knowledge and...

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On July 5th, 2023

VIDEO: Archbishop's message for Lourdes pilgrims

The annual Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage begins on Friday. Here's Archbishop Cushley's message for pilgrims and organisers. Watch below or on...

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On July 3rd, 2023

MISSIO: Faith triumphs after brutal 2019 suicide bombings

On Easter Sunday in 2019 death entered the lives of the parishioners attending Mass in St Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Sri Lanka, writes...

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On June 22nd, 2023

Voting rights of religious representatives removed in Fife

Councillors at Fife Council today voted, by a margin of 36-32, to remove the voting rights of Church Representatives. It means that the Catholic...

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On June 19th, 2023

Bill to ban prayer vigils near abortion clinics lodged in Parliament

A Bill which threatens basic civil liberties has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament. Gillian Mackay’s proposal to ban prayer and offers of...

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On June 19th, 2023

HOMILY: St Margaret's Pilgrimage in Dunfermline

Hundreds gathered in Dunfermline yesterday (Sunday 18 June) for the St Margaret's Pilgrimage. The day started with an ecumenical service at...

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On June 19th, 2023

GALLERY: St Margaret's Pilgrimage in Dunfermline

Hundreds gathered in Dunfermline yesterday (Sunday 18 June) for the St Margaret's Pilgrimage. The day started with an ecumenical service at...

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On June 15th, 2023

Diaconate ordinations: Homily of Archbishop Cushley

Congratulations to Paul Henderson and Peter Shankland who were ordained Deacons by Archbishop Cushley yesterday (14 June) at the Basillica of St...

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On June 14th, 2023

VACANCY: Director of Property (full-time)

The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Director of Property to provide management and oversight of all church...

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