Archbishop leads talks on family life in Rome
Archbishop Cushley was in Rome this week to lead discussions on the importance of the Christian vision of family life. He opened the meeting of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) Commission for Family and Life by highlighting how the Church’s teaching is more relevant than ever for Europe. He encouraged participants to share experiences and […]
Assisted Suicide: MSPs reject more Safeguards
A raft of amendments that would have strengthened safeguards in proposed assisted dying legislation have been rejected. Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is being subjected to further scrutiny in Parliament, including proposed amendments by MSPs. The latest session, held on Tuesday, followed last week’s debate where MSPs rejected measures to […]
Sculptor’s iconic Homeless Jesus at Cathedral
People are being encouraged to sit and pray next to the iconic Homeless Jesus sculpture at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. The famous statue has been placed in locations worldwide and is based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:40: Whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for […]
Summary of Bishops’ Conference meeting
Here is a summary of the Plenary Meeting of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, which met at the Conforti Centre in Coatbridge 3-5 November 2025. – One of the focal points of the meeting was the launch of the new office for Communications and Evangelisation that will be led by Bishop Dougan with assistance from […]
Bishops: pray for the persecuted Church
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops invite you to pray for the persecuted church on Red Wednesday (19 Novmber). Cathedrals across Scotland will celebrate Mass on the day, and it will take place in our Archdiocese at 7:00pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. The bishops recorded a video message to highlight the need for prayer and practical action […]
Bishops announce new digital platform
Being Catholic TV is the new official digital platform of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. The announcement was made today as part of the Bishops’ mission to strengthen digital evangelisation across Scotland through its new Office of Communications and Evangelisation. Fr Michael Kane, of St Augustine’s in Coatbridge and who helped launch Being Catholic TV, […]
New Coat of Arms for Bishops’ Conference
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland (BCoS) has a new Coat of Arms, created by one of the oldest heraldic courts in the world. The Lord Lyon, Rev Dr Joseph John Morrow, recently presented the design to Archbishop Cushley at St Bennet’s in Edinburgh who in turn shared it at a recent meeting of the Bishops’ […]
WATCH: Archbishop’s message for All Souls
Archbishop Cushley today prayed for all the Faithful Departed who have died over the last year in the Archdiocese. He celebrated the Annual Mass at Mount Vernon Cemetery Chapel in Edinburgh and said: “It’s always a lovely moment when we get together and comfort each other with the assurance of our faith.” Special mention was […]
Register for the Diploma in Catechetics 2026
Register now for the Diploma in Catechetics 2026 to embark on a rich, ordered exploration of the Catholic faith. The Diploma is a thirty-six session course, consisting of weekly online lectures, guided reading from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and regular one-to-one support. Its aim is to help you renew or initiate your understanding […]
SUNDAY: Support the Mercy Centre
This year’s Day for the Poor collection is scheduled for Sunday 9 November with all funds going to St Catharine’s Mercy Centre in Lauriston, Edinburgh. The centre is run by the Sisters of Mercy and offers meals, toilet facilities, advice on welfare and a place of refuge and calm. Sr Aelred Timmins RSM said: “In […]