GALLERY: Dana & Friends at St Mary’s Cathedral
The Dana & Friends event at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, took place on Friday and featured stirring music and testimony. It featured the legendary Irish Eurovision singer who talked about her faith in the midst of a million selling pop music career. Former BBC correspondent Martina Purdy, and former barrister Elaine Kelly spoke movingly about their […]
Archbishop Leo: take part in Mission Sunday
World Day of Prayer for the Missions (Mission Sunday) is this weekend (19 October) and the theme is Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples. Archbishop Cushley asks us to keep the missionary church in our prayers and do what we can to support the work of Missio Scotland. He previously said: “Supporting Missio is doing […]
SOLD OUT: National Family Conference
Internationally acclaimed speaker Chris Stefanick features at the fully booked Inaugural National Family Conference in October. Known for his dynamic talks and inspiring presentations, Chris brings a wealth of experience in helping families and individuals deepen their faith and embrace the joy of Catholic family life. His keynote, broadcast live from the USA, promises to […]
Three awarded for lifetime of service
Three devoted parishioners from Christ the King Church, part of Sacred Heart Parish, Grangemouth, have received the Archdiocesan Medal. Joan McGuire, Eddie McAuley and Maurice McMonagle were recognised for their lifelong commitment, faith, and service to the Church and local community. Archbishop Cushley presented the medals during Mass on Sunday at the Church, as parishioners […]
WATCH: Dana & Friends at Cathedral preview
The Archdiocese is set to welcome three women whose faith in Christ has transformed their lives. Martina Purdy was a BBC TV political correspondent and Elaine Kelly was a leading Belfast barrister who both made headlines in 2014 when they gave everything up to enter a convent as Sisters of Adoration. Joining with the Irish […]
Safeguarding Statement 2025
Here is the annual safeguarding statement which Archbishop Cushley has asked to be read out in all parishes in the Archdiocese this weekend (4/5 October) *** This annual statement is read out in all parishes in the Archdiocese around the time of the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels which falls on the 2 of […]
Day of Prayer for Peace – Tuesday 7 October
Catholics are being encouraged to say a prayer and light a candle for peace on Tuesday 7 October. In a pastoral letter, Bishop John Keenan writes: “It is two years since the terrible massacre in Israel and now the continuing atrocities in Gaza. Scotland’s bishops ask us to pray for peace in the Holy Land, […]
EVENT: National Family Conference (25 October)
Internationally acclaimed speaker Chris Stefanick features at the Inaugural National Family Conference in October. Known for his dynamic talks and inspiring presentations, Chris brings a wealth of experience in helping families and individuals deepen their faith and embrace the joy of Catholic family life. His keynote, broadcast live from the USA, promises to be a […]
EVENT: Stories of Faith, Hope and Love
The Archdiocese is set to welcome three women whose faith in Christ has transformed their lives. Martina Purdy was a BBC TV political correspondent and Elaine Kelly was a leading Belfast barrister who both made headlines in 2014 when they gave everything up to enter a convent as Sisters of Adoration. Joining with the Irish […]
Mass aboard ship for Filipino crew
When the Filipino crew of a ship docked at Leith asked for Mass on board, their wish was granted thanks to the care of Stella Maris and a local priest. Fr Ray Warren OMI (main pic left), of St Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Leith, celebrated Mass for the crew, heard confessions, and […]