Prayers for legal profession at Red Mass
At the annual Red Mass in Edinburgh, Archbishop Leo Cushley urged Scotland’s legal community to ensure that lawmaking remains grounded in reason, human nature and the common good. Addressing judges, advocates and lawyers at St Mary’s Cathedral, he reflected on the enduring influence of philosophy on justice and society. The Mass was also attended by […]
GALLERY: Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage
Images and video from the Centenary Pilgrimage to pray for the beatification of Venerable Margaret Sinclair, which took place at St Patrick’s in The Cowgate, Edinburgh.
Youth pilgrimage hits Perth
More than 250 young pilgrims arrived in Perth on Saturday for the annual Scottish National Catholic Youth Pilgrimage. The event was led by Archbishop Leo Cushley and Bishop Andrew McKenzie (Dunkeld Diocese) and marked the 1,700th anniversary of the declaration of the Nicene Creed, with young people invited to renew their Baptismal promises. At Mass in […]
Lighting a candle for unity in communities
Douglas Alexander, the Secretary of State for Scotland, joined Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders to light a candle for peace and unity in Scotland. The event took place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday under the theme of reconciliation and social harmony as a response to xenophobia, antisemitism and Islamophobia Archbishop Cushley said: […]
Vocations Awareness Week
Vocations Awareness Week (14-21 September) is a time to reflect on the ways God calls each of us to follow him. In his national pastoral letter, Bishop John Keenan (above) reminds us that the cross—though challenging—is a sign of hope, love, and true joy. Holy Hour Pray for those considering the priesthood or religious life, […]
Church leaders release joint statement on Gaza
The Catholic Church in Scotland has joined with the Church of Scotland to release a statement on Gaza. The statement is signed by Bishop John Keenan, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, and the Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Statement We unite to ask […]
WATCH: Archbishop on The Saint Ninian Declaration
Archbishop Cushley appeared on BBC Scotland this morning (18 September) to highlight the Saint Ninian Declaration The document is an historic agreement of friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland. It can be read here. Watch the video below or on YouTube Transcript It was a special day for two […]
Churches sign declaration of friendship
Archbishop Cushley has signed an historic friendship agreement with the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Saint Ninian Declaration between the Catholic Church in Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church supports a deepening relationship between the two denominations, making greater co-operation possible while acknowledging the differences between the two churches. The declaration was signed by Archbishop Leo Cushley on behalf of […]
WATCH: St Carlo Acutis relic visit
The visit of the holy relics of Carlo Acutis to Edinburgh have been described as “a moment of enormous grace.” Hundreds of people queued to venerate the relics at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday night after Mass. Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, of the Diocese of Assisi, gave a homily with a powerful testimony of the life […]
Saint Ninian declaration to ‘deepen friendship’
Archbishop Cushley will today (Tuesday 16 September) sign an historic declaration of friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland. The Saint Ninian Declaration supports a deepening relationship between Episcopalians and Catholics in Scotland, encouraging both to work more closely together while acknowledging the distinct differences between the two churches. The […]