Archdiocese of

St. Andrews & Edinburgh

Archdiocese of

St. Andrews & Edinburgh

Obtain the Holy Year Plenary Indulgence

We’re encouraging all Catholics in the Archdiocese to obtain a plenary indulgence in this Holy Year 2025. Obtaining a Plenary Indulgence this Holy Year A plenary indulgence is a grace […]

Requiescat in pace: Fr Tony Quinlan OMI

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Tony Quinlan OMI, who died peacefully on Saturday (16 August), at St James’ Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. […]

Join us at our update meeting for parishes

Join Archbishop Cushley, Monsignor Jeremy Milne and Curia team members at our update meeting for parishes The event takes place on Wednesday 24 September at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn […]

Let Peers know you oppose assisted suicide

Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will be debated in the House of Lords in early Autumn. The Bill, which narrowly passed through the House of Commons […]

Polish veteran (102) attends Mass in Edinburgh

A 102-year-old veteran believed to be the last surviving member of a Polish army division formed in Scotland during the Second World War has attended a mass in Edinburgh. Eugeniusz […]

FESTIVAL MASS: Archbishop’s Homily

Homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh, Festival Mass, St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Sunday 10 August 2025. (All images Ieva Marija Photography). *** My dear friends, A […]

Archbishop on two remarkable Catholics

Archbishop Cushley appeared on BBC Radio Scotland’s Thought for the Day this morning to discuss two Catholics from bygone Edinburgh whose legacy of faith continues to inspire. Here is the […]

Explore faith in the hit musicals

A special concert will give a fascinating insight into the spirituality that can be found in some of the most popular musicals. Faith in the Footlights features world expert Professor Bradley […]

Pilgrims at ‘phenomenal’ Youth Jubilee Mass

An estimated 1 MILLION people were at the Jubilee Mass for Youth on the outskirts of Rome on Sunday. They included Archbishop Cushley, Fr Robert Taylor of St Mary’s Cathedral and […]

Life story of ‘Hibs priest’ set for launch

The life story of the Edinburgh priest who helped found Hibernian FC and who helped the poor and destitute in the city will be released next month Edinburgh’s First Hibernian […]