Cathedral marks Archbishop Leo’s anniversary
Archbishop Leo Cushley celebrated Mass today at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, in thanksgiving for his 40th anniversary of priesthood. In his homily he said: “Being a priest has been a wonderful, unexpected adventure that has brought me, to my great and contented surprise, to here and now. “I’m very grateful to all of you who […]
Day for grandparents & elderly
This Sunday is the annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, will celebrate Mass at St Francis Xavier’s at Carfin Grotto at 3:00pm. This Sunday is the annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of […]
Volunteers all set for Lourdes!
The Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes begins on Friday, led by Archbishop Cushley. We spoke to Scott Johnston, 52, a volunteer nurse on this year’s Archdiocesan Lourdes pilgrimage, to find out more about the brilliant care and support that the sick and infirm assisted pilgrims receive. What is the main role of a volunteer nurse in […]
Clergy moves and appointments
Here are the latest clergy moves & other appointments of note, to take canonical effect on 6 September, unless otherwise noted. Appointments: Stirling University RC Chaplaincy: Rev Federico Dundas SJS (main image centre) as Catholic chaplain to Stirling University, resident in St Margaret’s Stirling. Fr Federico belongs to the Society of St John, a congregation dedicated […]
Pilgrims’ joy on 1899 visit to Lourdes
Ahead of the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes on Friday, we share fascinating insight into a 19th century pilgrimage from Edinburgh to Lourdes reveals the devotion of Scotland’s Catholics to Our Lady. Around 100 lay people from across Scotland travelled together in September 1899, along with nearly 30 priests. A report of the pilgrimage describes their […]
Support Pope Leo with Peter’s Pence
With your donation to Peter’s Pence, you offer tangible support as the Holy Father takes his first steps as Pope. This Sunday a special collection takes place at parishes across Scotland to support the Holy Father in his mission at the service of the universal Church. Your contribution is an expression of support for the […]
Assisted Suicide vote: ‘Do not give up hope’
Archbishop Cushley has urged Catholics not to lose hope and to continue praying and working to reject assisted suicide. On Friday, MPs narrowly voted in favour of introducing assisted suicide in England & Wales, supporting the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 314-291 votes. Find out how Scottish MPs voted here. The Archbishop […]
Andrew awarded posthumous Archdiocesan Medal
Tributes were paid today at a Memorial Mass for an inspirational Christian who was posthumously awarded the Archdiocesan Medal. Andrew Sharkey was a well-known and much loved headteacher at St Kentigern’s in Blackburn, West Lothian, when he died aged just 54 in November last year. In his homily at St Margaret’s Chapel at The Gillis […]
Stella Maris: A Good Samaritan for Seafarers
When a fisherman fled his boat after allegedly being abused by the captain, he ended up stranded at Buchanan Street bus station in Glasgow. Robert King, Regional Port Chaplain for Stella Maris at ports including Leith and Grangemouth, was informed of his plight and went to find him. “I quickly identified the fisher, who was […]
Holy Mass celebrated by Bishops at Holyrood
Bishops from across Scotland gathered at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate Mass with MSPs and staff. The Mass marked the feast of Ss John Fisher and Thomas More, the patron saint of politicians, and featured Archbishop Leo Cushley (Archbishop of St Andrews & Edinburgh), Bishop John Keenan (Bishop of Paisley) Bishop Brian McGee (Bishop of […]