Westminster backs abortion up to birth
MPs voted by 379 votes to 137 in favour of an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that would change the law to make it legal for women to perform their own abortions up to birth, writes the Catholic Parliamentary Office. The new law, which will now be considered by the House of Lords, […]
Catholic chapel is ‘hidden gem’ in capital
St Margaret’s Chapel at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh has been described as “a hidden gem” by the National Churches Trust (NCT). The charity helps hundreds of churches, chapels and meeting houses each year to ensure they thrive. St Margaret’s Chapel at The Gillis Centre, Edinburgh, features on the National Churches Trust website. Find out more […]
WATCH: Corpus Christi Procession
Watch highlights of the Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession at St Patrick’s Church, Kilsyth, thanks to coverage from Being Catholic TV. Watch below or on YouTube. In his homily at St Patrick’s, Archbishop Cushley said: “I was talking to a priest and he referred to the Blessed Sacrament as the living Lord. “Those words encapsulate so […]
Day for Life
Day for Life is this Sunday (15 June) and presents an opportunity to celebrate the dignity of all human life from conception to natural end. This year’s theme is Hope Does Not Disappoint: Finding Meaning in Suffering. The Day for Life is this Sunday. Bishop John Keenan said: “It is an invitation to pray for […]
Portraits of Courage to highlight persecution
A powerful photo exhibition depicting breathtaking images of inspiring Christians from all over the world takes place next week. Portraits of Courage will shine a light on the stories of persecuted and suffering Christians from around the world. It is hosted by Aid to the Church in Need Scotland (ACN) and takes place on Thursday […]
Archbishop announces clergy moves
Archbishop Cushley has announced the following clergy moves: The Reverend Clement AJONGBA to leave the Archdiocese and St Peter’s, Carmondean, at the end of this month; The Reverend Kevin DOUGLAS to become parish priest of St Peter’s, Carmondean, remaining parish priest of St Philip’s, Livingston; The Reverend Paul LEE to become parish priest of St […]
GALLERY: The St Margaret Pilgrimage
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the St Margaret Pilgrimage in Dunfermline on Sunday! The highlight of the event was the colourful procession through the city centre with the relic of St Margaret. In his homily, Archbishop Cushley said: “Thank you again for joining us to honour our great patron Saint Margaret. “I’m grateful […]
Parish bulletin update for this Sunday
Here is our round-up of forthcoming events for parish bulletins. St Margaret’s Pilgrimage – Sunday 8 June Join Archbishop Leo, clergy, and people from across Scotland for the procession through Dunfermline town centre with the relic of St Margaret at 2:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 3:00pm in St Margaret’s Church. Full schedule in the […]
Bishop Frank to lead new comms office
Bishop Frank Dougan will lead a new national office for communications and evangelisation to better proclaim Christ. The announcement ties in with World Communications Day, which is this Sunday (1 June). It has been held each year since 1967 on the Sunday before Pentecost, marking the role of media and communication in spreading the Gospel. […]
Meeting Pope Francis: ‘a shining moment’
Archbishop Cushley organised a meeting between Pope Francis and the Very Revd Derek Browning in 2017. Here, the former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland reflects on the encounter… In a moderatorial year, shining moments are many. Amongst the brightest of my shining moments was an invitation to meet Pope Francis, […]