THIS SUNDAY: St Margaret’s Pilgrimage, Dunfermline
Join hundreds of people in Scotland’s ancient capital of Dunfermline on Sunday 8 June for the annual St Margaret Pilgrimage. The highlight of the event is the colourful procession of the saint’s relics through Dunfemline city centre led by Archbishop Leo Cushley. He said: “This Jubilee Year, themed Pilgrims of Hope, offers a unique opportunity […]
Couples celebrate Marriage at Cathedral
Archbishop Cushley blessed married and engaged couples at Holy Mass last night in a celebration of Marriage. The annual event at in St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, sees couples gather to renew their commitment, receive the blessing and socialise with people from across the Archdiocese. A wonderful celebration of marriage last night at St Mary’s Cathedral […]
Fr Ninian’s Mass at Everest base camp
An Edinburgh-based priest has celebrated Holy Mass at Everest base camp as part of a pilgrimage for peace. Fr Ninian Doohan, of St Patrick’s Church in The Cowgate, had an eight day trek to reach the iconic location, which is 17,598ft above sea level (for comparison, Ben Nevis is 4,413 ft). He said: “This is […]
Catholic represents King Charles at General Assembly
Lady Elish Angiolini has become the first practicing Catholic to represent His Majesty King Charles at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. She told the General Assembly that she is “profoundly honoured” to have been chosen as Lord High Commissioner at the annual gathering which opened in Edinburgh on Saturday. Lady Elish’s appointment […]
Bill to legalise assisted suicide passes first vote
A bill to legalise doctor-assisted suicide has passed an initial vote at The Scottish Parliament. The first-stage vote passed by 70 votes to 56 and needs two more phases of parliamentary scrutiny before it could become law. Bishop Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference said: “I am deeply disappointed that our Parliament has taken the […]
Matthew and Kieran ordained deacons
Congratulations to Matthew McCafferty and Kieran Burt who were ordained deacons in Rome by Archbishop Cushley. The ceremony took place yesterday at St Paul Outside the Walls and represents their final step on the path to priesthood. Matthew, from Bathgate, is a seminarian of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh, while Kieran is from […]
Q&A: My journey to the diaconate
This Saturday Matthew McCafferty from Bathgate (centre, main pic) will be ordained a Deacon in Rome by Archbishop Cushley. It is a final step for the 30-year-old seminarian on his journey to the priesthood. We asked him about life in Rome and his vocation as we look towards World Day of Prayer for Vocations this […]
Scotland congratulates Pope Leo XIV
People from across Scotland have offered congratulations following the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope XIV. Archbishop Cushley posted on X: “On behalf of the people and clergy of St Andrews & Edinburgh, I am delighted to salute the new Holy Father. May the good Lord bless Pope Leo XIV, and may he keep […]
Fr Ninian witnesses Catholic faith in Nepal
Wellwishers have helped an Edinburgh-based priest smash a fundraising target to help the poorest parish in Kathmandu. Fr Ninian Doohan aimed to raise £750 for the community project at St Ignatius’ Church in the Nepalese capital and hit the heights after receiving more than £5,000! He arrived in Nepal on Friday and has been posting […]
Celebrating Fr Tommy Geenan
Come and celebrate the life of the late Fr Tommy Greenan at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, this Thursday (8 May) at 7:30pm. Tommy was a priest of our Archdiocese who served the poor in El Salvador at a time when Catholic priests were under threat of execution. Speakers will share their memories of Tommy and […]