Parish launches Lent book club
A Lent book club has been launched at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Edinburgh. Everyone is invited to take part in the sessions held each Monday, either in person (at 1:00pm) or online (at 7:00pm) led by parish priest Fr Adrian Porter SJ. The featured book is Pondering and Praying Vatican II by Archbishop […]
Ash Wednesday service at Parliament
Archbishop Cushley led an Ash Wednesday service for MSPs and staff at the Scottish Parliament yesterday. The annual event sees MSPs and Holyrood staff receive their ashes and pray together. Archbishop Cushley distributing ashes today at the Scottish Parliament. The service is organised each year by @rcpoliticsuk and gives MSPs and staff a chance to […]
Praying for those who have suffered abuse
The annual Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse is observed in Scotland today (Friday 7 March). The day offers Catholic communities and parishes the chance to pray for the healing of all those who have suffered abuse in the Church and elsewhere. The annual Day of Prayer for those who have experienced […]
Taking leadership in child protection
The Archdiocese’s annual safeguarding day heard from a leading charity which helps ensure the better protection of children. Stuart Allardyce, of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, said: “With this annual safeguarding event you have invited in an organisation to talk about what we can do to stop abuse before it happens. “I think that’s a real […]
‘A cheerful and brave servant of the Gospel’
The funeral Mass for Fr John Callaghan took place yesterday (Tue 25 February) at Our Lady & St Ninian’s in Bannockburn following his passing on 6 February. John was born in Kilsyth on 18 November 1938 to William & Alice Callaghan (nee Cox), the younger brother of Patsy and Anna. At an early age he […]
St Mary’s Cathedral and the Jubilee Indulgence
The Jubilee Indulgence during the Holy Year 2025 is a beautiful expression of the mercy of God. The “indulgence” of our Loving Father frees the sinner, already forgiven through the Sacrament of Penance, from every residue left by the consequences of sin, enabling us to grow in love rather than fall back into sin. To […]
Pope’s Lent message: Journey together in hope
Pope Francis’ Lenten Message is encapsulated in the phrase “Let us journey together in hope,” writes Vatican News. It ties into the broader theme of the Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope. The Pope’s reflection focuses on conversion and unfolds in three key dimensions: the importance of journeying; journeying together; journeying with hope. Recalling the biblical […]
A pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Paul Atkin, the Pro-Life Officer of the Archdiocese, recently returned from a pilgrimage to Mexico City in homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Every year, millions of Catholics visit the shrine on the outskirts of the capital. Here is what he learned… Tepeyac Hill is the major site of pilgrimage in the Americas Tepeyac Hill, where the […]
EVENT: Reflecting on the loss of a child
Losing a child is a painful experience for any parent. An annual Remembering Service has been held for around 30 years at Ss John the Baptist & Kentigern Parish in Edinburgh to give parents a time to grieve, reflect and pray. This year it takes place at 5:00pm on Sunday 2 March in St John […]
Courage to be Catholic Conference
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has launched tickets for one of the biggest national events for Catholics in Scotland this year on Saturday 29 March – The Courage to be Catholic Conference. It features: Bishop William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine, who will share what life is like for the suffering […]