Diocesan Medal for centenarian Susan
Congratulations to Susan Lonie, who today received the Archdiocesan Medal at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Susan, who is 100-years-old, was nominated for the award by Monsignor Jeremy Milne for her outstanding service, especially with RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). He said: “I am delighted to be able to commend you to the […]
Q&A: Mgr Jeremy Milne, of St Mary’s Cathedral
Monsignor Jeremy Milne was appointed Administrator of St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, in September last year. In this Q&A from Crux Magazine, he speaks about his background, faith and his new role at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. About you, your background I was born in London and grew up […]
Paul visits Washington DC to March for Life
Paul Atkin, from the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office, joined tens of thousands of pro-lifers in Washington DC for the recent March for Life. The annual event is the largest pro-life gathering in the world. It highlights the need to protect unborn children while advocating for policies that support both mothers and their children. Paul said: “There […]
GALLERY: World Day of Consecrated Life
Religious brothers and sisters gathered for Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday to mark World Day of Consecrated life. In his homily, Archbishop Cushley said: “They have dedicated themselves to a life of perfect charity, of complete and single-minded focus on living a life dedicated to the Lord. “Let’s keep them in […]
Bernadette honoured with papal medal
Congratulations to Bernadette Barry who has been honoured with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal. The award is given to those who have shown distinguished service to the Church and is the highest medal that the Pope can give to a layperson. Bernadette received the award for her selfless work for the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes […]
Archbishop Savio’s warm welcome to Edinburgh
His Excellency Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai SDB received a warm welcome to Edinburgh while on a special pastoral visit. He celebrated Mass yesterday for the Cantonese-speaking community for Chinese New Year in Sacred Heart Jesuit Church in Lauriston. Archbishop Savio is visiting parishes in London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Warrington, Glasgow and Manchester, bringing his pastoral message […]
Latest events in the Archdiocese and beyond
Here is a round-up of forthcoming events in the Archdiocese and beyond. This Sunday: World Day for Consecrated Life Join Religious brothers and sisters at St Mary’s Cathedral this Sunday (2 February) to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life with midday Mass. It is a chance to meet some of those who live and […]
Lay ministers to proclaim the good news in schools
Archbishop Cushley has commissioned a group of Lay Ministers to help spread the good news of Jesus Christ at high schools in the Archdiocese. The volunteers will work with school chaplains to support the faith journey of students and staff. A Mass was celebrated last night at St Margaret’s Chapel, at The Gillis Centre in […]
Barbara shares Catholic faith on Songs of Praise
Singer, songwriter and actress Barbara Dickson has appeared on Songs of Praise to reflect on the music that has shaped her faith. The episode saw Barbara being interviewed by Pam Rhodes at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, where Barbara is a parishioner. She reflected on the exciting, early days in the city when she began […]
Parishioners recognised for outstanding service
Congratulations to John Lawrence McCulloch, Anne Marie Mitchell and John Watson who each received the Archdiocesan medal from Archbishop Cushley on Thursday. The medal recognises their outstanding service and dedication over many years at St John the Baptist Parish in Fauldhouse, West Lothian. The trio were nominated by Fr William McQuillan who highlights their good […]