Anniversary Mass for Fr Norman Cooper
Fr Norman Cooper is a fondly remembered priest of our Archdiocese who tragically fell to his death on 20 May 1996 climbing in the Cuillins on Skye, while away for a short midweek break in Applecross with fellow priests (David Gemmell, Gerry Hand, Gordon Muchall and Jock Dalrymple). Norman was born in Falkirk in 1955, […]
Fr Basil completes Camino de Santiago!
Congratulations to Fr Basil Clark who has completed his 100km sponsored walk of the Camino de Santiago! He arrived at Santiago Cathedral on Sunday (10 May), finishing his seven-day pilgrimage of 200,000 steps. Fr Basil has raised more than £5,000 for the parish roof at Our Lady of Loretto & St Michael in Musselburgh and […]
Support for parishes as Microsoft Publisher ‘retires’
With Microsoft Publisher being retired in October this year, many parishes are looking for a simple, effective way to create their weekly newsletter. The Archdiocese is hosting a demo event on Zoom to highlight Canva, a free and easy-to-use design tool that can help you produce professional-looking materials in minutes. It takes place on Saturday 11 July […]
Fr Basil takes on Camino to raise funds for parish
Father Basil Clark jetted out to Spain this morning (Monday 4 May) to begin a 100km sponsored walk of the Camino de Santiago. He is taking on the famous Spanish pilgrim route to raise funds for the parish roof at Our Lady of Loretto & St Michael in Musselburgh. Fr Basil admits to feeling a […]
Countdown to Scottish Parliament Election
Scotland is preparing to go to the polls for the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May. To help you prepare to vote, the Catholic Parliamentary Office has a comprehensive election guide. It aims to guide Catholics to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully in the democratic process, reflecting on their responsibilities as citizens and disciples of […]
Bishops welcomes dismissal of ‘buffer zone’ charges
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland welcomes Sheriff Stuart Reid’s dismissal of two criminal charges alleging “influencing” within a “buffer zone” against Rose Docherty, brought under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024. Mrs Docherty was arrested last September near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after offering a consensual conversation and holding […]
Archbishop’s Thought for the Day: Overcoming barriers
“Over the weekend, a Kenyan runner achieved what for decades seemed impossible: completing a competitive marathon in under two hours. “Sabastian Sawe broke the world record to complete the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. “As a wee boy, I remember people still talking about Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile. […]
Divine Office proposals for Priests & Religious
The Bishops of Scotland have begun a period of consultation with clergy and religious as part of their careful consideration of the revised translation of the Liturgy of the Hours, an essential element of the Church’s daily prayer. A one-week sample of the Divine Office has now been distributed digitally, enabling clergy and religious to […]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life is this weekend. This day invites us to give thanks for the priests who faithfully serve our Archdiocese, and to pray earnestly for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The Archdiocese has sent posters to each parish, encouraging anyone […]
Announcement: The Gillis Centre complex
Following a process of review, the full Gillis Centre complex is to be placed on the market for sale. The site at 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, has served as the administrative base of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh since 1993. Archbishop Cushley said: “This decision comes after a long process of review and […]