Event Guide: Corpus Christi Procession
Join Archbishop Cushley and people from across the Archdiocese for the annual Corpus Christi Procession. It takes place at Our Lady & St Andrew’s, Stirling Street, Galashiels, at 3:00pm on […]
Archbishop Leo greets Pope Leo at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV met recently with participants in the Plenary Session of the Dicastery for Evanglization – including Archbishop Leo Cushley. Archbishop Leo said: “It was encouraging to meet Catholic […]
Abortion figures demand a compassionate response
New figures from Public Health Scotland show that 18,783 abortions were recorded in Scotland in 2025, the highest number on record, with repeat abortions, disability-selective abortions and later abortions all […]
Bishops’ statement on Pope Leo’s new encyclical
The Bishops of Scotland warmly welcome Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, as a timely and insightful contribution to one of the defining questions of our age. […]
Men take step towards becoming permanent deacons
Two men took a step closer to becoming Permanent Deacons at the weekend. Tony Ward was instituted as Lector (reader) by Archbishop Cushley at St Bennet’s in Edinburgh. Tony is […]
Catholic Church site to be sold after nearly 200 years
The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh announced last month that The Gillis Centre is to be placed on the market for sale. Here is the BBC News article on […]
Prayers for the Holy Land at St Mary’s Cathedral
Last night (Wednesday 20 May) people gathered for Sung Vespers with prayers for the Holy Land at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Archbishop Cushley said: “When I was at the […]
Archbishop addresses General Assembly on Christian Unity
Archbishop Leo Cushley has addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, highlighting the importance of ecumenical friendship and cooperation between Christians in Scotland. He praised the ongoing work […]
Message for Communications Sunday
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I want to share with you an encounter I had recently before Sunday Mass. A young man appeared outside the Cathedral as the regulars were entering. […]
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 […]