Bishop Keenan: Scotland must stand with both mother and child
Bishop John Keenan has issued the following statement in response to the Scottish Government’s position on abortion law and plans for later-stage abortion services in Scotland. “I note with concern […]
Fr Piotr publishes new book to support church roof appeal
Fr Piotr Krakowiak SAC, Administrator of Ss Ninian & Triduana in Restalrig, Edinburgh, has published a new book to help raise funds for repairs to the church roof. A Pallottine […]
September news & events update
Here are forthcoming events in the Archdiocese and nationally in September. This month is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and today (1 Sep) is the Feast of St […]
Galashiels pupils win prize in national Care for Creation competition
Pupils at St Margaret’s Primary School in Galashiels have won second prize in a national Care for Creation competition organised by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. The school received £150 […]
Bishops congratulate new UK Ambassador to the Holy See
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland (BCOs) has welcomed the appointment of Tammy Sandhu as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, following the formal presentation of her Letters of Credence […]
Bishops call for human dignity to shape Scot Gov priorities
As the Scottish Government prepares to publish its Programme for Government, bishops have called for human dignity and the common good to be at the heart of its priorities. Bishop […]
Catechists gather for SPRED retreat
Thanks to all the catechists who attended out SPRED retreat on Saturday. SPRED (Special Religious Development) is a parish-based programme supporting children and adults with learning disabilities to grow in […]
Bishop’s final appeal to Catholics ahead of assisted suicide vote
Bishop John Keenan has urged Catholics across Scotland to contact their MPs ahead of the return of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to the House of Commons […]
New fund to help historic churches recover VAT on repairs
Scotland’s Catholic bishops have joined other religious leaders in welcoming a new £1 million fund to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland. Bishop John Keenan, President […]
Archbishop Cushley’s Homily, Festival Mass 2026
Archbishop Leo Cushley delivered this homily at the annual Festival Mass in St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sunday 16 […]