Homily: Ordination of Matthew McCafferty
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, my dear friends, A renewed word of welcome to all of you who have gathered here for the priestly Ordination of Matthew McCafferty. A […]
Gallery: Ordination of Matthew McCafferty
Some of the wonderful images from the Ordination to the Priesthood of Matthew McCafferty at St Mary’s in Bathgate last night.
Support Stella Maris on Sea Sunday
When seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land. They do not know the locals and often don’t know who to turn to when […]
Homily: Funeral of Fr Allan Ocdenaria
My dear friends, a renewed word of warm welcome to Fr Allan’s sisters, Concepcion, Marichu and her husband Atley, who join us today as we say goodbye to their beloved brother […]
New Spiritual Director for Salamanca Seminary
The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr Pat Keegans as the new Spiritual Director of the Royal Scots College in Salamanca. A priest of the Diocese of Galloway, Fr Keegans ministered […]
Caritas, Justice and Peace Mass Celebrated in Livingston
The Annual Caritas, Justice and Peace Mass was celebrated recently at St Peter’s Parish, Carmondean, Livingston. It was an opportunity for prayer, reflection and solidarity with those suffering throughout the […]
Clergy Moves
Archbishop Cushley has announced the following clergy moves: ▪ Mgr Philip Kerr (currently at St Mary Magdalene’s, Glenrothes) to become Parish Priest of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, North […]
Bishops’ Message for Day for Life
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Day for Life (Sunday 21 June) presents an opportunity to celebrate the dignity of all human life from conception to natural end. The theme for 2026 […]
More Lay Ministers commissioned for schools
Archbishop Cushley commissioned new Lay Ministers for schools in Edinburgh last night. During Mass at St Margaret’s Chapel at The Gillis Centre, he told them “Being a good example will […]
Support the Day for Life Collection
The National Day for Life Collection takes place in parishes on Sunday 21 June. The collection is split 50/50 between the Archdiocese and the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. The Day […]