Bishop Brian in Rome for second session of Synod
Bishop Brian McGee is in Rome to represent the Catholic Church in Scotland at the second session of the Synod. The task of the Synod, which begins on Wednesday, is to complete the discernment begun at the first session and offer the result of this discernment to Pope Francis in a final document. Bishop Brian […]
Buffer Zone law comes into force in Scotland
A new law which makes it illegal to pray in parts of Scotland is now in force, writes the Catholic Parliamentary Office. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024 establishes zones around hospitals and other facilities where abortions are carried out, currently there are 30. The zones are comprised of the hospital or clinic, the […]
HOMILY: Red Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral
The annual Red Mass to mark the beginning of the new legal year in Scotland took place yesterday (Sunday 22 September) at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Members of the legal fraternity took part in the traditional procession before Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley. His homily is published below. (Pics: @jamiejkerr). Homily My dear […]
GALLERY: Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage
People gathered at St Patrick’s in Edinburgh on Sunday for the Annual National Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage. The event is to pray for the beatification of Margaret Sinclair (1900-1925), a woman who grew up in the Cowgate and attended St Patrick’s Church. Margaret displayed an example of holiness amid the ordinariness of working class life. […]
WATCH: Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh
Find out about studying Catholic theology in Edinburgh this October with our Open Evening Webinar. It’s a chance to hear from course leaders of the MA in Applied Catholic Theology. We also chat to a recent graduate of the course, and give you a whistlestop tour of the Gillis Centre Campus. The video is divided […]
WATCH: Fr Gerard highlights role of St Patrick’s
Fr Gerard Hatton was invited to give the Time for Reflection at The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. He highlighting the role of St Patrick’s Church, Edinburgh, summarising how all churches provide a place of peace and prayer. Watch below or on YouTube. St Patrick’s celebrates its 250th anniversary this year with Solemn Vespers (the evening […]
Happy retirement to Canon Holuka and Fr McInnes!
Canon Ryszard Holuka and Fr John McInnes retire from active ministry today (Friday 6 September). Canon Holuka (below) was ordained at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh in 1974 and celebrated his Golden Jubilee in March this year. He has served in parishes across the Archdiocese, including Denny, Kirkcaldy, Lennoxtown, Blackburn, Stoneyburn and St Joseph’s in […]
WATCH: Video series to prepare for Holy Year 2025
In preparation for the Jubilee Year, the Holy Father has asked us to study the documents of the Second Vatican Council. Being Catholic has produced a new video series, suitable for parish groups or individual use, presented by Fr Tom Magill of Motherwell Diocese. These are suitable for parish discussions or individual use. Introduction Sacrosanctum […]
Clergy appointments update
Here is a reminder of the clergy appointments that take effect officially on Friday 6 September 2024. The moves were first announced in June 2024 on this website. Archbishop Cushley thanks all those involved in these moves for their faithful service to God and to the people of the Archdiocese, and especially to Canon Ryszard […]
GALLERY: Day for Altar Servers
Archbishop Cushley thanked youngsters from across the Archdiocese at The Day for Altar Servers at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. He told them: “I am very grateful for the work you do in your parish. If you are serving at Mass, you are serving the Lord, and it doesn’t get better than that.” – The […]