Plenary Indulgence on Grandparents Day
In a move to foster devotion among the faithful, a Plenary Indulgence is granted to Catholics taking part in Sunday’s World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, writes Vatican News. The indulgence is subject to the usual conditions of sacramental Confession, reception of the Eucharist, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father. It […]
Fr Vasyl Kren on life as a prison chaplain
Fr Vasyl Kren, a vivacious straight talking Ukrainian, has been a chaplain at HMP Edinburgh since 2016, writes Stuart Conlan of Crux. He has a very congenial personality, and the strength of an ox to match. Inmates respect him. He has the care of around 900 souls and attends the prison around four days a […]
Check out our August events update
Here are some events in happening in the Archdiocese and beyond in August… SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Anniversary Mass for Archbishop Bakyenga of Uganda, friend of the Archdiocese, who died in 2023. 10:00am at Holy Cross Church, Bangholm Loan, Ferry Rd, Edinburgh EH5 3AH. SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Faslane Peace Vigil, led by Archbishop Bill Nolan of […]
GALLERY: Pilgrims’ torchlight procession
Pilgrims on the Archdiocesan trip to Lourdes experienced the wonderful torchlight Marian procession last night (Sunday 8 July). Youth volunteers had the privilege of carrying the statue of the Blessed Virgin Lady en route to the The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary where a prayer service was held as the sun set. Earlier […]
Students celebrate summer graduation
Graduates gathered at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh yesterday to receive their awards for completing the MA in Applied Catholic Theology. The graduates are: Fr Matthew Carlin Miriam McKernan Darlene Newman Nancy-May Reville Luca Varbiro-McQuillan The graduation ceremony took place in St Margaret’s Chapel and was attended by senior staff from St Mary’s University, Twicknham, […]
Sea Sunday: Praying for seafarers facing tough times
Being a seafarer is a tough job at the best of times. You are away from home for months, you work long hours, and you face possible accidents at sea. There is now an alarming rise in cases of seafarers abandoned by shipowners: left in distant ports without money, support, or the means to get […]
HOMILY: Ordinations to the priesthood in Edinburgh
Here is Archbishop Leo Cushley’s homily from yesterday’s Mass in which Paul Henderson and Peter Shankland were ordained to the sacred priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Homily 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 […]
GALLERY: Sun shines on pilgrims
Thanks to everyone who came to the St Margaret Pilgrimage in sunny Dunfermline on Sunday! Gallery
General Election: A message from Scotland’s Bishops
The Bishops of Scotland have published the following letter for Catholics in Scotland ahead of the General Election next month. General Election 2024 This General Election presents us with an opportunity to connect our voting to our Catholic faith and elect an individual representative who reflects as closely as possible our values and beliefs. It […]
Bishops celebrate Mass in Scottish Parliament
Scotland’s bishops have led the celebration of Mass in the Scottish Parliament. It is only the second time in the history of the Scottish Parliament that Mass has been celebrated there; the first being in March 2018, writes the Catholic Parliamentary Office. Archbishop Leo Cushley was the principal celebrant for the inaugural Mass, held on Wednesday […]