Fr Derek Powney RIP
The Requiem Mass for Fr Derek Powney was celebrated today (Thursday 16 May) at St Margaret’s Church, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh. Born in Bournemouth in 1940 and raised as a Methodist, […]
Joint statement calls for an end to war in the Holy Land
Archbishop Bill Nolan of Glasgow and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland have signed a joint statement calling for an end to war in the Middle East. Rt Rev Sally […]
A voice for the unborn in Edinburgh
Thanks to everyone who attended the annual Pro-Life Chain in Lothian Road, Edinburgh, on Saturday. The event is organised by The Society for Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) and it […]
World Communications Day
In his message for the 58th World Day of Communications, Pope Francis urges humanity to cultivate wisdom of the heart in the age of artificial intelligence. Celebrated on Sunday 12 […]
Catholics urged to reject ‘dangerous’ assisted suicide
The bishops of Scotland say Catholics must urge their MSPs to reject the recently published assisted suicide proposals. They make the call in a pastoral letter that will be read […]
WATCH: Fr Ninian’s call to the priesthood
Father Ninian Doohan, a priest at St Patrick’s, The Cowgate, Edinburgh, reflects on his journey of discerning and answering the call to priesthood in this Shalom World interview. He emphasises […]
Archbishop supports Order of Malta Fundraising Ball
Archbishop Cushley joined 200 guests at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh for the Order of Malta 2024 charity fundraising ball. The Order, one of the Catholic church’s oldest and largest charities, […]
Synod – Spiritual Conversation
The Archdiocesan Synodal Team invites you to Spiritual Conversation, an event taking place at Ss John Cantius & Nicholas, Broxburn, on Saturday 4 May You can register for this event […]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations (Good Shepherd Sunday)
World Day of Prayer for Vocations (also know as Good Shepherd Sunday) is this weekend, 21 April. We pray for our parish priests who have answered the call to dedicating […]
Deeply Devoted event
Deeply Devoted is an event that will throw light on the background and efficacy of the prayers and practices that can help bring us closer to God and to live […]