Religious Sisters mark 75 years of profession
Sisters Anne Elizabeth (Nan) Mackinnon (99) and Margaret Pope (96) of the Society of the Sacred Heart mark an incredible 75 years of profession to the Religious Life. A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated recently by Fr Michael Downie OCR of Nunraw Abbey, and Archbishop Cushley visited them at Lauder Lodge, Portobello, last week to […]
Join the Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage
The Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage is on Saturday 13 June and is organised by St Mary’s Cathedral. It is approximately 26kilometres, taking in Castle Hill, Costorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid Hill, Blackford Hill, Arthur’s Seat, & Calton Hill. Organiser and parishioner Sian Jones said: “Following the huge success of last year’s Lenten pilgrimage we return […]
Peace and dialogue: the Gospel response to conflict
The Bishops of Scotland have renewed their urgent appeal to political leaders across the world to pursue peace with courage, determination, and sincerity. In a time marked by deepening conflict and human suffering, particularly in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and South Sudan, the need for dialogue and diplomatic solutions has never been more pressing. […]
Watch: What’s Happening at Mass
The Catechetics Commission recently hosted a Faith Day at the Gillis Centre titled What’s Happening at Mass. Watch the six presentations on the Archdiocesan YouTube channel here to deepen your understanding of what you are seeing, hearing, saying, and doing at Mass. Holy Mass: The Altar Holy Mass: The Words of Consecration Holy Mass: Personal Testimony […]
Lourdes: ‘A super abundance of Grace’
Archbishop Cushley highlighted the ‘generosity of spirit’ of pilgrims at a joy-filled Mass in The Basilica of Saint Pius X in Lourdes. More than 3,000 people gathered for Mass as part of the annual life-changing pilgrimage organised by Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT). He said: “There is a generosity of spirit… not just […]
Thousands raised for Mercy Centre in Edinburgh
Parishioners across the Archdiocese have helped raise £31,500 for the Mercy Centre in Edinburgh. The money was donated in a special collection in parishes, as well as online, for Word Day for the Poor in November 2025. The centre is run by the Sisters of Mercy at St Catharine’s Convent in Lauriston Street and provides […]
Easter: ‘Joy in discipleship of the Risen Lord!’
Homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley from the Easter Vigil tonight (Saturday 4 April) at St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh. “My dear friends, a very happy Easter to you all! Our readings tonight describe God’s great plan for us: how we are to live in harmony with Him, with our neighbour, and with our world, and how […]
Church prepares to welcome new Catholics
Across Scotland large numbers will be received into the Church at tonight’s Easter Vigil. It is an encouraging sign of growth and renewal in our Catholic faith, writes the Bishops Conference of Scotland. In the Parish of St James’ in St Andrews, 42 individuals will be received into the Church. Last week Archbishop Cushley celebrated […]
Good Friday: ‘Eternal salvation for those who obey Him’
Here is the Homily of Archbishop Cushley for Friday of the Passion of the Lord at St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh. “My dear friends, today we continue our solemn journey as we go with the Lord, to die with him today, and to rise with him on Easter Sunday. We have just heard the […]
The ‘weight and grandeur’ of the Sacred Triduum
Here is the homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley from Thursday of the Lord’s Supper at St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh. “My dear friends, tonight we begin our solemn journey as we accompany the Lord on his last hours on this earth, facing an unjust and cruel end, that God the Father will turn into triumph. […]