Archdiocesan events for 2023-24

Here are planned events and significant days for the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh in 2023-24. Event details will be published closer to their dates on this website and […]
GALLERY: Lourdes Pilgrimage 2023

Here are some images from the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes A statement from the Pilgrimage Committee said: “Our Pilgrimage to Lourdes was truly wonderful, filled with many uplifting spiritual experiences, […]
Vatican grants plenary indulgence for World Grandparents Day

In a move to foster devotion among the faithful, the Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a request from Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and […]
New atrium helps children grow in love of the Good Shepherd

Archbishop Cushley blessed a new atrium at St Theresa’s Church in East Calder today (Thursday 6 July) where children will grow in their knowledge and love of God. The catechesis […]
VIDEO: Archbishop’s message for Lourdes pilgrims

The annual Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage begins on Friday. Here’s Archbishop Cushley’s message for pilgrims and organisers. Watch below or on YouTube. Find out more about the Lourdes Pilgrimage at www.edinburgh-lourdes.com
MISSIO: Faith triumphs after brutal 2019 suicide bombings

On Easter Sunday in 2019 death entered the lives of the parishioners attending Mass in St Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Sri Lanka, writes Gerard Gough of Missio Scotland. It also […]
Voting rights of religious representatives removed in Fife

Councillors at Fife Council today voted, by a margin of 36-32, to remove the voting rights of Church Representatives. It means that the Catholic Representative Mary Caldwell will not have […]
Bill to ban prayer vigils near abortion clinics lodged in Parliament

A Bill which threatens basic civil liberties has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament. Gillian Mackay’s proposal to ban prayer and offers of help around abortion facilities will now be […]
HOMILY: St Margaret’s Pilgrimage in Dunfermline

Hundreds gathered in Dunfermline yesterday (Sunday 18 June) for the St Margaret’s Pilgrimage. The day started with an ecumenical service at Dunfermline Abbey before Holy Mass at St Margaret’s Memorial […]
GALLERY: St Margaret’s Pilgrimage in Dunfermline

Hundreds gathered in Dunfermline yesterday (Sunday 18 June) for the St Margaret’s Pilgrimage. The day started with an ecumenical service at Dunfermline Abbey before Holy Mass at St Margaret’s Memorial […]