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 […]
Diaconate ordinations: Homily of Archbishop Cushley
Congratulations to Paul Henderson and Peter Shankland who were ordained Deacons by Archbishop Cushley yesterday (14 June) at the Basillica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome. Several parishioners […]
VACANCY: Director of Property (full-time)
The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Director of Property to provide management and oversight of all church properties within the Archdiocese and also of […]