Gallery: Corpus Christi Procession, Galashiels
Archbishop Cushley led the annual Corpus Christi procession through the streets of Galashiels yesterday. He said: “It was so moving, so beautiful, and we received a warm welcome from the […]
Consultation on Scottish Diocesan Structures
Archbishop Cushley invites you to respond to a consultation regarding the structures of the Church in Scotland. The purpose is to reflect on how the structures of the Church here […]
Tributes paid to Fr Allan Ocdenaria
Tributes have poured in following the death of Fr Allan Ocdenaria, who died peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Since 2023, Fr Allan served at Our Lady, Star […]
Watch: Archbishop Cushley at Scottish Parliament
Archbishop Cushley gave the Time for Reflection at The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday (2 June), Watch it below or on YouTube. Transcript at bottom. Transcript Thank you, Presiding Officer. First […]
Watch: Archbishop explains his Episcopal Motto
words a bishop chooses for his motto often reflect the values, hopes and faith that shape his ministry. In this video, Archbishop Cushley reflects on the meaning behind his episcopal […]
Event Guide: Corpus Christi Procession
Join Archbishop Cushley and people from across the Archdiocese for the annual Corpus Christi Procession. It takes place at Our Lady & St Andrew’s, Stirling Street, Galashiels, at 3:00pm on […]
Archbishop Leo greets Pope Leo at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV met recently with participants in the Plenary Session of the Dicastery for Evanglization – including Archbishop Leo Cushley. Archbishop Leo said: “It was encouraging to meet Catholic […]
Abortion figures demand a compassionate response
New figures from Public Health Scotland show that 18,783 abortions were recorded in Scotland in 2025, the highest number on record, with repeat abortions, disability-selective abortions and later abortions all […]
Bishops’ statement on Pope Leo’s new encyclical
The Bishops of Scotland warmly welcome Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, as a timely and insightful contribution to one of the defining questions of our age. […]
Men take step towards becoming permanent deacons
Two men took a step closer to becoming Permanent Deacons at the weekend. Tony Ward was instituted as Lector (reader) by Archbishop Cushley at St Bennet’s in Edinburgh. Tony is […]