Warning over RE Legislation for schools
The Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) has warned that proposed changes to children’s rights legislation could have “unintended consequences” for Scotland’s Catholic schools. In a briefing to MSPs on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, SCES said it supports the overall aim of the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility […]
Car is ‘gift of hope’ for Columbian kids hospice
A priest has helped the Polish-Scottish community in Edinburgh raise funds to buy a car for a children’s hospice in Columbia. Fr Piotr Krakowiak SAC, of SS Ninian & Triduana Parish in Restalrig, coordinated fundraising efforts that will enable staff at John Paul II & Carlo Acutis Pediatric Hospice in Medellín reach seriously ill children […]
Watch: explore the call to the priesthood
Have you ever felt a quiet nudge in your heart, a sense that God might be asking something more of you? Bishop John Keenan invites men who feel called to the priesthood to explore it. Watch his video below or here. The call to the priesthood often begins gently. It can grow through prayer, through […]
Archbishop thanks outgoing Trustees for dedicated service
Archbishop Cushley has paid warm tribute to Mary Buchan and Lord James Drummond Young KC as they conclude nine years of service as Trustees of the Archdiocese. It marks the end of a period of commitment and expertise given generously in support of the Church. Archbishop Cushley said: “Mary and James have given nine years […]
Join the Archdiocese on WhatsApp
The Archdiocese has launched an official WhatsApp Channel — a new and convenient way to stay informed and connected with the life of our Archdiocese. Through this channel, you’ll receive updates on news and events directly to your mobile. It’s a simple, reliable, and secure way to keep in touch with what’s happening in the […]
Archbishop Cushley’s Thought for the Day
Here is Archbishop Cushley’s Thought for the Day, broadcast this morning on BBC Radio Scotland. Listen here.* “A couple of days ago I was up at Heriot Watt University here in Edinburgh. I was there for an annual event sponsored and promoted by its Chaplaincy. This year’s lecture was given to us by Professor Russell […]
Archbishop prays with Hungarian President
Archbishop Cushley recently welcomed the President of Hungary Dr Tamás Sulyok and his wife Zsuzsanna Nagy to St Margaret’s Memorial Church in Dunfermline. They were on pilgrimage in Scotland and prayed with the Archbishop at the relic of the Saint Margaret (below), before visiting her tomb at Dunfermline Abbey. The parish posted on Facebook: “St […]
Celebration of Consecrated Life
Religious serving in the Archdiocese joined us on Monday to mark World Day for Consecrated Life. Please pray for more Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. See the below videos for more information about the day or watch on YouTube here and here.
New vice rector appointed to Scots College
A Paisley priest has been appointed as the new Vice Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome. Fr Matthew Carlin will take up the role in the coming months, assisting the Rector in the formation of Scottish seminarians preparing for priestly ministry. He succeeds Fr Nick Welsh, whose dedicated service to the College has […]
Clergy moves
Archbishop Leo Cushley has announced the following clergy moves: These moves will take canonical effect on 21 March 2026. Archbishop Cushley said: “My thanks to Fr Andrew and Fr Paul for their willingness to embrace these new missions. I wish them every blessing in their new tasks.”