Obituary: Canon Philip Doherty

The fruitfulness of Philip Doherty’s priesthood is witnessed in the deep affection with which parishioners held him. This was nurtured by serving the Catholics of Cowdenbeath for more than 30 […]
WATCH: message of Pope Francis to Scotland

Here is the message of Pope Francis to the people of Scotland, delivered this morning at St Augustine’s Parish, Coatbridge, by Archbishop Gugerotti, Papal Nuncio of Great Britain. Watch on […]
WATCH: Jesus in the Eucharist and YOU

Clergy and laity in the Archdiocese have collaborated on a new video series highlighting the beauty and importance of the Eucharist. Jesus in the Eucharist and You is three sessions […]
All Souls’ Day: Praying for those in Purgatory

Today is the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (or All Souls’ Day) when we remeber and pray for those in purgatory. The Vatican recently published a decree in which […]
Schedule for the 40 Hours’ Devotion

Here is the parish schedule for the 40 Hours’ Devotion in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh in 2022 09/01/22 Our Lady of Loretto & St Michael, Musselburgh 16/01/22 […]
Read the latest news in our November update

Our November news and events update is now available. Read it here. To receive our monthly update in your inbox, please subscribe on our news-events section on this website (click […]
Event: Dementia – Hope on a Difficult Journey
Those who care for friends or family with dementia are invited to Dementia – Hope on a Difficult Journey. The free event will be led by Dr Adrian Treloar, a […]
Synod 2021-2023: Pastoral letter from Archbishop Cushley

Archbishop Cushley has written the below letter to parishioners on the subject of the Synod 2021-2023. Pastoral letter to all the faithful of our Archdiocese Edinburgh, 26 October 2021 My […]
40 Days for Life vigil in Edinburgh: peaceful and prayerful

Police Scotland has confirmed there are no records of anti-social behavior by pro-life groups at vigils in Edinburgh. The peaceful 40 Days for Life vigil, which has been held next […]
Pope Francis’ BBC message ahead of COP26 in Glasgow

Have a listen to Pope Francis’ ‘Thought for the Day’ broadcast on BBC Radio 4 this morning, specially recorded ahead of COP26. Click the image below or here to watch […]