Sunday of the Word of God
Each year, the Church sets aside a special Sunday to celebrate the Word of God. Known as Sunday of the Word of God, it invites us to reflect more deeply on Sacred Scripture and to renew our love for God’s Word. It takes place this Sunday (25 January). Where did it come from? Sunday of […]
Archbishop in support of peace in Holy Land
Archbishop William Nolan (Glasgow) has added his voice to a statement calling for Justice and peace in the Holy Land. He was part of a week-long pastoral visit to Israel and Palestine, with fellow bishops of the Holy Land Coordination. He attended in his role as President of Justice & Peace Scotland. The statement highlights […]
Princess Royal joins faith leaders to light candles for peace
Archbishop Cushley joined fellow Scottish religious leaders and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, for a candle-lighting ceremony for peace at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. The event was convened by Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE and candles were lit by Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE. Candles were lit by: The gathering on Wednesday […]
Lay Ministers’ Pilgrimage to Dunfermline
Lay Ministers in the Archdiocese went on pilgrimage to the historic city of Dunfermline this week. The event was led by Sr Mary Benedicta RSM, Lay Co-ordinator for the Archdiocese. The group visited St Margaret Memorial Church in the city’s East Port for Holy Mass and prayed at her relic (above) and then prayed the […]
Congratulations to our graduates!
Archbishop Cushley today presented Diploma in Catechetics students with their graduation certificates. A ceremony took place this morning after Holy Mass in St Margaret’s Chapel at The Gillis Centre, Edinburgh, attended by students, family and friends. From left: Fr Jamie McMorrin (St Margaret’s, Davidsons Mains), Fr John McInnes (retired), Archbishop Cushley, Fr Paul Lee (St […]
Canon Gowans meets Pope Leo in Rome
Canon Brian Gowans, of St Serf’s Parish in Kirkcaldy, recently met Pope Leo in Rome and presented him with a special book. The Song of the Poor is written by the late Fr Tommy Greenan. He was a priest of our Archdiocese who served the poor in El Salvador at a time when Catholic priests […]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This Sunday (18 January) marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The annual event, which first began in 1908, helps strengthen ecumenical ties between denominations and encourage a sense of mutual support. Archbishop Cushley said: “In Scotland we are blessed to share friendships with Christians of other traditions, friendships rooted not […]
A Chilling time for Freedom of Conscience in Scotland
At Christmas, Christians across Scotland gathered around the crib to contemplate the life of a vulnerable child; God entering our world as a baby in need of care, protection and love. Christmas places fragile human life at the centre of everything. It is therefore unsettling that this season saw the first person in Scotland charged under […]
Get sponsored to attend SPUC Youth Conference
The Archdiocese has fully sponsored places to SPUC’s excellent Youth Conference from 27 February – 1 March 2026 in Staffordshire. Sponsorship is available to those aged 16-35 who are based in the Archdiocese. and includes conference fees and bus travel (organised by SPUC) from Edinburgh. Sponsorships are invited from school pupils, students and young adults. Application […]
Day of Prayer, Justice & Peace
The Day of Prayer for Justice & Peace is this Sunday, 4 January 2026, which is the Feast of the Epiphany. Here is the pastoral letter from Archbishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow, and President of Justice & Peace Scotland: My Dear Sisters and Brothers, There is a zoo in Mexico which I visited a few years ago, and […]