No need to wear a face covering in Church
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in churches in Scotland will be removed from Monday 4 April. Individuals may continue to wear face coverings if they wish to do […]
Covid-19: What can we do in churches at Level 0
Scotland has now moved to the lowest level of covid restrictions What this means for Churches We can move to one metre of physical distancing instead of two metres. That […]
WATCH: Archbishop’s message ahead of Holy Week
Archbishop Cushley has welcomed church re-openings and thanked clergy and volunteers in this video message for parishioners in our Archdiocese.
Church closures deemed unlawful in court challenge
The closure of places of worship by the Scottish Government has been deemed unlawful after a successful court challenge. The action was brought by 27 leaders of Christian churches in […]
Christians challenge legality of Scottish church closures
The decision to close churches in Scotland while others across Europe remained open is being challenged in a hearing today (Thursday 11 March). A total of 27 church leaders from […]
Bishops welcome return to Mass for Easter
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have issued a statement welcoming the move that will open churches in time for Easter – and have called for a removal of the cap […]
First Minister: Planned reopening of churches for Easter
The Scottish Government has published a Strategic Framework Update on the latest plans out of lockdown. Read it here. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “Communal worship will also, we hope, […]
WATCH: Prof John Haldane – Faith, Hope and Charity…
Archbishop Leo Cushley’s talk series ‘Faith in the Time of Covid’ continued last night with Professor John Haldane. The Philosopher’s presentation is titled Faith, Hope and Charity in Times of […]
EVENT: Register now for Faith in the Time of Covid
Archbishop Cushley invites you to listen to four renowned speakers who will give their unique perspective on the current pandemic. Faith in the time of Covid is a new series […]
Church closures: Archbishop’s message to parishioners
Archbishop Cushley has highlighted the “dismay and frustration” of Catholics following the temporary closure of churches this week. In a video released by the Archdiocese today, he said: “Christians are […]