HOMILY: Ordinations to the priesthood in Edinburgh

Here is Archbishop Leo Cushley’s homily from yesterday’s Mass in which Paul Henderson and Peter Shankland were ordained to the sacred priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Homily Dear […]
GALLERY: Welcoming those received into the Church

At last night’s Easter Vigil, Archbishop Leo Cushley baptised those candidates from the RCIA programme, received nine people into full communion with the Church and confirmed 29 people. We welcome […]
Easter Vigil Homily: ‘The Lamb of God once slain, now lives for ever’

Here is Archbishop Cushley’s Homily from the Easter Vigil at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Our European Christian heritage is considerable, and one of […]
Good Friday Homily: ‘Called to faith in Christ crucified’

Here is Archbishop Cushley’s Homily from Friday of the Passion of the Lord at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today we stand again on […]
Holy Thursday Homily: ‘Going to his death for our life’

Here is Archbishop Cushley’s Homily from last night’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Tonight, we begin our journey […]
Chrism Mass Homily: ‘What unites us is Christ’

Here is Archbishop Cushley’s Homily from last night’s Chrism Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A very warm welcome to the Chrism Mass […]
HOMILY: Funeral Mass of Canon Bill Conway

The funeral Mass of Canon Bill Conway took place today (Friday 27 January) at St Machan’s in Lennoxtown. May he rest in peace. Homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley of St […]
Archbishop Cushley’s message on Feast of St Joseph

Archbishop Cushley has highlighted the quiet strength of St Joseph as a model of imitation for Catholics. In his homily at Mass for the Feast of St Joseph he says […]
Archbishop: prepare for Christmas with confession

Archbishop Cushley has encouraged Catholics to get to confession as part of preparing for Christmas. In his homily at today’s Sunday Mass, he said: “(Today) we listen to Isaiah and […]
HOMILY: Mgr Brian Halloran, an enthusiastic pastor of souls
Homily of Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh, Funeral of The Very Rev Mgr Brian Provost Halloran, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Leith, Monday 9 March 2020. […]