Paul and Peter become Acolytes!
Congratulations to Paul Henderson and Peter Shankland who were instituted as Acolytes at the Beda College in Rome on Wednesday.
In this ministry they can assist the deacon and priest at the altar during Mass.
Both seminarians are parishioners from St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue studying for the priesthood.
Feel you may be called to the priesthood? Chat with our Vocations Director Fr Andrew Garden on 0131 663 4286 or at vocations@staned.org.uk If you are interested in the Relgious Life (male or female) contact Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO on 0131 623 8902 or at religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
WATCH: Four seminarians become Lectors!
Four seminarians at the Pontifical Scots College in Rome were instituted to the ministry of Lector by Cardinal George Pell on Sunday.
They included Alessio Marchetti, a seminarian of our Archdiocese, along with Aidan Matheson (Aberdeen), Paul Laverty (Paisley) and Chris Furmage (Motherwell). Please keep them all in your prayers.
The Mass was streamed on YouTube and can be watched here.

Seminarians star in new BBC documentary
The life of a Scottish seminarian in Rome is revealed in a new three-part series on BBC Alba.
Priest School follows Ronald Campbell from Benbecula, who is in his final year studying for the priesthood at the Beda College in Rome.
It also features seminarians from the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh as they study, pray and share life together in the Eternal City.
The highlight of the first episode is students and staff meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican. He tells them: "Don't forget to pray for me".
https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghRCdiocese/videos/2632234383676213/
The next epsiodes are on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th December at 8:30pm. The first episode is available now on BBC iPlayer.
If you feel God might be calling you to the priesthood, have a chat with our Vocations Director Father Andrew Garden on 0131 663 4286 or vocations@staned.org.uk. For the religious life, contact Sister Mirjam Hugens on 0131 623 8902 or religiousvocations@staned.org.uk