International clergy meet First Minister at Bute House
Priests from the Archdiocese were welcomed to Bute House, the official residence of the First Minister John Swinney, on Monday The delegation of 14 international priests, led by Canon Kenneth […]
Assisted Suicide: MSPs reject more Safeguards
A raft of amendments that would have strengthened safeguards in proposed assisted dying legislation have been rejected. Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is being subjected […]
Church leaders release joint statement on Gaza
The Catholic Church in Scotland has joined with the Church of Scotland to release a statement on Gaza. The statement is signed by Bishop John Keenan, President of the Catholic […]
Saint Ninian declaration to ‘deepen friendship’
Archbishop Cushley will today (Tuesday 16 September) sign an historic declaration of friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland. The Saint Ninian Declaration supports a […]
Matthew and Kieran ordained deacons
Congratulations to Matthew McCafferty and Kieran Burt who were ordained deacons in Rome by Archbishop Cushley. The ceremony took place yesterday at St Paul Outside the Walls and represents their […]
SYNOD: Bishop McGee’s Rome updates
Bishop Brian McGee is representing the Catholic Church in Scotland at the second session of the Synod of Bishops in Rome. He has been posting updates on the Facebook page […]
Euthanasia expert highlights dangers to Scotland
Catholics have been urged to share details of the Canadian experience of assisted dying with their MSPs by Canadian euthanasia expert Alex Schadenberg. Addressing a recent meeting at Edinburgh’s Gillis […]
Threat to silent prayer vigils near abortion centres
Catholics are being urged to respond to a proposed bill that would criminalise silent prayer vigils and offers of help near abortion centres. Gillian Mackay MSP has published the Bill […]
WATCH: Prisoners and experts share experience of life inside
Life inside Scottish prisons was discussed by prisoners, experts and chaplains at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh on Saturday. A View from Within: Justice & the Prison Service was hosted […]
Challenge Poverty Week event
Bishop John Keenan will join Rt Rev Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, for a special Challenge Poverty Week event. Faith, Compassion and Security is hosted this […]