Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh

07/09/2026

Some more photos from a great day for Altar Servers on Saturday.

07/09/2026

Leading the Archdiocesan group at Saturday's March for Life in London were Fr Benedict Iwatt, Vicar Episcopal for Marriage and Families and priest at The Parish of Our Lady and St Andrew, Galashiels) and Paul Atkin, Archdiocesan Pro-Life Officer.

Fr Benedict said: “It was wonderful to see so many people, especially so young people and families, coming together with such joy to witness to the dignity of every human life."

Full story in comments. ⤵️

06/09/2026

Archbishop Leo Cushley explains the importance of the National Catholic Pilgrimage, which took place today at the National Marian Shrine in Carfin.

(interview video: Bishops' Conference of Scotland

06/09/2026

Thanks to all who attended our Day for Altar Servers on Saturday!

05/09/2026

A group from the Archdiocese are on the way to London for the March for Life, joining thousands of others in standing together for the dignity and value of every human life. 🙏

Please keep all those taking part in your prayers.

04/09/2026

Archbishop Cushley talking to newly qualified teachers (NQTs) from primary/secondary schools in the Archdiocese at a course titled 'Teaching in a Catholic School'. The course is a chance for NQTs to meet, get an introduction to the Archdiocese and the support we offer.

03/09/2026

Archbishop Cushley has announced the latest clergy moves and appointments.

1. Fr Dermot Morrin OP is stepping down as Superior and Parish Priest of St Albert’s Chaplaincy, Edinburgh (he will remain in the Edinburgh Dominican community) (5 Sep).

2. Benjamin Earl OP has arrived to become the Superior and Parish Priest of St Albert’s, Edinburgh (5 Sep).

3. Fr Federico Dundas SJS becomes Administrator of St Mary’s, Stirling (including St Margaret’s and Holy Spirit).

4. Fr Hermógenes Mejía SJS, has arrived in the Archdicoese from Argentina and will serve as Assistant Priest at St Mary’s, Stirling (including St Margaret’s and Holy Spirit).

5. As previously announced, Canon Pat Boylan retires from active ministry this Saturday from St Alexander’s, Denny and St Luke’s, Banknock.

6. Fr Nick Welsh becomes Parish Priest of St Alexander’s, Denny and St Luke’s, Banknock, after five years as Vice Rector at the Pontifical Scots College in Rome.

7. Fr Ninian Doohan will become Administrator of the St Patrick's, The Cowgate, Edinburgh.

8. Fr Gerard Hatton has resigned as Administrator of St Patrick’s, Cowgate (he will return for a time to the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton. Get well soon!).

9. Monsignor Patrick Burke (of St James' Parish in St Andrews) has been appointed as Dean of the Fife Deanery, replacing Monsignor Philip Kerr who is now based in North Berwick.

03/09/2026

Strong words from Bishop John Keenan this morning on proposals to reform Scotland’s abortion laws:

• Recommendations could effectively permit abortion up to birth for any reason and remove the two-doctor requirement up to 24 weeks.
• The report recommends future legislation to make no reference to sex-selective abortion.

His statement: https://archedinburgh.org/bishop-keenan-scotland-must-stand-with-both-mother-and-child/

(Bishop Keenan is President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s National Office for Marriage, Family and Life)

02/09/2026

Archbishop William Nolan of Archdiocese of Glasgow will speak at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh this Friday evening.

We welcome Archbishop William Nolan to the Cathedral this Friday (4 September) at 7:30pm to speak about Pope Leo’s first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te.

The title of the talk is 'Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full' (Proverbs 19:17) and the event is organised by the Friends of the Cathedral.

Dilexi Te is a unique exhortation as it is the work of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo. It concerns Christ's love for the poor and the call for the Church to renew its commitment to those most in need.

You can read Dilexi Te from the link in the comments section.

Please let Friends of the Cathedral know that you can come by emailing [email protected]

01/09/2026

📖 Fr Piotr Krakowiak SAC, of Ss Ninian & Triduana R C Church in Edinburgh, has published a new book to help raise funds for repairs to the church roof.

'God and the Human Person: Four Decades of Searching' reflects on 40 years of religious life, his ministry in Scotland and the fascinating history of Scottish–Polish relations. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇵🇱

Read our interview with Fr Piotr and find out how the book is supporting the parish (link in comments). ⤵️