Planning to marry in the Catholic Church? Book a place on one of our Marriage Preparation courses. Dates: • 19–20 Feb • 19–20 Mar • 14–15 May • 28–29 May • 24–25 Sep • 22–23 Oct Visit: archedinburgh.org/.../marria… Sessions led by Fr Iwatt, clergy and married couples.

Congratulations to Dr Catherine (Cath) Cormie of Our Lady & St Andrew's in Galashiels, who received the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Leo in recognition of her outstanding service to the Catholic Church. She is pictured with Fr Benedict Iwatt. [Image: Julien Borghino.]

At the request of Pope Leo a Rosary Pilgrimage for Peace took place at St. Martin's PS, Tranent today. The staff and pupils led a beautiful service and were joined by Sr. Mary Benedicta (RSM) and Melissa Gavan (RE Adviser).

A moment of silent prayer at the shrine of St John Vianney in Ars, France, as Archbishop Cushley and our priests concluded their retreat. They renewed their priestly promises at Mass, celebrated using St John Vianney’s chalice. St John Vianney, pray for us!

Bishop John Keenan of @DiocesePaisley has been advised to step back temporarily from duties for medical reasons. Please keep him in your prayers.

"Are you a young woman thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Come to Explore, a retreat day to explore God’s will for you. 10am-7pm Sat 14 Nov, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh. Email me at religiousvocations@staned.org.uk" - Sr Mirjam, Director of Religious Vocations.

Join Fr Piotr Prusakiewicz for a Divine Mercy Hour at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday 25 October at 2:00pm. Includes Eucharistic Adoration, a spiritual talk by Fr Piotr, prayers for healing, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Archbishop Cushley has congratulated Dr Sara Parvis following her appointment by Pope Leo to the International Theological Commission. Dr Parvis is a parishioner at St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh. Read more: archedinburgh.org/dr-sara-pa…

“My ministry fits around my family and my work.” Deacon Eddie White, shares his experience of serving the Church at St John's & St Mary Magdalene's, Edinburgh, while balancing family life and a teaching career. Read his story: archedinburgh.org/why-be-a-p… (Article via @The_Tablet)

Archbishop Cushley joined the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary in Campsie Glen today to celebrate the centenary of their founding in 1926. 🎉

Archbishop Cushley joined the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary in Campsie Glen today to celebrate the centenary of their founding in 1926. 🎉 The celebration was an opportunity to give thanks for 100 years of faith, prayer and service, and to look forward with hope to the future

All women are invited to join ‘Catholic Conversations’ this Saturday (17 Oct), 3:45pm-4:45pm at St Andrew’s, Belford Road, Edinburgh, to look at how the mysteries of the Rosary are rooted in Scripture. Optional Holy Hour from 5:10pm. To register email edinburgh@almamercy.org

Excerpt from Archbishop Cushley’s Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Scotland this morning. Full reflection on our website.

Archbishop Leo Cushley reflects on St Francis Xavier, one of the Church’s greatest missionaries. 🌍 World Mission Sunday takes place this Sunday, 18 October. missioscotland.com/wms2026 Clip via @Missio_Scotland (2024)

The Holy See Press Office has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a small, localised nodule from his lung has been completed successfully. The procedure was completed within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has now returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Further information will be provided by the Holy See in due course. We continue to keep Pope Leo in our prayers as he recovers. 🙏🏻

Archbishop Leo Cushley visited St Columba's Church in Edinburgh on Sunday to celebrate Mass and chat with parishioners.

The history and heritage of St Margaret’s Chapel at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh is being carefully recorded as the site moves through the sale process. ▪ Article: archedinburgh.org/recording-…

Pilgrims from across the Archdiocese and beyond have completed a six-stage journey along the @fifepilgrimway walking from Culross to St Andrews over six Saturdays. The pilgrims finished each stage with time for prayer at a local church. 🙏

Sr Mary Benedicta Maier RSM invites people of all ages with additional support needs, together with their families and carers, to Mass in Edinburgh this Sunday 11 October, 2:00pm at Chapel of St Albert the Great, 23/24 George Square Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the weekend for Poverty in Scotland – Can We Do More? It was hosted by our Caritas, Justice & Peace Commission at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh.