The Scottish Catholic

20/04/2024

The sudden death of beloved priest and bishop-elect has united Scottish Catholics in grief, writes Ian Dunn.

https://www.irishcatholic.com/bishop-elects-sudden-death-leaves-scotland-grieving/

11/08/2023

A charity fundraiser with a difference!

Pilgrims on horseback to journey over 200 miles across Columba's Way to raise funds for charity.

15/06/2023

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

The former bishop of Galloway, one of the oldest bishops in the world, died last night aged 97. Bishop Taylor, who grew up in Lanarkshire and served in the Army Medical Corps at the end of the Second World War, was ordained in 1950. He was the Rector of the Scots College in Valladolid, Spain…

10/06/2023

One of the most influential Scottish Catholics of the 20th century? Frank Dunn explores the legacy of AJ Cronin.

Frank Dunn explores the life and legacy of author A.J. Cronin

06/05/2023

Are there Catholic elements to the coronation? Corrie Young investigates.

The coronation has been praised for its historic inclusion of Catholics.

05/05/2023

Coatbridge's influence on the global church is growing!

Fr Peter Gallagher SJ is to be the next Provincial Superior of the Jesuits in Britain Fr Gallagher, who is from Coatbridge in Scotland, entered the Society of Jesus in 1973. After a period of training which included studies at Heythrop College in the University of London and at Centre Sèvres, the J...

02/05/2023

Will you pray for the poorest this May?

Sarah Mallon explains why Mary's Meals is urging its supporters to pray for the hungry this May. Sometimes, on my way to work in the morning, I think about the children making their way to school knowing that a plate, mug, or bowl of Mary’s Meals is waiting for them. I hope that whatever challenge...

17/04/2023

Is your family history to be found in the Scottish Catholic Archives?

The Scottish Catholic Archives form one part of the largest collection of documents in the world.

11/04/2023

Catholic messages for the new First Minister.

Catholic agencies on Scotland's new First Minister, Humza Yousef.

03/03/2023

A rare political intervention from the Bishops’ Conference.

A statement from Scottish Bishops' conference says religious values should not debar people from political leadership.

25/02/2023

Pray for peace.

Archbishop Cushley hosted a service for peace on the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

24/02/2023

Do you have your Wee Box?

SCIAF supporters Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh took to the streets of Glasgow to launch the charities annual Lenten appeal for some of the world’s poorest people. This year, SCIAF’s appeal focusses on the people of Zambia, in southern Africa, particularly around Kabwe, which is one of the mos...

18/02/2023

This weekend is the last chance to see this remarkable artifact.

A replica of the Shroud of Turin is currently in St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, until Monday 27 February.

06/02/2023

Bishop Brian McGee is leading the Scottish delegation.

The delegation will bring the findings of the 2022 nation-wide synod.

31/01/2023

Corrie Young delves into the history of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

The history of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, from King Charles X of France to Pope John Paul II.

30/01/2023

Ross Ahlfeld on Inverclyde, the Wallace Oak, and much, much more.

Ross Ahlfeld suggests the Faith of the people of 'The Port' has spread far beyond Scotland.

24/01/2023

An announcement from the editor.

The most recent print edition will be the last.

22/01/2023

“For me, religious life has been a great adventure in my own inner journey as well as my own outer journey of ministry. I would say to young people to listen to their heart and respond to what God is calling them to, that religious life could be a legitimate way of life for them” - Sr Isabel Smyth.

Sr Isabel Smyth she reflects on her life of building ecumenical relations and religious understanding.

17/01/2023

The bishops expressed concern that the proposals could see the Church's teachings on sexual morality criminalised.

Scotland's bishops warned the proposals could be used to criminalise pastoral care.

17/01/2023

Pope Francis remarked that ‘the Church cannot make propaganda for one side or the other.’

Stating that there is 'no single solution' to separatism across the world.

17/01/2023

The Scottish International Aid Fund (SCIAF) has released its new website, which contains 'a new range of prayer and reflection resources' to be updated each month.
Visit the new site here:

SCIAF - Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund

17/01/2023

Across Scotland, Mass-attendance has almost halved since the pandemic.

The latest figures for Mass have plummeted across Scotland after the pandemic.

14/01/2023

Alex Salmond, then First Minister, recalls the memorable day Pope Benedict arrived in Scotland.

Former First Minister Alex Salmond on the day 12 years ago the Pope arrived in Caledonia. I used to think that the telex was something which had disappeared long ago with the old teleprinter that back in the day revealed the football results. But as of 2010 it was still the official means of communi...

13/01/2023

“Fr McAllister was ordered to leave by the bishop but refused to go until he had the remainder of his flock safely on trains heading back to the east, paying the fares with his own money.“

Fr John McAllister, who died last week, led an extraordinary life as a priest.

13/01/2023

Scotland has one of the lowest rates of women entering religious life in Europe. Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO explains why she is determined to change that.

Scotland has one of the lowest rates of women entering religious life in the world. Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO explains why she is determined to change that.

13/01/2023

Many of the obituaries of Pope Benedict recalled his visit to the UK as a triumph. But in the months before many feared it would be a disaster. David Kerr was on the inside and tells the full story.

David Kerr reflects on a remarkable few months in the history of the Scottish Church.

12/01/2023

Pope Benedict faced his death with the conviction that He who would judge him is his friend and his brother, who would say to him what he had said to those first fearful and feeble disciples: “Do not be afraid! It is I!”

Fr Jamie McMorrin tells how Pope Benedict inspired him to become a priest.

12/01/2023

Here’s the cover of the latest edition. A pope remembered, the real story of his visit to Scotland and much more.

11/01/2023

Bishop Keenan has called on Amazon to cancel plans to close its Gourock warehouse in order to save 300 jobs, stating it will impact local families ‘in already challenging times.’

Bishop Keenan has called on Amazon to cancel plans to close its Gourock warehouse in order to save 300 jobs.

10/01/2023

Margaret Akers, services co-ordinator at SPUC, reflects on the Lady Chapel at Westminster Cathedral and the importance of Our Lady to the pro-life cause.

Margaret Akers, services co-ordinator at the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), reflects on the Lady Chapel at Westminster Cathedral and the importance of Our Lady to the pro-life cause. When did you first go there? I was by myself and had just wandered in. I’ve al- ways found i...