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.