Cardinal O'Brien calls on politicians to " sustain rather than subvert Marriage"
The Catholic Church in Scotland will inaugurate "National Marriage Sunday" on Sunday 26 August 2012. In a Pastoral Letter to be read out in all of Scotland's 500 Catholic parishes, the Bishops' of...
View ArticleCardinal O'Brien raises "fears and concerns" on Same Sex Marriage
In an opinion article in today's Mail on Sunday newspaper, Cardinal Keith O'Brien will raise a range of "fears and concerns" over the Scottish Government's proposed Same Sex Marriage legislation.
View ArticleInaugural Mass of New Archbishop of Glasgow
The Inaugural Mass at which Bishop Philip Tartaglia formally takes over as Archbishop of Glasgow will take place at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Clyde St, Glasgow on Saturday 8 September at 11.30am.
View ArticleJames MacMillan honoured in Papal ceremony
Scots composer James MacMillan has been honoured with a leading role in a ceremony in Rome on Thursday (11 October) at which Pope Benedict XVI will launch a “Year of Faith” for the Catholic Church...
View ArticleCatholic Church's Parliamentary Officer accuses LGBT groups of "intolerance...
In a strongly worded opinion piece in today's "Sunday Express" the Catholic Church's Parliamentary Officer John Deighan has accused leading LGBT campaigners including a Scottish MSP of "intolerance and...
View Article"Bigot of the year" award
Stonewall’s decision to award their “Bigot of the year” award to Cardinal O'Brien reveals the depth of their intolerance and their willingness to attack and demean those who don’t share their views
View ArticleNational Mass opens ‘Year of Faith’ in Scotland
Speaking to a congregation at Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral in Motherwell today, Cardinal Keith O'Brien launched a year of initiatives in Scotland to mark the Catholic Church's "Year of Faith"
View ArticleSCIAF APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
SCIAF today announced the appointment of its new Director, Patricia Chalé, as she met with the Board of Directors, with the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland and with staff in SCIAF’s Glasgow office.
View ArticleBishops elect new office bearers
At their meeting in Edinburgh on 5 November 2012, the Bishops' Conference of Scotland elected new office bearers for a three year term.
View ArticleNew General Secretary
The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Monsignor Hugh Bradley to be the new General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference
View ArticleArchbishop Tartaglia responds to new Religious Hate Crime statistics
The Catholic Church has called for a public acknowledgement of the extent of anti-Catholicism in Scotland as new Crown Office statistics show an increase in Religiously Aggravated hate crimes directed...
View ArticleDay of Prayer for Peace in the Middle East – Tuesday 4 December
The Scottish Catholic Justice and Peace Commission with the approval of its President, Bishop Moran and the approval of Cardinal O’Brien and Archbishop Tartaglia, President of the Bishops' Conference...
View ArticleSt. Andrew's Conference
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland will host an international Conference in Glasgow on Saturday 1 December 2012 to mark the Church’s ‘Year of Faith’.
View ArticleArchbishop Tartaglia responds to SSM Consultation
Responding to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a draft Bill to allow same sex marriage in Scotland, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has urged...
View ArticleSCOTLAND’S LARGEST ROSARY LAUNCHES NATIONAL PRAYER CAMPAIGN
Scotland’s biggest and most colourful Rosary will be blessed by Cardinal Keith O’Brien on Friday 8 February 2013, as Mission Matters Scotland launches its Year of Faith Mission Rosary campaign at...
View ArticleStatement from Cardinal Keith O’Brien on the announcement by Pope Benedict XVI
Statement from Cardinal Keith O’Brien on the announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of his intention to resign on health grounds.
View ArticleLentfest Launch
Glasgow’s traditional Lenten arts festival kicks off on Ash Wednesday,February 13, with a heady mix of art and faith running for the six weeklead-up to Easter.
View ArticlePope accepts Cardinal O'Brien's resignation
The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has accepted on the 18 February 2013 the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews...
View ArticlePope Appoints Apostolic Administrator
Pope Benedict XVI, has appointed the Most Rev. Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh
View ArticleMessage to the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh
Message to the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh From Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Apostolic Administrator
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