Catholic Church in Scotland

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Bishop Hugh Gilbert, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.

Public Masses resume in Scotland with ‘irksome’ 50-person limit

Jul 15, 2020

Public Masses in Scotland resumed Wednesday with a maximum number of 50 people permitted to attend regardless of church size.  Read more

Mystery surrounds death of priest who went missing in UK

Jun 26, 2017

A priest who was reported missing last week from his parish in Edinburgh, Scotland was found dead on a nearby... Read more

In Scotland, Catholic archbishop kicks off tour for parish renewal

Dec 7, 2015

Archbishop Leo Cushley of St. Andrews and Edinburgh will tour his archdiocese to meet with parishioners and discuss the future... Read more

A married couple waits to be blessed by Pope Francis during his Oct. 16, 2013 General Audience

Scottish Church 'disappointed' in legalization of gay marriage

Feb 5, 2014

By Elise Harris

In a statement released on behalf of the Catholic Church in Scotland, officials lamented parliament’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages,”... Read more

Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow.

'Strength in Christ' needed for Scotland Church's recovery

Mar 5, 2013

The resignation of Cardinal Keith O'Brien following accusations of sexual misconduct is an opportunity to renew faith in Jesus for... Read more