Church News

World Meeting of Families in Ireland 2018

A number of talks which precede the arrival of Pope Francis in Ireland for the World Meeting of Families can be viewed live using the links below.  Events which include the Pope’s visit can also ...

Gathering of Catholic Parents

SCES has established a group for parents from across the Dioceses in Scotland to promote the active involvement of parents in their children’s education in faith. A number of resources have been ...

Pastoral Letter on Safeguarding

Bishop Toal has sent a letter, on behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, to draw attention to the publication of the Church’s new Safeguarding materials and to repeat apologies made to those who ...

Bishop Robert Barron at Usher Hall Edinburgh

Bishop Robert Barron, an acclaimed speaker and founder of  the global media ministry Word on Fire, will speak at the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 6th September 2018 “Proclaiming Christ in our Culture”. ...

Pope Francis prays for Mission of the Laity

That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. Lay people are on the front line of the life of the Church.We need ...

Rosary on the Coast

A coach has been organised to leave from St Columbkille’s Church on Sunday 29th April at 1pm to go to Troon to join in the Rosary on the Coast event. There is a list at the back of church for ...

Collection for the Holy Land

During Good Friday services, the Church across the world takes up a collection for the care of the “Holy Places”, namely the sites in the Holy Land where Our Lord lived, died and rose again. The ...

WEE BOX, BIG CHANGE: SCIAF Lent 2018 Campaign

In Cambodia, the lives of poor families have been hit hard by illegal fishing. We’re helping them to stand up for their rights, protect what’s theirs, support themselves and live with dignity. The UK ...