Beginning in this week’s SCO, the Scottish Network of Catholic Students revamps Strong in Faith to created a new SCO monthly section by Catholic students called FAITH BY DEGREES
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Journeys of faith thrive at Scottish universities
By Michael Kearns Interview with Gabriele Franchi De’ Cavalieri, president of the Scottish Network of Catholic Students, who is a phd student in economics at Glasgow University, and Clare Logan, a 3rd year PE teaching student at UWS, who is the network’s event coordinator. What is the Scottish Network of Catholic Students? Clare:... read more
Young Catholics enjoy Spirit-filled pilgrimage to Nunraw
Around 160 young people from across Scotland where joined by priests and religious last Sunday as they took part in a national youth pilgrimage to Nunraw Abbey in East Lothian.
The event, organised by Catholic Youth Service Scotland (CYSS), follows on from last year’s pilgrimage to Dunfermline Abbey, and like last year the weather stayed clear throughout the day. The pilgrims gathered at the start of their journey in St Mary’s Church in Haddington, where they prayed the Angelus, before moving... read more
National pilgrimage for young Scottish Catholics in September
There will be a national pilgrimage for young Scottish Catholics to Nunraw Abbey this September.
On Sunday September 13, pilgrims will set off from the pre-Reformation shrine of Our Lady of Haddington and will then walk seven miles to the Benedictine Abbey of Sancta Maria at Nunraw where Holy Mass will be offered. “Young people from across Scotland are invited to walk the seven miles from... read more
Be inspired to become more politically active
After the general election AIDAN MICHAEL COOK, looking to the Holyrood ballot next year, asks young Catholics to step up in Strong in Faith
In the run-up to last week’s general election, the Scottish bishops issued a letter urging all the faithful to use their vote wisely. But one section of the letter was different. It was concerned not just with voting, but with a deeper participation in politics: “The time has come for... read more
High school pupils prepare for Caritas Awards
High school pupils across the country are getting ready for a celebration of a year of faith exploration at this year’s Caritas Award ceremony.
Now in its fourth year, the Caritas Award gives pupils in their final year of school the opportunity to go on a journey of faith, volunteering in their community and parishes and putting Catholic social teaching into action. The award invites young people to explore the impact on their lives of... read more
Standing in solidarity with persecuted Christians
Scottish Catholic Observer takes the ACN Scotland pledge ahead of youth rally on June 11
The Scottish Catholic Observer has signed up to Aid to the Church in Need’s Solidarity campaign as the charity calls on people across Scotland to stand with persecuted Christians around the world. ACN is asking people of all faiths and no faith, politicians, schools and young people to show solidarity with... read more
Flame2 lit up Wembley Arena
Over 8000 young people gathered in London on Saturday in one of the largest Catholic youth events in Britain
The Flame2 congress, organised by the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation (CYMFED), featured a dramatic interpretation of St John’s Gospel and music from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and worship leader Matt Redman. One of the highlights was the appearance of Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Philippines, who brought the gathering a special message from... read more
Young people at heart of Lenten Catechesis
Paisley Diocesan Synod begins on Sunday
Bishop John Keenan has said he wants young people to be at the heart of the diocesan Lenten Catechesis and each week will feature school choirs and musicians, testimonies of faith from the young people of the diocese and youth to fill the sanctuary leading Evening Prayers and Reflections at... read more
Dunkeld parish helps with high hopes
A university student who is to climb Kilimanjaro to raise funds for an international children’s charity has thanked Monifieth parishioners for their help.
Sam Wain recently sold Medjugorje souvenirs at the back of St Bride’s Church as part of his efforts to raise money for the charity Childreach. In August, the 20-year-old will travel to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Childreach International works in partnership with local communities in... read more
Following in the footsteps of St Margaret
Almost 200 young people followed in the footsteps of St Margaret last Sunday as they gathered in Dunfermline for the first national pilgrimage to St Margaret organised by Catholic Youth Service Scotland.
The young Catholics visited the cave where St Margaret went to pray and to escape the hustle and bustle of her life as well as visiting her tomb and Dunfermline Abbey. The pilgrimage culminated in Mass in St Margaret’s Church with Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh, episcopal president... read more
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- Bishop John Keenan of Paisley has urged the prayer campaign for the Scottish nurse who became critically ill with late complications from the ebola virus to continue after doctors said her condition was improving
- Archbishop Leo Cushley told some of Scotland’s future Catholic teachers that they must teach from the heart and pursue personal holiness.
- Warner believes Catholics have lost the sensus fidei.
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