SPUC SCOTLAND RED MASS POPE appeals is inspired by is celebrated for peace in Project Truth by the new Pakistan after in Life Matters archbishop bombings Page 13 Page 2 Pages 6-7 No 5537 YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH Friday September 27 2013 | £1 Archbishop Cushley pledges to be ‘merciful’ By Liz Leydon Scotland’s newest archbishop, Archbishop Leo Cushley, The newly ordained Archbishop of St Andrews and is surrounded by his peers upon leaving St Mary’s THE new archbishop of St Andrews and Edin- Cathedral in Edinburgh after his Episcopal ordination burgh has been counselled by Pope Francis to Edinburgh brings Papal message to Scottish Catholics on Saturday PIC: PAUL McSHERRY be merciful in his ministry in Scotland, and to take special care of young Catholics. Meaning of mercy In his homily, Cardinal Harvey spoke of the ‘spe- gent proclaimer of the Gospel and an active partic- Vatican diplomat Mgr Leo Cushley of Mother- “Merciful, this has already become a key word in cial grace’of being a bishop, adding that ‘grace rose ipant in the sacraments.’ well Diocese was ordained and consecrated as arch- [Francis’] pontificate, and it’s an idea that comes to naturally upon’ the new archbishop. The cardinal, bishop on Saturday, the feast of St Matthew, by his him from the Gospels but filtered through his think- however, addressed directly the challenges facing Humour former boss at the Vatican Secretariat of State, Car- ing about a quotation that he likes from the Venera- the Church and Scottish Catholics. The new archbishop also showed humility and dinal James Harvey, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, ble Bede, the famous English historian,” The cardinal said that, while it may paint an ‘ugly humour when addressing the congregation on Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, and Archbishop Cushley, the eighth Archbishop of St picture of what it means to be a bishop’the ordained Saturday. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, in his Andrews and Edinburgh since the restoration of the were ‘not perfect beings without weakness.’ Referring back to his previous role as Prelate of capacity as Apostolic administrator of St Andrews hierarchy, said. “God chooses real human beings, real men with the Anticamera, assisting the Pope as he received and Edinburgh. “The Pope told me to look up the Office of Read- real faults and weaknesses... and does great things,” visitors, he teased on Saturday that ‘like the new “One of the things [the Pope] communicated... ings for the day and to find his motto—the words he said. Archbishop of Canterbury meeting the Pope, I have was the idea that I should be ‘merciful’ in my min- miserando atque eligendo where Christ ‘mercifully’ “The heat gets so intense sometimes that the no idea what I am doing here’and said he had a ‘lot istry here,” Archbishop Cushley, 52, said after the looks upon Matthew and chooses him. But he make-up melts off the ‘actors’ faces, leaving all the to learn.’ congregation’s applause before he spoke died down. explained that being merciful doesn’t mean being blemishes for everyone to see.” Archbishop Cushley addressed the congregation soft. It means being gentle but also firm at the same However, Jesus ‘did not call the righteous but sin- I Continued on page 2 with the Pope’s message after his Episcopal ordina- time. This is what the Pope asked me to be for all ners,’ he said before adding that God ‘makes I Insight into new archbishop, see pages 2 and 12 tion at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, in the of you. redeemed saints out of sinners.’ presence of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, “It is also Pope Francis’ proposal for the way we The cardinal invited the congregation to join him Cardinal Seán Brady and many Scottish bishops. priests ought to be with each other: firmly resolved in praying to Our Lady for the intercession of God First Minister Alex Salmond, Dr Lorna Hood, the to be merciful, to forgive, to be humble, to re-build, for the new archbishop. Moderator of the General Assembly, Bishop John to dialogue.” During the Episcopal ordination the nuncio said Armes, Episcopal Bishop of Edinburgh, Nigel that ‘mercy is the Lord’s most powerful message,’ Baker, the British Ambassador to the Holy See, and Challenging times and that ‘sadness can only be overcome.’He offered his predecessor Francis Campbell attended the ordi- Archbishop Cushley becomes pastoral leader of St the Holy Father’s and his own prayers for Arch- nation. The congregation queued outside the cathe- Andrews and Edinburgh at a difficult time for the bishop Cushley. dral to enter, overflowing as the ordination began Church in Scotland. He follows Cardinal Keith Earlier in the Mass, a mandate for the Holy See with some watching the historic event on a screen O’Brien, whose future has yet to be determined was read aloud stating that the Vatican knew the outside St Mary’s. since his retirement, in the role. archdiocese ‘awaited a pastor who would be a dili- SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 WHAT’S ON SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 PICTURE OF THE WEEK What’s On A weekly guide to upcoming Church events MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30 I UK premiere of James I Year of Faith talk: Christian MacMillan’s Piano Concerto Prayer Workshop 8: The Year No.3, 7.30pm, Glasgow Royal of Faith (Rediscovering the Concert Hall. Catholic Catechism) 7.30pm, St Cadoc’s Church, Newton I Archdiocese of Glasgow Mearns. Arts Project, Arts in the Autumn, Reflection on the THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 Divine Office in Poetry and I Annual Mass to welcome Music, 7.30pm, St Peter’s newly qualified teachers to Church, Partick, a special Motherwell Diocese, 7.30pm, evening of poetry and music Our Lady of Good Aid Cathe- reflecting upon the prayers dral, Motherwell. said daily by priests, religious and laity all over the world. The opening of the new legal year in Scotland was marked on Sunday with the celebration of the annual Red FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 Published poet and regular Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. The celebration was particularly special for Archbishop Leo Cushley of I Join SCIAF and Take One Lentfest performer Anne Mur- St Andrews and Edinburgh, who had been installed the previous day at the cathedral and returned to celebrate Action for special screening of ray reads her new sequence of Mass with legal professionals from across the country, along with their families and friends. Bishops emeriti Ian A Thirsty World. seven poems on the Divine Murray and Vincent Logan joined Archbishop Cushley and archdiocesan clergy in celebrating the Mass, during The film explores the use Office, also providing insights which the new archbishop greeted and blessed Senators of the College of Justice. Among those in attendance at and availability of fresh water on what is happening in the the Red Mass were Lord Gill, Lord President and Lord Justice General, and Lord Doherty and Lord Matthews, Senators of the College of Justice in 20 countries around the secular world at these times. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY world (including Congo, Cam- Violinist, Anne Morgan, of the bodia and India) through spec- Morgan Lee Band accompa- tacular aerial images shot in nies the work with music. The remote, rarely filmed regions. evening will conclude with the An unusal route The film meets the cam- celebration of Compline paigners, women and entrepre- (Night Prayer of the Church) to becoming the neurs on the frontline. It with a priest from the host provides a breathtakingly parish. Free Entry: Retiring new archbishop beautiful view of our global Collection for Donations [No THE new Archbishop of St reliance on often scarce water Tickets required]. Estimated Andrews and Edinburgh has taken sources. Event starts at running time: one hour approx. an unusual route to the role but 2.35pm, Filmhouse, Lothian throughout his life there has been a Road Edinburgh. SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 powerful through line of Faith. Screening followed by dis- I Fatima Devotion Team, “One of my very earliest memo- cussion with guests including annual ladies’ lunch and ries is of being in a very small Percy Patrick (SCIAF), Dave fundraiser, 1.30pm, Christ the chapel in Coatdyke,” Archbishop Watson (UNISON Scotland) King Church hall, Glasgow. Cushley told the SCO. “I was only and Nick Hepworth (Water Wit- three or four but I remember very I clearly seeing the Tabernacle, hav- ness). Booking is essential. You Annual Mass for friends and ing some sense that this was the can book tickets for the special benefactors of Society of house of God, that it was a very still, screenings by clicking here African Missions (SMA very beautiful place.” http://www.takeoneaction.org.u Fathers), 3pm, Holy Family As a child he came from what he k/calendar/details/936/ Church, Dunblane, followed by calls a ‘comfortably Catholic fam- refreshments in the parish hall. ily.’ “I’m the only priest or nun I SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 know of in the family, I didn’t have I Life in the Eucharist Retreat I SCIAF and Take One Action lots uncles and aunts as examples,” Cardinal Harvey ordains Archbishop Leo Cushley PIC: PAUL McSHERRY he said. “But my father told me not Day, St Joseph’s Church, special screening of A Thirsty long before he died that he had Blantyre, from 11.15am to World. Event begins at 6pm, thought about being a White Father. 4.40pm. (doors 5.15pm), The Tall Ship at Much to my absolute amazement, Riverside, Pointhouse Place, Archbishop’s call to young Catholics because he kept that quiet all his I Official reception for per- Glasgow.