Welcome to St Andrew's Parish, Rothesay
The Diocese of Argyll and the Isles has many parishes in some of the most beautiful parts of Scotland. Mountains, glens, lochs, rivers, and the sea give a dramatic background to our heritage, both past and lived. Many lives continue to give witness to our faith and how it is celebrated here.
Among the Highlands and the Islands is the Isle of Bute with its main town Rothesay and just a few hundred yards from the ferry terminal, is the magnificent Catholic Church of St. Andrew’s. Now just shy of being one hundred years old, St. Andrew’s continues to be the centre of Catholic worship in Bute.
On this website we hope to introduce you to our beautiful Church and parish, showcasing our long history and highlighting some of the many things we do today.
Feel free to browse the menu and explore the site.
Easter Sunday
‘I have risen and I am with you still. Alleluia!’
Praising the goodness and mercy of God is our central and joyful purpose within the Easter Sunday liturgy.
The scripture for today’s celebration proclaims God’s ultimate victory over death.
The One hung on a tree and laid in the tomb is no longer rejected, but raised to be appointed judge of the living and of the dead (First Reading and Gospel).
Christ is forever the cornerstone (Psalm) and, having taken his place at the right hand of God (Second Reading), he continues to offer to us the priceless gift of a share in his life.
Let’s pray, during this Easter week, that Christ’s constant, faithful love will raise us up to fresh encouragement and greater hope, so that we may bear witness to his resurrection in our daily lives. Amen.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Peter and John Running to the Tomb
Eugène Burnand 1850 – 1921
Musée d'Orsay, Paris
Pope Leo's April Prayer Intention
For priests in crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
Scottish Parliament Elections May 2026
Click here to open and download the Bishops' Election Briefing Pack, with guidance on some of the issues that should be on our minds as we select the candidates to vote for.
Pope Leo's Lenten Message
Abstain from harsh words and rash judgement
This season of Lent, Pope Leo XIV invites Catholics to open ourselves to listening, fasting, and community, urging us to abstain from words of hatred in order to make space for words of hope and peace.
