Congratulations to Richard Steinbach who has been honoured with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal.
The award is given to those who have shown distinguished service to the Church and the papacy and is the highest medal that the Pope can award to a layperson.
His work within the SSVP has been devoted to the good causes of assisting the vulnerable and needy, visiting sick and housebound, providing transport to Mass for limited mobility parishioners.
His care and compassion for others was expressed in many ways, including his active support for the SSVP Fife Furniture Project, and the Missionaries of Charity Project.
In the days leading up to Christmas, Richard would be delivering bags of groceries and gifts to those in need. He enthusiastically encouraged SSVP Youth activities, visiting schools and arranging visits for the SSVP Youth Development Co-ordinator.
No tribute to Richard would be complete without mentioning his wife, Elaine. Many SSVP members rely on the active support of their spouses and Elaine, herself an SSVP member, has always been available to assist him.
Over the years, Richard has quietly encouraged others to participate more fully in the life of the parish. On the social side, he is an active supporter and worker for the family fun days and social events organised for the benefit of his parish.
He has fulfilled the role of Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist for many years, choir member and is currently one of the Lectors of the parish.
Richard has exercised his pastoral roles throughout these years with such modesty that the extent of his commitment and involvement within the parish would not be known by many parishioners.
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Edinburgh New Town Church hosts the annual Christian Aid Book Sale from 09-15 May. A team of stalwarts and people from various Christian denominations are organising this sale that has […]
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We welcome families to The Gillis Centre for a family picnic, children’s catechesis, talks for adults, a Rosary Procession and Vigil Mass at The Gillis Centre, Edinburgh, on Saturday 9 May […] |
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Sung Vespers with prayers for the Holy Land takes place at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Wednesday 20 May at 7:00pm. Register by email: cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk After the service, you are warmly […]
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Fr Norman Cooper is a fondly remembered priest of our Archdiocese who tragically fell to his death on 20 May 1996 climbing in the Sgurr Nan Gillean (Peak of the […] |
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Mothers and Daughters of all ages are invited by the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma for an afternoon to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary. Activities include a May Crowning […]
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Join us to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost with young adults from across the Archdiocese. It takes place at St Andrew's Church, 77 Belford Road, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS […]
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A Pentecost Worship Night at St Ninian's & Triduana, 12 Marionville Drive, Edinburgh, EH7 6BW, on Saturday 23 May. All welcome. 5:00pm - Holy Mass 7:00pm - Musical worship, Intercessory […] |
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Praise and worship to call for the fire of the Holy Spirit on Sunday 24 May 6:00pm - 9:30pm at St John the Baptist, 37 St Ninian's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 […] |
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Making God-Centred Decisions is the title of a day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ, from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday 30 May at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, […]
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