Find out about what’s happening in the Archdiocese during the Advent season, which begins this Sunday (3 December).
A message from the Archbishop for Advent
Mondays in Advent: Pro-Life Rosary
Join Archbishop Cushley and priests of the Archdiocese to say the Rosary for Life each Monday in Advent at 7:45pm (Zoom). Register at bit.ly/prolifeevents
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New Nativity scene for Edinburgh
Archbishop Cushley will bless the Nativity scene at Mound Place, Edinburgh, this Sunday (3 December) at 3:30pm as part of the city’s ecumenical carol concert. Preview video available above or on YouTube.
Christmas Mass times for Archdiocese

Find a Mass on Christmas Day by looking at our full listings. Full list here.
Christmas Gifts at St Pauls Bookshop

Fr Jereus, Fr Alex (pictured) and Emma invite you to check out the great range of Christmas gift ideas at St Pauls Bookshop at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Open seven days, 10am-5pm. Watch the promo video here.
Candelit concert in Edinburgh
Enjoy a special candlelit concert of Advent and Christmas music on Friday 8 December at 8pm in St Andrew’s Church, Ravelston (77 Belford Road, Edinburgh). Pay on the door ÂŁ6 (ÂŁ12 family) or register here.
Advent talk series with Canon Hugh
Canon Hugh White launches the first in his weekly series of talks to help us spiritually prepare for celebrating Christmas. Canon Hugh is a retired priest of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. Watch here.
Carol Service hosted by Lourdes Hospitalité

The Lourdes HospitalitĂ© Committee is hosting a Carol Service at 3pm on Sunday 10 December at St Margaret’s Church, Main Street, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh.  All are welcome to come along and join the festivities.
Mass for the Feast of the Holy Innocents

Mass for the Feast of the Holy Innocents will be celebrated by Archbishop Cushley at midday on Thursday 28 December at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, to pray for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Register here (Registration is not essential, but helps with catering).
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Christian Aid Book Sale
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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