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 £6 (£12 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 Hospitalité 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).
Upcoming Events
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Scotland's annual Pilgrimage for Life takes place at Carfin Grotto on Saturday 1 August. This day of prayer and witness offers an opportunity to give thanks for the gift of […]
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Join Justice & Peace Scotland on Saturday 1 August, 11:00am to 12.30pm, at Faslane Naval Base for our annual Christian Peace Witness Vigil as we pray and advocate for a […] |
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Genius? Madman? Saint? The story of Antoni Gaudí, internationally renowned visionary architect responsible for Barcelona’s towering Sagrada Familia. The sell-out 2024 Fringe show returns with a revised version marking the […] |
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Young Women Invited to Come and See with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma… On Saturday 8 August 2026, from 11:30am-2:30pm, single Catholic young women aged 18-35 are invited […] |
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The annual Festival Mass of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh marks Edinburgh's world-famous festival season. Celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley, the Mass welcomes civic leaders, members of the […] |
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On Monday 17 August the Schola Cantorum choir of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, present a special concert inspired by Timothy Schmlaz’s powerful 'Homeless Jesus' sculpture, which has recently been installed […]
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Internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz is visiting the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh this August. Best known for creating the powerful Homeless Jesus sculpture, now installed outside St […]
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Cathedral Organist Tom Wilkinson presents a special organ recital to raise money for the St Mary's Catholic Cathedral Roof Appeal. The programme includes popular French organ music such as Boëllmann Suite […] |
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Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Walking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife […] |
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Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Walking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife […] |
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Mass will be celebrated outdoors on the beach of Port Castle Bay at 4:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2026. The principal celebrant will be Bishop Frank Dougan, Saint Ninian’s successor, […] |
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A training session for volunteers who assist with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd but have not participated in an official training course (and others who would simply like to better […] |
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The March for Life is the UK's biggest Pro-Life gathering and takes place on Saturday 5 September in London There's Mass at Westminster Cathedral as well as stalls, speakers and […]
Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Walking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife […]
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You are invited to attend the Season of Creation Conference 2026 run by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Care of Creation Office. The day is set to be a time […]
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Our annual Day for Altar takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026, 10:30am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Parents should contact their parish priest to […]
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Join the Bishops of Scotland at the National Marian Shrine for Holy Mass at 3:00pm on Sunday 6 September, Mass at 3:00pm. |