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
Take our Diploma in Catechetics in 2024
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
Events
Calendar of Events
|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
Sunday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 event,
-
The Scottish Peace Platform with SCIAF and Tearfund invite you to its first seminar in the series entitled Faith and Peace: Lessons from the frontline in Colombia and Ecuador, taking place online and in-person on Monday […] |
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
An Ecumenical Prayer Service to mark the Season of Creation takes place at St Francis Xavier's Church in Falkirk on Wed 30 September at 7:00pm. The Season of Creation is […] |
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
2 events,
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 […]
-
A day to raise awareness and be inspired to action. This event will dive into the reality of poverty in Scotland. We'll hear from a range of speakers working on […]
FREE
|
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
Those with additional support needs of all ages and their families/carers from all of our Archdiocesan parishes are invited to a special Sunday Mass on Sunday 11 October at 2:00pm […] |
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
3 events,
-
What if our worship could bring us even closer to God and to each other? What if our communities could be blessed even more? Led by Dr Léon Van Ommen, […]
£5
-
A Silver Jubilee Celebration for Fr Stefan Park OSA at St Joseph’s Church, Broomhouse Street North, Edinburgh, EH11 3SB, on Saturday 17 October. As a brother in the Order of Saint […]
FREE
-
In October, the month of the Rosary, all women are invited to join ‘Catholic Conversations’ on Saturday 17 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm in the St Andrew’s Parish rooms at 77 Belford Road, […] |
1 event,
-
A White Mass for Catholic healthcare professionals on the Feast of St Luke, patron saint of healthcare workers. The Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Sunday 18 October at […] |
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
Join the Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, for a relaxed evening of film, pizza and conversation at the Gillis Centre. The evening celebrates 10 years of the Sisters of […] |
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
The Apostolic Penitentiary is hosting a free formation seminar, “Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation", on 23/24 October, open to all the faithful, with a particular welcome for laypeople. Register here. […] |
2 events,
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Marriage, Family and Life Office invites families from across Scotland to its National Family Conference 2026. The conference takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026 […] |
1 event,
-
Join Fr Piotr Prusakiewicz for a Divine Mercy Hour at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday 25 October at 2:00pm. The afternoon will include Eucharistic Adoration, a spiritual talk by […] |
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
SPUC Scotland’s annual Candlelight Procession takes place in Glasgow on Thursday 29 October to pray for the protection of unborn life. The evening begins with the Rosary at the Mercat […] |
0 events,
|
2 events,
SPUC Edinburgh West is holding its first Day for Life on Saturday 31 October, 9:30am–3:30pm, at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. The day will include talks from Dr […]
-
Join the Committee for Interreligious Dialogue of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland for a special one-day conference exploring the Church’s commitment to interreligious dialogue and how this can be lived […]
FREE
|
0 events,
|