Holy Week 2025

Here's is information about the Sacred Triduum at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, along with other events happening in Holy Week.

Monday
Stations of the Cross. Includes a reflection from Bishop Frank Dougan of the Diocese of Galloway. 7:45pm on Zoom. Register: bit.ly/stations25

Pergolesi Stabat Mater by Genevieve Evans and Emma Hocking, St Mary's Cathedral, 7:30pm.

Tuesday
Chrism Mass, St Mary's Cathedral, 7:00pm. Archbishop Cushley will bless the oils to be used in parish celebrations of the Sacraments while priests renew the promises made at ordination.

Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Archbishop Cushley at 7:00pm in St Mary's Cathedral.

Good Friday
The Passion Liturgy with Archbishop Cushley at 3:00pm in St Mary's Cathedral (for those who cannot attend, there will be Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm). A day of fasting and abstinence.

Please note that the Cathedral may only have standing room only. Other Good Friday services in the city:

Holy Saturday
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00pm and 12 catechumens and 21 candidates will be received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church.

Please note that the Cathedral may only have standing room only on Holy Saturday. Other services in the city:

Easter Sunday
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at midday in St Mary's Cathedral.

Confession times in the Archdiocese

Archbishop Cushley is encouraging Catholics to get to Confession in Lent, as part of our spiritual preparation for Easter.

Our Catechetics Commission has compiled this list of Confession times for Churches across the Archdiocese.

See the 'How to go to Confession' guide here. If you have not been for a while and are looking for some advice, see our YouTube playlist here.

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BALFRON, St. Anthony, Dunmore Street, G63 0TX
Confessions: Advent, Lent, by request.

BALLINGRY, Ss. Kenneth & Bernard, Hill Road, KY5 8NP
Confessions: as announced.

BANKNOCK St. Luke’s, Garngrew Road, Haggs. FK4 1HP
Confessions: Wednesday 6.30pm-6.50pm.

BANNOCKBURN Our Lady & St. Ninian, 52 Quakerfield, Bannockburn, Stirling FK7 8HZ 
Confessions: Saturday 5.30pm-6.10pm.

BATHGATE St. Mary 9 Livery Street Bathgate EH48 4HS
Confessions: Monday & Tuesday 9.00am-9.25am; Saturday 4.15pm-4.45pm.

BLACKBURN, Our Lady of Lourdes, 30 Bathgate Road, Blackburn, Bathgate EH47 7LF
Confessions: Saturday 5.15pm-5.45pm.

BLANEFIELD, St. Kessog’s, 4 Campsie Dene Road, Blanefield, Glasgow G63 9BN
Confessions: Advent, Lent, on request; other times to be arranged.

BO’NESS, St. Mary of the Assumption, Linlithgow Road, EH51 0DP
Confessions: Saturday, after morning Mass, 5.30pm-6.00pm.

BONNYBRIDGE, St. Joseph’s, 30 Broomhill Road, Bonnybridge FK4 2AN
Confessions: Tuesday 6.30pm; Saturday 4.30pm.

BONNYRIGG Our Lady of Consolation, Hawthornden Avenue, EH19 2AW
Confessions: as announced; on request.

BOWHILL St. Ninian, Derran Drive, Bowhill, KY5 0JG
Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass; on request

BROXBURN, SS. John Cantius & Nicholas, 34 West Main Street, Broxburn EH52 5RJ
Confessions: Saturday 4.45pm, Sunday 5.45pm.

BURNTISLAND St. Joseph’s, Cowdenbeath Road, Burntisland KY3 0LJ
Confessions: Tuesdays 6.30pm; on request.

COWDENBEATH Our Lady & St. Bride, 74 Stenhouse Street, KY4 9DD
Confessions: Saturday 10.30am-11.30am.

COWIE The Sacred Heart, Bannockburn Rd, Cowie FK7 7BG
Confessions: Sunday 11.00am-11.20am.

DALKEITH St David’s, 41 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith EH22
Confessions: Saturday 5.00pm-5.40pm; on request during the week.

DALKEITH St. Luke & St. Anne, 12 Stone Place, Mayfield, EH22 5PG
Confessions: Saturday before and after Mass.

DENNY, St. Alexander’s, 100 Stirling Street, Denny FK6 6DL
Confessions: Saturday 5.00pm-5.30pm.

DUNBAR, Our Lady of The Waves, Westgate, Dunbar EH42 1JL
Confessions: Saturday 10.30am-11.00am, 6.00pm-6.15pm.

DUNFERMLINE Our Lady of Lourdes, Aberdour Rd, Dunfermline, KY11 4QZ.
Confessions: Thursday 6.25pm; on request.

DUNFERMLINE St. Margaret East Port, KY12 7JBS
Confessions: Saturday 10.30-11.30am.

DUNS Our Lady & St. Margaret’s, 48 Bridgend, TD11 3EX
Confessions: Saturday 5.30pm-5.50pm; on request.

EAST CALDER, St. Theresa’s, Kilronan Park, 41 Main Street, EH53 0ES
Confessions: on request.

EDINBURGH
Confession times for Edinburgh churches at bottom of this page.

FALKIRK St. Francis Xavier (1839, 1961), 1 Hope Street, FK1 5AT
Confessions: Saturday, 10.30am-11.15am, 4.15pm-4.45pm.

FAULDHOUSE St. John the Baptist, 115 Main Street, Fauldhouse, EH47 9BJ
Confessions: Monday after 7.00pm Mass; Saturday after 10.00am Mass.

GALASHIELS Our Lady & St. Andrew, 63 Stirling Street, TD1 1BY
Confessions: Saturday 10.30am-11.15am.

GLENROTHES  St. Paul (1958), Warout Road, KY7 4ER
Confessions: Wednesday 10.30am; Saturday 10.30am.

GOREBRIDGE St. Margaret, Lady Brae, EH23 4HH
Confessions: as announced; on request.

GRANGEMOUTH, Christ the King, Bowhouse Road, FK3 0HB
Confessions: Saturday 5.25pm-5.55pm during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

GRANGEMOUTH, Sacred Heart, Drummond Place, FK3 9JA
Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am Mass.

HADDINGTON, St. Mary, Poldrate, EH41 4DA
Confessions: Saturday 10.30am-11.00am; Sunday 9.00-9.25am.

HADDINGTON, Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw, EH41 4LW
Confessions: at call.

HAWICK, St. Mary & St. David, 15 Buccleuch Street, TD9 0HH
Confessions: before each Mass.

INNERLEITHEN St. James, High Street, EH44 6HD
Confessions: before or after Masses; on request.

INVERKEITHING, St. Peter in Chains, Hope Street, KY11 1LW
Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm; on request.

JEDBURGH, The Immaculate Conception, Old Bongate, TD8 6DR
Confessions: Saturday 5.00pm.

KELSO, The Immaculate Conception, Bowmont Street, TD5 7DZ
Confessions: Sunday 9.00am.

KELTY, St. Joseph, Cocklaw Street, KY4 0DG
Holy Day of Confessions: as announced.

KENNOWAY, St. Giles, Langside Crescent, KY8 5LW
Confessions: Thursday 5.30pm-5.45pm; Saturday 9.15am-9.30am.

KILSYTH, St. Patrick, 30 Low Craigends, G65 0PF
Confessions: Wednesday 6.00pm-7.00pm; Saturday, 10.00am-10.30am, 5.15pm-5.45pm

KIRKCALDY, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Dunnikier Road, KY1 2QN
Confessions: 30 minutes before Masses; on request.

KIRKCALDY, St. Pius X, Brodick Road, Templehall,  KY2 6EY
Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass; on request.

LARBERT, Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Bernadette’s, 323 Main Street, FK5 4EU
Confessions: Saturday 10.00am-10.15am, 6.00pm-6.15pm; on request.

LENNOXTOWN, St. Machan, Chapel Street, G66 7DE
Confessions: Saturday, after 10.00am Mass; after Vigil-Mass; on request.

LESLIE, St. Mary, Mother of God, High Street, KY6 3AE
Confessions: Saturday 5.30pm.

LINLITHGOW, St. Michael’s, 53 Blackness Road, EH49 7JA
Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am Mass; by arrangement.

LIVINGSTON, St. Andrew’s, 126 Victoria Street, Craigshill, EH54 5BJ
Confessions: Saturday 4.30pm; on request

LIVINGSTON, St. Peter’s, 9 Carmondean Centre, EH54 8PT
Confessions: as announced.

LOANHEAD St. Margaret (of Scotland), 16 Clerk Street, EH20 9DR
Confessions: Tues. & Thurs. 9.00-9.15am; Sat. during Holy Hour 11.00am- 12.00pm (alternate months with PENICUIK).

LOCHGELLY, St. Patrick, Station Road, KY5 9QU
Confessions: as announced.

MELROSE, St. Cuthbert, High Cross Avenue, TD6 9SQ
Confessions: Sunday 8.45am-9.00am.

METHIL, St. Agatha 160 Methil Brae, KY8 3LU
Confessions: Mon, Tues, Fri 9.15am-9:30am; Sat 4:15pm-4:45pm.

MILTON OF CAMPSIE, St. Paul, Birdston Road, G66 8BU
Confessions: Saturday after morning Mass.

MUSSELBURGH, Our Lady of Loretto & St. Michael 17 Newbigging, EH21 7AJ
Confessions: Saturday 10.30am-11.00am, 5.15pm.

NORTH BERWICK, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, 9 Law Road, EH39 4PN
Confessions: Monday & Wednesday after morning Mass.

OAKLEY, The Holy Name, Station Road, KY12 9NW
Confessions: on request.

PEEBLES St. Joseph, Rosetta Road, EH45 8JU
Confessions: before or after Masses; on request.

PENICUIK The Sacred Heart, 56 John Street, EH26 8NE
Confessions: Sat. 5.30pm-5.45pm; Sat. during Holy Hour 11.00am-12.00pm (alternate months with LOANHEAD); 5.30pm-5.45pm.

POLMONT, St. Anthony, Maddiston Road, Rumford, FK2 0SB
Confessions: Saturday 10.00-10.30am.

PRESTONPANS, St. Gabriel, West Loan, EH32 9JX
Confessions: Monday 10.30-11.00am; Saturday 5.15pm-5.50pm.

ROSEWELL St. Matthew, 36 Carnethie Street, EH24 9AT
Confessions: as announced; on request.

ROSYTH, St. John & St. Columba, Crossroads Place, KY11 2QL
Confessions: Tuesday 6.25pm; Saturday 10.30am.

SELKIRK, Our Lady & St. Joseph, High Street, TD7 4JX
Confessions: Saturday 5.30pm.

ST ANDREWS St. James, The Scores, KY16 9AR
Confessions: Saturday after 9.30am Mass, 6.00pm-6.30pm; Wed. 6.30pm-6.55pm.

STIRLING Holy Spirit, McGrigor Road, St. Ninian’s, FK7 9BL
Confessions: 9:30 am to 9:50am on Tuesdays or on request.

STIRLING St. Margaret of Scotland, Drip Road, Raploch, FK9 1RR
Confessions: 9:30 am to 9:50am on Wednesdays or on request.

STIRLING St. Mary, Upper Bridge Street, FK8 1ES
Confessions: 9:30 am to 9:50am on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Fridays after 10:00am Mass, Saturdays 5:00pm to 5:20pm or on request.

STONEYBURN Church of Our Lady, Burnbrae Road, EH47 8DF
Confessions: Thursday 9.30am.

TORRANCE, St. Dominic, School Road, G64 4DB
Confessions: on request.

TRANENT, St. Martin of Tours, 150 High Street, EH33 1HJ
Confessions: Sunday 8.50am-9.20am; Tuesday 7.30pm.

WEST CALDER Our Lady & St. Bridget, 4 West End, EH55 8EF
Confessions: Wednesday 6.00pm-6.50pm; Saturday 4.30-5.00pm.

WHITBURN St. Joseph, Raeburn Crescent, EH47 8HQ
Confessions: Sunday 9.15am-9.45am; on request.

WINCHBURGH, St. Philomena 28 Niddry Road, EH52 6RY
Confessions: Saturday after 9.30am Mass.

Edinburgh churches

ST ALBERT THE GREAT, 24 George Square, EH8 9LD
Confessions: Wednesday 4.00pm-5.00pm; Saturday 11.00am-12noon.

ST ANDREW, 77 Belford Road, Ravelston, EH4 3DP
Confessions: Wednesday 5.00pm-5.45pm.

ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA, 2 Captains Row, EH16 6QP
Confessions: on request.

ST COLUMBA, 9 Upper Gray Street, EH9 1SN
Confessions: Sunday 6.00pm-6.15pm.

ST CUTHBERT, 104 Slateford Road, EH14 1PT
Confessions: Saturday after 10.00am Mass; at other times by arrangement.

ST GREGORY THE GREAT, Walter Scott Avenue, EH16 5TD
Confessions: Sunday 6.00pm-6.15pm.

HOLY CROSS, 11 Bangholm Loan, EH5 3AH
Confessions: on request.

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, St. Ninian’s Road, Corstorphine.
Confessions: Saturday 5.15pm-5.45pm; on request.

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, 3 Sandford Gardens, EH15 1LP
Confessions: Saturday 7.30pm and by appointment.

ST JOHN OGILVIE, 159 Sighthill Drive, EH11 4PY 
Confessions: Saturday 6.00pm. On request after daily Mass.

ST JOSEPH, Broomhouse Street North, Sighthill, EH11 3SB
Confessions: Saturday 10.00am and on request.

ST KENTIGERN, Parkgrove Avenue, Barnton, EH4 7QR
Confessions: Saturday after morning Mass.

ST MARGARET, Hope View, South Queensferry, EH30 9LS
Confessions: Saturday, after 9.30am Mass, 4.20pm-4.50pm; Sunday 9.20am-9.50am.

ST MARGARET, 149 Main Street, Davidsons Mains, EH4 5AQ
Confessions: Saturday after Vigil Mass.

ST MARGARET MARY, Boswall Parkway, Granton, EH5 2JQ
Confessions: on request.

 ST MARK, 29 Oxgangs Avenue, EH13 9HX
Confessions: Saturday 6.00pm; on request after daily Mass.

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, Broughton Street, EH1 3JR
Confessions: Monday-Friday, 1.15pm; Saturday 10.30am-12noon, 5-6pm.
In English & Polish: Monday-Friday. 5.00pm-6.00pm.

SS NINIAN & TRIDUANA, 232 Marionville Road, EH7 6BE
Confessions: Saturday 5.00pm-5.30pm.

ST MARY MAGDALENE, Bingham Avenue, EH15 3HY
Confessions: on request (and Saturday 7.30pm, St John’s, Portobello).

ST MARY, STAR OF THE SEA, 106 Constitution Street, Leith, EH6 6AW
Confessions: Saturday 5.30pm; and on request.

OUR LADY OF POCHAYIV & ST ANDREW’S, 24 Dalmeny Street, EH6 8RG
Confessions: in Ukrainian, Croatian, English, Polish, Russian or Serbian 10.30am-11.00am
before Liturgy and on call.

OUR LADY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH, 1 Curriehill Road, Currie, EH14 5QA
Confessions: Friday after 10.00am Mass; by appointment.

OUR LADY OF POCHAYIV & ST ANDREWS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Dalmeny Street, EH6 8RG
Confessions: in Ukrainian, Croatian, English, Polish, Russian or Serbian 10.30-11.00am before Liturgy and on call.

ST PATRICK, 5 South Gray’s Close, EH1 1TQ
Confessions: Before every Mass, every day Friday & Saturday: 11.40am-12.10pm (and during or after every Mass, and on request, when a priest is available).

ST PETER, 77 Falcon Avenue, Morningside, EH10 4AN
Confessions: Saturday, 11.15am-11.45am, and on request.

THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS, 28 Lauriston Street, Lauriston, EH3 9DJ
Confessions: Monday-Saturday 12.00pm-12.25pm; Sunday 6.30-6.45pm.

ST TERESA OF LISIEUX, 120 Niddrie Mains Road, Craigmillar, EH16 4EG
Confessions: 5.05-5.30pm.

All information taken from the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Directory 2025. Dates/times can be confirmed with parishes. Compiled by the Catechetics Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.

WATCH: Prepare for Palm Sunday

Archbishop Leo Cushley dives into a key text in Christology, Paul's letter to the Philippians 2: 6-11.

This is the second reading we will hear at Holy Mass on Palm Sunday (13 April). Watch below or on YouTube.

Recorded on Tuesday 8 April, part of a Lenten programme of talks hosted by the Young Adults' Group at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

Parish bulletin update for Holy Week

Here is our round-up of forthcoming events that we share each week with parishes in the Archdiocese.

Celebration of Fr Tommy Greenan
The story of the Edinburgh priest who served the poor in war-torn El Salvador will be shared at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Thursday 8 May at 7:30pm (Please note corrected date). Speakers will share their memories of Fr Tommy Greenan and tell the story of how his acclaimed book The Song of the Poor came to be published following his death. The book will be available for purchase at the event. No registration required. All welcome.

Chrism Mass
The Mass of Chrism in the Archdiocese will be celebrated on Tuesday of Holy Week (15 April) at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh at 7:00pm. At this Solemn Mass Archbishop Cushley will bless the Oils to be used in parish celebrations of the Sacraments for the year ahead, while priests renew the promises made at ordination. All are welcome as we prepare for the Paschal Triduum in the lead up to Easter Sunday.

Children’s Liturgy Leader Workshop
Join the Catechetics Commission for the second Children’s Liturgy (CL) Leader Workshop. The day will begin with Mass, and include feedback from our 22 February meeting, a presentation on music & art, and a time of discussion. Date: Saturday 26th April 9:30am – 12:30pm. Location: The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, EH9 1BB. Register here.

Parent Forum
The next Archdiocesan Parent Forum will take place on Wednesday 23 April at 7:00pm. This meeting will now be online, and all Parent Council Chairpersons and Parish Representatives are invited. If you haven’t received an invite or confirmed your attendance, please email melissa.gavan@staned.org.uk

Assisted Suicide
The UK Parliament will soon be voting on assisted suicide. Please visit carenotkilling.uk/petition to sign the petition and email your MP in a few simple clicks.

Annual Pro-Life Chain, Edinburgh
SPUC's Pro-Life Chain takes place on Saturday 26 April at 11:00am on Lothian Road. There will be a pro-life Rosary at 10:00am in Sacred Heart Church on Lauriston Street. Register at: bit.ly/proliferosary25

Stations of the Cross
Join Catholics from across Scotland to pray for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Includes a reflection from Bishop Frank Dougan of the Diocese of Galloway. This Monday (14 April) at 7:45pm. Register: bit.ly/stations25

Fundraising concert
A Performance of Pergolesi Stabat Mater by Genevieve Evans and Emma Hocking takes place at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh at 7:30pm on Monday 14 April. Entry is free with retiring donations to support the Schola Cantorum’s singing in Rome in May 2025.

Mass for Married & Engaged Couples
The annual Archdiocesan Mass for Married Couples (and those preparing for marriage) takes place at 7:15pm on Tuesday 27 May at St Mary's Cathedral. Archbishop Cushley will be the principal celebrant and will give a blessing to couples.

WATCH: Sr Andrea's pro-life reflection

Sr Andrea Fraile gave this powerful pro-life reflection at the national Stations of the Cross on Monday night.

She highlights how we must reflect Jesus' mercy and love in our message of life, particularly to those who are suffering, vulnerable and alone.

Sr Andrea Fraile is a member of the Sisters of the Gospel of Life based in Glasgow.

The national online Stations of the Cross is held each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. Register at bit.ly/stations25

SATURDAY: Youth Day

Archbishop Cushley is encouraging parents to register their child(ren) for a Youth Day hosted by the Archdiocese this Saturday (12 April).

The event takes place at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB from 11:00am to 3:00pm and includes sessions for primary pupils (8+) and high school pupils.

Archbishop Cushley said: "As we prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday and the sacred days of Holy Week, I invite you to register your child(ren) to this special youth event.

"The day will be filled with games, inspiring workshops, and dedicated time for prayer.

"This event is not just about fun and learning; it's about building relationships—both with Christ and with each other.

"By attending, your child will be strengthened in their faith as we prepare spiritually in the days leading up to Easter.

"Let’s inspire our young people to live out the joy and hope of the Resurrection.

"Thank you for your continued support of your child's faith journey.

"I look forward to seeing them at the event and sharing this blessed time together."

Register your child for the event at bit.ly/youthpalm. Free parking onsite.

Dangers of assisted suicide highlighted

A  public meeting took place at Ss Ninian & Triduana Church in Edinburgh on Friday to highlight the dangers of assisted suicide..

Brian Cairns from the Campaign Against Assisted Dying gave the keynote address, emphasising that “every person deserves to be safe under law, no exceptions”.

He warned that current assisted suicide proposals “undermine the common good for all".

Attendees came from a wide range of local parishes, including St Ninian’s, St John’s (Portobello), St Mary Magdalene’s (Bingham), St Mary, Star of the Sea (Leith) and St Teresa’s (Craigmillar)

Paul Atkin, Archdiocesan Pro-Life Officer, urged action, saying: “With both the UK and Scottish Parliaments expected to vote on assisted suicide proposals very soon, it’s vital that Catholics contact their MP and MSPs as soon as possible.

"The easiest way to do this is through the website: writetothem.com.”

The event was part of a wider initiative supported by The Alliance of Concern – Against Assisted Suicide, which includes Care Not Killing, Our Duty of Care, The Catholic Parliamentary Office, and the Glasgow Disability Alliance.

Archdiocesan medals for Fife trio

Congratulations to Aileen Brown, Colin McAllister and David Brown who were presented with Archdiocesan medals by Archbishop Cushley at the weekend.

For many year Aileen Brown, of Leven, has volunteered on a weekly basis to do the finance work, including the year-end accounts, for the parish of St James in St Andrews.

Aileen (79), a former bookkeeper, retired from this role in 2021 but continued preparing the annual accounts until 2024.

She was also a member of the Fabric & Finance Committee up until September last year.

David Brown, of St Andrews, was baptised at St James’ in 1945 and  attended Mass there as a child. He moved to London in his twenties before returning in 1975.

Since them he has served faithfully as sacristan and passkeeper at the Saturday Vigil Mass.

David is a retiring man and everything he does or donates to the church he does so quietly in the background.

Colin McAllister, of St Andrews, was born in the town and also attended university there.

Since 1990 Colin has single handedly tended the gardens at St James, buying plants and shrubs and keeping the garden in a beautiful state - the parish has frequently won the annual Best Garden Competition run by the town council.

He attends Mass daily and is well known throughout the town.

The Archdiocesan Medal is awarded by the Archdiocese to recognise outstanding service to the Catholic Church. The medal was established in 1975 by Cardinal Gordon Joseph Gray. 

Grants will help repair two historic churches

St Mary’s Cathedral and St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh have each received a £10k grant to help with repairs.

St Mary's Cathedral

The grant from the National Churches Trust will support the Cathedral's efforts to fix defective slates and replace the lead in the roof that has resulted in water damage.  

Monsignor Jeremy Milne, Cathedral Administrator, said: “The ongoing water damage, particularly to the ceiling of the Sacristy, has been a major concern.

"Without urgent repairs, the safety of the building and its visitors would be at risk, so the generous £10,000 grant from the National Churches Trust is most welcome.

“We are a busy city centre church community and it’s important to us to have our doors open 365 days a year to offer a quiet space for reflection, prayer and daily Mass."

The Cathedral is home to one of the largest pipe organs in the UK and is where the national shrine of St Andrew is located. 

St Margaret's Chapel

There is cracked masonry in the exterior walls that has led to water penetrating the Category A Listed St Margaret’s Chapel at The Gillis Centre on Strathearn Road.

Archbishop Cushley said:  “St Margaret’s Chapel is a special place for the Archdiocese.

 "It is a quiet sanctuary, a reminder of our past, and a space for reflection and prayer at the regular events we host.

"The urgent need for roof and masonry repairs was becoming a serious concern, so the £10,000 grant will make a real difference.

"It means we can protect the building’s structural integrity and provide peace of mind to the visitors and staff who use the chapel.” 

The £10,000 Wolfson Fabric Repair Grant from the Wolfson Foundation will go towards repairing the roof and masonry to prevent further water damage. 

The chapel – opened in 1825 – is home to important heritage, such as stunning stained glass windows by Pugin and a beautiful high altar.  

Support

Claire Walker, Chief Executive of the National Churches Trust, said:   "The National Churches Trust is delighted to be able to support St Margaret’s Chapel and St Mary’s Cathedral to enable them to carry out urgent repairs.

“Whether seeking quiet reflection, access to community services or a place to worship or explore, the National Churches Trust helps hundreds of churches, chapels and meeting houses each year and with the support of local people, keeps them thriving today and tomorrow.” 

The Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme allows listed churches, chapels, meeting houses and cathedrals to reclaim VAT on urgent repair projects.

It has helped 13,000 places of worship since it was introduced in 2001, the vast majority of them churches.

April events update

Here's our update for events happening in the Archdiocese and online in April.

Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass - Wednesday 2 April
Our annual Mass, hosted by the Caritas, Justice & Peace Commission, takes place at St Margaret's Church, Dunfermline at 7:00pm. We welcome Fr Tom Magill of Motherwell Diocese who will preach. Refreshments after Mass.

Laudato Si' meeting - Thursday 3 April
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Holy Father's encyclical Laudato Si', a Zoom meeting will be held at 7:00pm to share plans for the year. Organised by the Care of Creation Office of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland and the Laudato Si Movement. Register here.

The Assisted Dying Bill: An Alliance of Concern - Friday 4 April
A meeting on the Assisted Dying Bill to highlight concerns and action required will take place at Ss Ninian & Triduna Church, 232 Marionville Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6BE. Organised by the Alliance of Concern. Register here.

Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage - Saturday 5 April
The perfect opportunity to offer Lenten penance, pray for the city of Edinburgh and conclude with worship at the 6:00pm Vigil Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. Starts at 10:00am at St Mary’s Cathedral. Register here.

Soprano Recital - Sunday 6 April
Soprano Emily Zehetmayr will perform a solo recital at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, at 1:30pm. Entry is free with optional retiring donation for the Schola Cantorum’s trip to Rome for the Diaconate ordinations.

Ukraine Art Exhibition - until 6 April
A charity art exhibition of icons hand-painted onto ammunition boxes is on display at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh until Sunday 6 April. Read more here.

Stations of the Cross - Monday 7 April
Join Catholics from across Scotland praying for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Concludes with a reflection from Sr Andrea Fraile, from the Sisters of the Gospel of Life, Glasgow. Register here.

Young Adults' Talk: Archbishop Cushley - Tuesday 8 April
Archbishop Leo Cushley will discuss Phillipians 2: 6-11 at the Young Adults talk at St Mary’s Cathedral (63 York Place) at 7:00pm on Tuesday 8 April. No registration required. Further info: frrobert.taylor@staned.org.uk

Youth Day - Saturday 12 April
A day of games and inspiring talks at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB, from 11am-3pm. Includes sessions for primary school pupils (8+) and sessions for high school pupils. Register here. If you have any queries email youth.office@staned.org.uk 

Young Adults Event - Saturday 12 April
Young adults can prepare for Holy Week and Easter at St Margaret's Chapel at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB from 11:30am-3:00pm. There will be talks from speakers including Fr David Stewart SJ. Event concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley. Register by emailing  frrobert.taylor@staned.org.uk

Funeral of Sr Mary Rose Moran - Monday 14 April
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sr Mary Rose Moran RSM of the Sisters of Mercy at St Catharine’s Convent, Edinburgh, who died peacefully on Saturday 22 March. She was 93. Her Requiem Mass is on Monday 14 April at St Catharine's Convent, 4 Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 9HH.

Pergolesi Stabat Mater - Monday 14 April
A performance of Pergolesi Stabat Mater by Genevieve Evans and Emma Hocking. Free entry with optional retiring donation. Funds raised go to the choir's trip to Rome to sing at the Diaconate ordinations in May.

Chrism Mass - Tuesday 15 April
The Chrism Mass is when the holy oils are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated. It is celebrated on Tuesday of Holy Week at 7:00pm in St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, with Archbishop Cushley. Clergy will join him to renew their priestly vows.

Good Friday Liturgy - 18 April
Archbishop Cushley will lead the liturgy for Good Friday at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, at 3:00pm.

Easter Sunday - 20 April
Archbishop Cushley will be the principal celebrant for the midday Mass at St Mary's Cathedral.

Pro-Life Rosary - Saturday 26 April
This prayerful event marks the anniversary of the implementation of the Abortion Act in April, 1968. It takes place at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ.

Holy Year Talk - Sunday 27 April
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at 4:30pm at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF. The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. Fr Paul Lee will talk about 'The Risen Christ' All welcome.

Schola Cantorum concert - Wednesday 30 April
A fundraising concert at St Mary's Cathedral at 7:30pm. £10 on the door. Funds raised go to the choir's trip to Rome to sing at the Diaconate ordinations in May.