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. The seminar will explore some of the difficulties people may experience in approaching confession, while helping them rediscover the beauty and liberating power of this […]
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 at St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Coatbridge. The day will offer an opportunity for families to come together in faith, prayer and fellowship, and to celebrate […]
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 Fr Piotr, prayers for healing, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. All are welcome to attend this opportunity for prayer and […]
Join NHS Fife for a multi-faith and belief event exploring different perspectives on organ donation and its role in saving lives. Guest speakers include Dr Radha Sundaram (NHS Blood and Transplant) and Tanvi Vyas and Bushra Riaz (Peer Educator Project, Kidney Research UK). Date: Thursday 29 October 2026 Time: 10:30am–12:30pm Venue: Kirkcaldy Central Mosque, Mosque […]
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 Building, Glasgow Cross, at 6:30pm, followed by the Candlelight Procession at 7:00pm and Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
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 Calum MacKellar, Margaret Akers and Chris McEleny, with a welcome from Archbishop Leo Cushley. It will be an opportunity to hear thoughtful presentations on pro-life […]
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 out in our parishes and communities. The day will include talks from Fr John Gannon, Fr Jim Lawlor and Joe Sikora, covering the history and […]
Archbishop Cushley will offer Holy Mass for the repose of all the faithful departed who have died in the Archdiocese in the last year, especially those buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Edinburgh. This will take place on All Souls’ Day, Monday 2 November, at 10:00am in the Cemetery Chapel at Mount Vernon Cemetery, 49 […]
The Epiphany Group is offering a course for anyone looking to develop and deepen their experience of prayer and reflective living, rooted in the Ignatian tradition. The course will take place mainly online, with three additional in-person days in Edinburgh, running from 3 November 2026 to 16 March 2027. Sessions take place on Tuesdays from […]
The Edinburgh Circle of the Newman Association hosts a talk by Fr Gerry O’Hanlon SJ, an Irish Jesuit priest, writer and theologian, on Synodality, the Catholic Church, and the Place of Women. Date: Thursday 5 November 2026 Time: 7:30pm Venue: Newington Trinity Church, 18 West Mayfield, Edinburgh EH9 1TQ All are welcome. Entry is by […]
On Saturday 7 November 2026 the Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (SCSSA) National Safeguarding Conference will take place once again in Strathclyde University's Technology & Innovation Centre. This year's conference will follow on from the challenge issued by last year's keynote speaker, Matthew McVarish - What have I done to make my parish a safer […]
Annual Fire Safety Training will take place in the Islay Hall at the Gillis Centre on Thursday 12 November, with sessions at 10:00am, 2:00pm and 6:30pm. Each session lasts around two hours. The sessions are for Clergy, parish staff and volunteers, Fabric Committee members, Health & Safety Representatives and Parish Pastoral Council members. To register, […]
