Chrism Mass
The Mass of Chrism is a powerful moment in the life of the Church, where priests renew their promises and the oils used in the sacraments are blessed. It takes place at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Tuesday 31 March at 7:00pm.

Holy Week and Easter Mass times
Find out the Mass times for Holy Week and Easter at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, at https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/easter2026

Tonight: Stations of the Cross
Join people from across Scotland to pray the Stations of the Cross online each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. We will be praying for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Register at bit.ly/stations26

Tonight: Talk from Archbishop Cushley
Archbishop Cushley is at St James’ Church in St Andrews, Fife, tonight (Monday 23 March) at 6:00pm for the Rite of Enrolment for those who will be received into the Church this Easter. Afterwards he will give a talk on Jesus’ servanthood, and how we may follow His example.

Explore meeting for young women
If you are a young women thinking about a vocation to the Religious Life, join others for discussion and prayer at St Columba’s Church, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SM, on Sunday 29 March from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Email religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

Catholic Conversations for Women
Join the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Saturday 28 March, 3:45pm-4:45pm in St Andrew’s Parish Rooms at 77 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS, for a faith-focused discussion on Holy Week. Register at edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131 343 3380.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
A retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after abortion will be held in Glasgow on Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April. For more information call or text Sr Andrea on 07816 942824 or email sisterandrea@rachelsvineyard.org.uk. Visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk<

Order of Malta Ball
An evening of spirited reels, dinner and charity auctions in support of good causes. Saturday 25 April 2026, Prestonfield House, Edinburgh. Tickets at https://www.orderofmaltaball.com/

Good Friday Pilgrimage
A Good Friday Pilgrimage beginning at Edinburgh Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, at 9:00am on Friday 3 April. Stops include St Albert’s Catholic Chaplaincy and St Mary’s Cathedral. For more info email acassidyshl@jesuit.org.uk

St John Henry Newman
A talk on St John Henry Newman at Mayfield Salisbury Church 18 West Mayfield, Edinburgh EH9 1TQ on Thursday 16 April, 7:30pm-9:00pm from Monsignor Rod Strange, leading scholar of the life of the saint. Entrance by donation. Event organised by the Edinburgh Circle of the Newman Association.

Lent activity kit for your child
Shalom World Pals’ free Lenten Activity Kit for Kids (ages 6–12) is a beautifully designed, faith-filled pack that helps parents walk with their children through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, right at home. Download it from the Shalom World website.