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SUMMARY:Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The annual Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Friday 10 – Friday 17 July 2026. \nThe pilgrimage is led by Archbishop Leo Cushley and is being organised with Tangney Tours. \nPilgrims come from all parts of the Archdiocese and include assisted pilgrims -those who are ill\, elderly or frail\, who are supported by our own team of willing volunteers\, including doctors\, nurses and other allied health professionals. \nFull details are at www.edinburgh-lourdes.com/lourdes-2026. \nAbout the Pilgrimage \nTangney Tours say: “During our pilgrimage\, there will be a lot to see and experience. Our pilgrimage and tour of Lourdes includes visits to the Basilica of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. We take part in the Masses\, the Stations of the Cross and the blessing of the sick\, visit the Grotto of Massabeille where the apparitions of Our Lady took place. \nYou will have the chance to drink from the spring at the base of the Grotto. The original spring that Bernadette located is still visible\, protected by a glass cover and illuminated. Visit the baths where hundreds of miraculous healings have taken place. \nWe participate in the evening torchlight processions which is a wonderful experience. Our Lady requested that these processions take place when She appeared to Bernadette. We will also offer a walking tour to the Boly Mill\, where Bernadette was born\, and to the Cachot\, an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s family lived. \nWe will see the hospice where Bernadette attended school and made her First Holy Communion. After the apparitions she also lived here until the age of twenty two\, when she went to Nevers to join the Sisters of Charity of Nevers.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/archdiocesan-lourdes-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Lourdes\, 1 Av. Mgr Théas\, Lourdes\, 65108\, France
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Canva for Parishes: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:With Microsoft Publisher being retired later this year\, many parishes are looking for a simple\, effective way to create their weekly newsletter. \nThis session will introduce Canva\, a free and easy-to-use design tool that can help you produce professional-looking materials in minutes. \nIn this live online workshop\, we’ll walk through the basics step by step\, including:  \n\nHow to access and set up Canva\nDemo of creating your parish newsletter\nEditing text\, images\, and layouts\nSaving\, downloading\, and reusing your designs\n\nThis is a demonstration-style session hosted by Matthew Meade\, our Director of Communications\, so you can watch and learn at your own pace. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions\, and a recording will be made available afterwards. \nYou do not need to be based in the Archdiocese to attend. No previous design experience is needed. Register for this event here. \nPlease set up a free Canva account before attending the session by visiting www.canva.com and signing up with your parish email address. Queries? Contact matthew.meade@staned.org.uk
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/canva-for-parishes-getting-started/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
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SUMMARY:Sea Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Sea Sunday is on 12 July and the Church encourages us to support Stella Maris\, a Catholic charity helping seafarers in need\, including at port destinations in our Archdiocese. Parishes have the option of hacing a special collection at Masses that day. \nIn our Archdiocese\, Stella Maris chaplains work in port locations including Leith\, Burntisland and Rosyth. For more about the work of Stella Maris read our article at https://archedinburgh.org/stella-maris-a-good-samaritan-for-seafarers/ \nDonate at stellamaris.org.uk/donate/ \n 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/sea-sunday-4/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260707T081811Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T081811Z
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SUMMARY:Visit of relics of St Gerard Majella
DESCRIPTION:The Redemptorists around the world are celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Saint Gerard Majella\, an Italian lay-brother popularly invoked as The Mother’s Saint.As part of this his relics will be visiting the heart of Edinburgh: Saint Patrick’s Church in The Cowgate\, which was once home to a Redemptorist Community. It will take place on Saturday 18 July. Entrance of the relics at 10:00am with devotions and talk\, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament at 11:30am. Mass at 12:30pm followed by blessing with the relics.Father Royston Price CSsR is organising the event and can be contacted for more details at royston.price@redemptorists.co.uk.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/visit-of-relics-of-st-gerard-majella/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray's Close\, 40 High Street\,\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH1 1NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Liturgical Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
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SUMMARY:World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
DESCRIPTION:This day is an opportunity to honour the priceless presence of older people in our families\, parishes\, and communities.\n\nThe Marriage and Family Commission of the Archdicoese invites clergy and parish communities to mark this occasion by considering celebrating Mass or a prayer service in local care homes\, visit the sick and housebound during the week\, and spend time with elderly parishioners who may feel isolated or forgotten.\n\nA visit\, a moment of shared prayer\, and a listening ear are simple but powerful signs of Christ’s presence and love.\n\nBidding prayer for 26 July\nFor Grandparents and the Elderly – Loving God\, we give thanks for the gift of our grandparents and all elderly members of our families\, parish and communities. May they be blessed with health\, joy\, and the comfort of knowing they are cherished. Grant them the grace to share their wisdom and faith with younger generations\, and may we\, in turn\, honour them with love\, patience\, and respect. Lord\, hear us.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/world-day-for-grandparents-and-the-elderly/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T123000
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SUMMARY:Faslane Christian Peace Witness Vigil
DESCRIPTION: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 world without nuclear weapons. \nOrganised by J&PS\, the gathering – this year at the North Gate – will be a time of prayer\, reflection\, readings\, and song led by senior Church leaders from across Scotland. Members of the Iona Community and the Quakers will also join us to call for nuclear disarmament and peace. \nAs Christians\, we are called to be peacemakers and to uphold the dignity of every human life. \nNuclear weapons are fundamentally incompatible with this call as their existence threatens indiscriminate destruction and a future built on fear and power-wielding rather than on fraternity amongst nations. \nA free bus service will be provided for the day\, with pick-ups in Edinburgh and Glasgow. For details and to reserve places\, please email: office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/faslane-christian-peace-witness-vigil/
LOCATION:HMNB Clyde (Faslane)\, Faslane\, Helensburgh\, G84 0EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T130000
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SUMMARY:Festival Mass
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the annual Festival Mass of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh\, marking Edinburgh’s world-famous festival season. \nCelebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley\, the Mass welcomes civic leaders\, members of the Consular Corps\, visitors and parishioners from across the Archdiocese in a joyful celebration of faith\, community and the cultural life of the city. All are welcome.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/festival-mass-4/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Music for the Homeless Jesus
DESCRIPTION: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 outside St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral.\n\n\n\n\nPart of Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts\, the evening will contemplate homelessness and marginalisation through a programme of breathtaking choral music that speaks of mercy\, compassion\, and hope.The evening will include a live performance of Gavin Bryars’ iconic composition “Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet”\, which is built around a haunting loop of an unknown homeless man singing an improvised refrain.The concert will also form part of a documentary film\, which the Schola Cantorum is currently producing in partnership with Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts\, and in collaboration with the Grassmarket Community Project\, the Bethany Christian Trust\, and St Catherine’s Convent of Mercy at Lauriston.\n\nTickets are £15 (£10 child) — book here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/music-for-the-homeless-jesus/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
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SUMMARY:March for Life (travel offer)
DESCRIPTION:The March for Life is the UK’s biggest Pro-Life gathering and takes place on Saturday 5 September in London \nThere’s Mass at Westminster Cathedral as well as stalls\, speakers and dedicated Youth and Family events at the nearby Emmanuel Centre. \nIn the afternoon\, thousands of marchers will peacefully process through London to witness to the goodness of life and hear speeches from top UK and international speakers. \nIt’s a positive\, uplifting\, pro-life event. \nThis year\, the Archdiocese will subsidise a limited number of return train tickets to the event. The cost to you will be only £40 – this is a big saving compared to the full return fare\, which is over £100. \nTo Book: \nVisit Click ‘Get Tickets’ and purhase the discounted fare. We’ll then buy LNER tickets for you and send you the details. \nOur Schedule: \n5:37am – Leave Edinburgh Waverley by LNER train arriving at Kings Cross at 09:50am. Travel by Tube or taxi to Mass and the March events. \n10:00am – 1:00pm – Morning Events incl. Pro-Life Youth and Family Summits: Emmanuel Centre\, Marsham Street\, SW1P 3NT. \n10:30am – Mass at Westminster Cathedral\, Victoria Street. \n1:30pm – March for Life \n3:00pm – Speeches. \n4:00pm – Return by Tube or taxi to London Kings Cross station. \n5:30pm – LNER train departs Kings Cross\, arriving Edinburgh at 9:39pm. \nImportant Note: \nYou are responsible for your own travel between Kings Cross and the March locations so you must be confident travelling independently on the Transport for London network. By tube it’s a short journey from Kings Cross to Westminster or St James’ Park stations for the Emmanuel Centre\, or Victoria station for Westminster Cathedral. There’s also a taxi rank at Kings Cross. Paul Atkin\, Archdiocesan Pro-Life Officer\, will be travelling with you and can provide guidance on the day.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/march-for-life-travel-offer/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T093417Z
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SUMMARY:Season of Creation Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 of inspiration\, reflection and practical action as we celebrate the Season of Creation. \n\nSaturday 5 September 2026\n10:00am – 3:00pm\nEyre Hall\, Archdiocese of Glasgow Offices\, Clyde Street\, Glasgow\, G1 4JY\n\nThe keynote speaker will be Lorna Gold\, Executive Director of the Laudato Si’ Movement. \nThe day will also include practical workshops exploring how parishes\, schools and communities can engage young people and parish groups in caring for our common home. \nRegister: bit.ly/SeasonofCreation26
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/season-of-creation-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Eyre Hall\, Clyde Street\, Glasgow\, G1 4JY
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Day for Altar Servers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParents should contact their parish priest to register. \nThe day features training\, games\, activities\, inspiring talks\, and concludes with Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/day-for-altar-servers/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T123000
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SUMMARY:Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 20 September at St Patrick’s Church\, The Cowgate\, Edinburgh. It’s the annual event where we gather to pray for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair\, entombed in the Sacred Heart chapel at the church. Find out more about Margaret at www.margaretsinclair.scot. Follow St Patrick’s on Facebook for updates. \nSchedule\n12:30pm: Refreshments and sales of goods.\n1:30pm: Holy Hour and Benediction.\n3:00pm: Reflection from Canon Jock Dalrymple.\n4:30pm: Holy Mass – Principal Celebrant Archbishop Leo Cushley. Homilist Fr Michael John Galbraith.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/venerable-margaret-sinclair-pilgrimage-4/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s Church\, 5 South Gray's Close\, 40 High Street\,\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH1 1NA\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:National Youth Pilgrimage - Pluscarden Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Set among the quiet Moray countryside near Elgin\, Pluscarden Abbey stands as one of Scotland’s most peaceful and spiritually significant monastic homes.\n\nOn Saturday 26 September 2026\, the Abbey will welcome young adults (18–35) for the National Youth Pilgrimage\, organised by the Scottish Catholic Youth Service. It’s a rare opportunity to step into the rhythm of monastic life in a place where silence\, prayer\, and tradition have shaped centuries of Catholic heritage in Scotland.\n\nThis year’s theme focuses on religious and monastic life\, with a programme designed to offer both reflection and encounter: guided tours of the Abbey\, a Q&A with the monks who call it home\, talks on vocations and consecrated life\, and a Vigil Mass celebrated with Archbishop Cushley.\n\nMore than just a destination\, Pluscarden Abbey is a place of stillness and spiritual depth—where the pace of modern life gives way to prayer\, community\, and contemplation.\n\nThe Archdiocese is organising travel from Edinburgh to the monastery\, and back again. Contact youth.office@staned.org.uk.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/national-youth-pilgrimage-pluscarden-abbey/
LOCATION:Pluscarden Abbey
CATEGORIES:General Events
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