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 Mercy of Alma serving in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh and includes a 20-minute documentary about the Sisters and their community life. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Are you a young woman thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Come to Explore, a retreat day that includes a chance to reflect and explore God's will for you. It takes place on 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday 14 November, at 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN. Includes Mass, reflections, prayer, a holy hour, and […]
The Catholic Education Week Mass takes place on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11:00am in St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. This year's theme is Know God, Love God, Serve God. The Cathederal will welcome pupils and school staff from across the Archdiocese.
The Annual Lourdes Carol Service will take place on Sunday 13 December 2026, 3:00pm in St Margaret's Church, 149 Main Street, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AQ. Refreshments in hall afterwards. All welcome.
