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SUMMARY:Mass for 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. Bishop John Keenan will celebrate Mass at Carfin Grotto at 3:00pm.\n\n***\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:Carfin Grotto\, 100 Newarthill Road\, Carfin\, North Lanarkshire\, ML1 5AL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage for Life at Carfin Grotto
DESCRIPTION:Scotland’s annual Pilgrimage for Life takes place at Carfin Grotto on Saturday 1 August. \nThis day of prayer and witness offers an opportunity to give thanks for the gift of human life and to pray for a society that cherishes and protects every person\, from conception to natural death. \nLed by Bishop John Keenan\, the pilgrimage will include Holy Mass\, Eucharistic Adoration\, Stations of the Cross\, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Holy Rosary. \nCarfin Grotto\, ML1 5AJ\, Saturday 1 August 2026. Holy Mass at midday\, 2:00pm Eucharistic Adoration\, 2:15pm Stations of the Cross\, 2:45pm Divine Mercy Chaplet\, 3:30pm Holy Rosary.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/pilgrimage-for-life-at-carfin-grotto/
LOCATION:Carfin Grotto\, 100 Newarthill Road\, Carfin\, North Lanarkshire\, ML1 5AL\, United Kingdom
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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:20260807T212500
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SUMMARY:Gaudi: God's Architect
DESCRIPTION:Genius? Madman? Saint? The story of Antoni Gaudí\, internationally renowned visionary architect responsible for Barcelona’s towering Sagrada Familia. The sell-out 2024 Fringe show returns with a revised version marking the centenary of Gaudi’s death. \n7-15 August\, 8:35pm (50 mins) at The SpaceUK\, Surgeons Hall (Venue 53)\, Nicolson Street\, EH8 9DW. https://www.thespaceuk.com/shows/2026/gaud-gods-architect \nWritten & Directed by Stephen Callaghan of Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project (AGAP).
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/gaudi-gods-architect/
LOCATION:Surgeon’s Hall\, Nicolson Street\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Come & See
DESCRIPTION:Young Women Invited to Come and See with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma… \nOn Saturday 8 August 2026\, from 11:30am-2:30pm\, single Catholic young women aged 18-35 are invited to spend a few hours at the convent at 77 Belford Road\, Ravelston\, Edinburgh\, EH4 3DS\, discovering more about the vocation of a Religious Sister of Mercy.  Includes lunch and a walk around Edinburgh. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please email the Sisters at edinburgh@almamercy.org 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/come-see/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:General 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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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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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;VALUE=DATE:20260926
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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. \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. \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. \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. \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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