National Pilgrimage (launching preparations for Holy Year 2025)

The National Pilgrimage of the Catholic Church in Scotland to the National Shrine at Carfin will launch preparations for the Holy Year of 2025.

Archbishop Maury Buendía, The Papal Nuncio*, will be present with the Bishops of Scotland, and the homily will be preached by Bishop Frank Dougan of the Diocese of Galloway.

This is a national event organised by the Bishops' Comference of Scotland.

Don't forget to register for the Archdiocesan Holy Year event on Saturday 9 November at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh, here.

*The Papal Nuncio to Great Britain is the personal representative of Pope Francis to the UK's Royal Court, the Court of St James. The Nuncio's role is similar to an ambassador, representing the Holy See to the UK government and the Church in the UK.

Solemn Vespers for St Patrick's 250th anniversary

Archbishop Cushley will join Fr Gerard Hatton and Fr Ninian Doohan, parishioners and people from across the Archdiocese to celebrate the 250th anniversary of St Patrick's Church in The Cowgate, Edinburgh, with Solemn Vespers (the evening prayer of the Church).

Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass

Each year we gather for the annual Justice and Peace Mass in our Archdiocese.

It is a chance to worship together and to celebrate the practical work done in parishes across the Archdiocese on Justice & Peace issues, such as helping the poor, alleviating suffering and highlighting injustice.

The lead celebrant is Canon Brian Gowans, the Vicar Episcopal for the Archdiocese’s Caritas Justice & Peace Commission, and there will be a homily from Fr Tony Lappin.

After Mass there will be a hot food buffet in the church hall and a chance to meet members of the Archdiocesan Caritas, Justice & Peace Commission.

Lourdes - Annual Remembrance Mass

A Requiem Mass for deceased pilgrims, family members and benefactors of the annual Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage takes place at 3:30pm on Sunday 10 November 2024 at St Francis Xavier Church, Hope Street, Falkirk, FK1 5AT.

If you know of anyone who has died since November 2023 and would like their name added to the remembrance book, please contact us at enquiries@edinburgh-lourdes.com

Please note that spaces in the Church Car Park are limited but there is parking available in Morrisons (free up to 3 hours) and train station parking is free on Sundays.

Festival Mass

The annual Festival Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Cushley at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday 11 August 2024.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Carfin

Led by Archbishop Cushley, our pilgrimage is a chance to come together in prayer and thanksgiving to Our Lady of Lourdes, who brings us closer to Christ.

Rosary Procession at 2:00pm

Holy Mass at 3:00pm.

The cafe in the hall at Carfin will be open from midday with a selection of tea/coffee and soft drinks as well as biscuits and cakes to purchase.

Take time to explore the beautiful grounds of Carfin and all it's features. See the map below.

Priestly Ordinations

Paul Henderson and Peter Shankland will be ordained to the sacred priesthood on Saturday 29 June at midday in St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh.

All welcome to attend.

Corpus Christi Mass & Procession

The Archdiocesan Mass and Eucharistic Procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi, led by Archbishop Cushley, takes place at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh at 11:00am on Sunday 2 June.

St Patrick's also hosts 40 Hours' Devotion in the lead up to the event. Details below.

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Thursday 30th May 2024
5.45pm Solemn Mass of Exposition
9.00pm Rosary followed by Deposition

Friday 31st May 2024
8.15am Holy Mass (New rite Latin)
12.30pm Low Mass (English)
6.00pm devotions and Sermon
9.00pm Rosary
followed by all-night vigil

Saturday, 1st June 2024
8.15am Low Mass (New Rite Latin)
11.30am Rosary Meditation.
12.30pm Sung Mass for Peace
6.00pm Sung Vespers
9.00pm Rosary followed by Deposition

Sunday, 2nd June 2024
11:00am Solemn Mass & Outdoor Procession with Archbishop Leo Cushley
5.30pm Solemn Vespers and Benediction