Archbishop Cushley will celebrate the annual Festival Mass at Noon at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. The event marks the beginning of the Edinburgh International Festival and also honour's the Cathedral's patronal feast, the Assumption, which falls on Friday 15 August. The Festival Mass is attended by local dignitaries, members of the Consular Corps, and the […]
Mass will be celebrated outdoors on the beach of Port Castle Bay at 4:00pm on Sunday 31st August 2025. The principal celebrant will be Bishop Frank Dougan, Saint Ninian’s successor, and he will be joined by other bishops and priests from Scotland. A well-established footpath about one mile long takes you through the glen to […]
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at 4:30pm at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF. The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome. Sunday 31 August Creation, Institute of Incarnate Word Sunday 28 […]
The National Pilgrimage at the National Shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin, will take place on Sunday 7 September. As we are in the midst of the Jubilee Year the theme for this year’s Pilgrimage will be Pilgrims of Hope. Holy Mass will be celebrated at the Shrine at 3:15pm, the main Celebrant and […]
Our annual Altar Servers' Day takes place on Saturday 13 September 2025 at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Parents should contact the parish priest to register. This year is extra special because we will be in the presence of the relics of Carlo Acutis, set to become a saint on 7 […]
Our annual Altar Servers' Day takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026 at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. The day features training, games, activities and inspiring talks. It concludes with Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley. Save the date, details to follow.
The relics of Blessed, and soon to be Saint, Carlo Acutis are at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, from Saturday 13 September to Monday 15 September 2025. Pope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis to be canonised on Sunday 7 September 2025. Carlo Acutis is known for his love of the Eucharist and for his use of technology […]
The relics of Blessed, and soon to be Saint, Carlo Acutis are at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, from Saturday 13 September to Monday 15 September 2025. Pope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis to be canonised on Sunday 7 September 2025. Carlo Acutis is known for his love of the Eucharist and for his use of technology […]
The relics of Blessed, and soon to be Saint, Carlo Acutis are at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, from Saturday 13 September to Monday 15 September 2025. Pope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis to be canonised on Sunday 7 September 2025. Carlo Acutis is known for his love of the Eucharist and for his use of technology […]
As we mark Vocations Awareness Week, we will pray for more vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life during our Holy Hour for Vocations at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral on Wednesday, 17 September, 7:00pm. The Holy Hour will be led by Fr Nick Welsh, Vice Rector of the Scots College, Rome and will conclude with […]
The annual SPRED Commissioning Mass takes place at 7:00pm on Thursday 18 September in St Kentigern's Church, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 7QR. Archbishop Cushley will be the principal celebrant. He will bless catechists as well as the books that will be used to lead sessions to share God's word over the next year. SPRED […]
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at 4:30pm at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF. The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome. Sunday 28 September Justice, Canon Brian Gowans Sunday 26 October […]
New Dawn in Scotland is hosting a healing services on Friday 10 October 7:00pm-9:30pm at St Andrew’s RC Church, Livingston, 126 Victoria Street, EH54 5BJ. The services will be led by Fr Gladson Dabre OSA, who is the Provincial Superior for the Uk Augustinians.
New Dawn in Scotland is hosting a healing services on Saturday 11 October 7:00pm-9:30pm at St Joseph’s RC Church, Broomhouse Street North, Edinburgh EH11 3SB The service will be led by Fr Gladson Dabre OSA, who is the Provincial Superior for the Uk Augustinians.
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at 4:30pm at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF. The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome. Sunday 26 October Our Lady – Stella Maris, Fr Paul […]
Archbishop Cushley will offer Holy Mass for the repose of all the faithful departed who have died in the Archdiocese in the last year, especially those buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Edinburgh. This will take place on All Souls’ Day, Monday 3 November at 10:00am in Mount Vernon Cemetery Chapel, 49 Mount Vernon Rd, Edinburgh, […]
Each November in the month of the Holy Souls, the Church remembers dearly departed friends and family members. This Mass will be celebrated in memory of loved ones that you have lost and supporters who are sadly no longer with us. SCIAF warmly invites you to join them in Edinburgh to pray for cherished ones […]
Lourdes November Mass for deceased pilgrims, family members, friends and benefactors. All welcome.
This Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Nolan to pray for the success of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. Refreshments after Mass in the Eyre Hall and there will be a live video update from SCIAF’s Ben Wilson, reporting from COP30. All are welcome. Date: Monday 10th November Mass: 1:00pm Refreshments: 2:00pm St Andrew’s […]
Red Wednesday is an annual day organised by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) to raise awareness of the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities globally. It encourages people to wear red, light up buildings in red, and participate in events to break the silence on the injustices faced by those with different […]
On the Feast of Christ the King (Sunday 23 November) Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Mass for young adults at the Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart, 26 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, at 7:00pm.
A chance to pray together for the canonisation of Venerable Margaret Sinclair and to celebrate her life of holiness on the 100th anniversary of her death. Principal Celebrant will be Archbishop Cushley. St Patrick’s Church, The Cowgate, EH1 1NA.
The penultimate event in a series of Holy Year talks at 4:30pm in the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF. The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome. Sunday 30 November Everlasting Life, Mgr Philip Kerr Sunday 28 December Incarnation, Institute of Incarnate […]
The candlelit Rorate Masses are at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, at 7:00pm on Thursday 4, 11 and 18 December, and Monday 22 December.
St Margaret's Church, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AD, Sunday 7 December at 3:00pm. Organised by the Archdiocesan Lourdes Committee.
The candlelit Rorate Masses are at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, at 7:00pm on Thursday 4, 11 and 18 December, and Monday 22 December.
Join Archbishop Cushley for an evening of carols, readings and celebration, followed by refreshments. Wednesday 17 December at 7:00pm, followed by reception. St Mary’s Star of the Sea, 106 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AW. Please RSVP to info@stellamarismail.org.
The candlelit Rorate Masses are at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, at 7:00pm on Thursday 4, 11 and 18 December, and Monday 22 December.
The candlelit Rorate Masses are at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, at 7:00pm on Thursday 4, 11 and 18 December, and Monday 22 December.
The final talk in the Holy Year talk series from the Fife Deanery of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. 4:30pm in the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF. The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome. Sunday 28 December Incarnation, Institute […]
A selection of music and meditations on the Cross, sung by the Schola Cantorum of St Patrick's Church, The Cowgate, Edinburgh (directed by Rory Lamb).
Archbishop Leo Cushley will lead a Rosary for Life at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Road, EH3 9DJ, at 10:00am on Saturday 25 April. Afterwards, SPUC's annual Edinburgh Pro-life Chain is at 11:00am on Lothian Road, Edinburgh. At 1.15pm there will be refreshments and social in Sacred Heart Church Hall.
Sung Vespers with prayers for the Holy Land takes place at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Wednesday 20 May at 7:00pm. Register by email: cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk After the service, you are warmly invited to stay for: ‘50 Faces of the Holy Land’ – View this powerful photographic exhibition commissioned by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & […]
Fr Norman Cooper is a fondly remembered priest of our Archdiocese who tragically fell to his death on 20 May 1996 climbing in the Sgurr Nan Gillean (Peak of the Young Men) in the Cuillins in Skye, while away for a short midweek break in Applecross with fellow priests (David Gemmell, Gerry Hand, Gordon Muchall […]
A Pentecost Worship Night at St Ninian's & Triduana, 12 Marionville Drive, Edinburgh, EH7 6BW, on Saturday 23 May. All welcome. 5:00pm - Holy Mass 7:00pm - Musical worship, Intercessory prayer, annointing of the sick, Blessing with Blessed Sacrament
Praise and worship to call for the fire of the Holy Spirit on Sunday 24 May 6:00pm - 9:30pm at St John the Baptist, 37 St Ninian's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8AL The night will begin with the ancient latin chant "Veni Creator Spiritus" followed by: Silent Adoration talk by Fr Binu Palakapally IC. opportunity to […]
Join Archbishop Cushley and people from across the Archdiocese for the annual Corpus Christi Procession. It takes place at Our Lady & St Andrew’s, Stirling Street, Galashiels, at 3:00pm on Sunday 7 June 2026. This annual event is a beautiful, public celebration of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. All welcome! Schedule 1:00pm: Exposition of […]
The annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass takes place at St Peter's Church, 9 Carmondean Centre Road, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8PT on Thursday 18 June 2026 Fr Brian Gowans will be the Principal Celebrant and Peter Diamond, from Aid to the Church in Need, will be the speaker. Organised by the Caritas, Justice and Peace […]
The annual Mass for Married and Engaged Couples is at 7:00pm on Friday 19 June 2026 at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh. The principal celebrant will be Archbishop Leo Cushley. Come and celebrate the gift of marriage, renew your commitment and receive a special blessing upon your love. Refreshments after Mass in Coffee Saints Cafe.
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 […]
The annual Festival Mass of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh marks Edinburgh's world-famous festival season. Celebrated 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 […]
This year marks the 890th anniversary of the foundation of Melrose Abbey, one of Scotland’s most treasured Christian sites. Celebrate this remarkable milestone in the Christian heritage of the Scottish Borders with the celebration of Holy Mass within the historic abbey ruins. It takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 6:00pm. Attendance is limited […]
Mass will be celebrated outdoors on the beach of Port Castle Bay at 4:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2026. The principal celebrant will be Bishop Frank Dougan, Saint Ninian’s successor, and he will be joined by other bishops and priests from Scotland. A well-established footpath about one mile long takes you through the glen to […]
