'A Tainted Legacy’ expresses the situation confronting L’Arche across the world since the shameful double-life of its founder, Jean Vanier, was exposed in February 2020. For an international network of 150 plus communities who were long content to bask in Vanier’s reflected glory, the impact has felt ‘an overdue crash course in humility’. It's a […]
This form of Children's Catechesis has been offered in our Archdiocese for a few years now. What is its purpose? How does it work? What are its requirements? Clergy and parish volunteers are welcome to attend the following info sessions on Tuesday 7 July: 2:00pm at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB […]
This form of Children's Catechesis has been offered in our Archdiocese for a few years now. What is its purpose? How does it work? What are its requirements? Clergy and parish volunteers are welcome to attend the following info sessions on Tuesday 7 July: 2:00pm at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB […]
The annual Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Friday 10 – Friday 17 July 2026. The pilgrimage is led by Archbishop Leo Cushley and is being organised with Tangney Tours. Pilgrims come from all parts of the Archdiocese and include assisted pilgrims -those who are ill, elderly or frail, who are supported by our […]
With Microsoft Publisher being retired later this year, many parishes are looking for a simple, effective way to create their weekly newsletter. This session will introduce Canva, a free and easy-to-use design tool that can help you produce professional-looking materials in minutes. In this live online workshop, we’ll walk through the basics step by step, […]
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. In our Archdiocese, Stella Maris chaplains work in port locations including Leith, Burntisland […]
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 […]
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. *** The Marriage and Family Commission of the Archdicoese invites clergy and parish communities to mark this occasion by considering celebrating Mass or a prayer […]
Scotland's annual Pilgrimage for Life takes place at Carfin Grotto on Saturday 1 August. This 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. Led by Bishop John Keenan, the […]
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. Organised by J&PS, the gathering – this year at the North Gate - will be a time of prayer, reflection, readings, […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
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. 7-15 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 Written & Directed by […]
Young Women Invited to Come and See with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma… On 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 […]
On Wednesday 12 August at 6.30pm there will be an evening of short talks at St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, about the remarkable eighteenth-century murals by Alexander Runciman in the apse of the church. The event will consist of talks by Professor Viccy Coltman, Dr Rory Lamb and Teresa Keenan, followed by tea and coffee. The speakers […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
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 […]
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. Part of Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts, the evening will contemplate homelessness and marginalisation through a programme of breathtaking […]
Internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz is visiting the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh this August. Best known for creating the powerful Homeless Jesus sculpture, now installed outside St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral in Edinburgh, Timothy's work can be found in churches, shrines and public spaces around the world, inviting people to encounter Christ in […]
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 […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
Cathedral Organist Tom Wilkinson presents a special organ recital to raise money for the St Mary's Catholic Cathedral Roof Appeal. The programme includes popular French organ music such as Boëllmann Suite Gothique, Franck Chorale no. 3, Mulet Carillon-Sortieand Vierne Carillon de Westminster. Come along to hear this mighty instrument playing the music that it was particularly designed to play! […]
Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Walking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife Countryside with Deacon Pat Carrigan.< The mini-caminos take place each Saturday, beginning on Saturday 22 August with a route looping the River Tay at Birnam […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Walking the Way is a chance to enjoy days of reflection in Highland Perthshire and the Fife Countryside with Deacon Pat Carrigan.< The mini-caminos take place each Saturday, beginning on Saturday 22 August with a route looping the River Tay at Birnam […]
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 […]
