SPUC Pro-Life Chain
SPUC’s Pro-Life Chain takes place at 11:00am on Saturday 25 April on Lothian Road, Edinburgh, by the Sheraton Hotel. Event organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
SPUC’s Pro-Life Chain takes place at 11:00am on Saturday 25 April on Lothian Road, Edinburgh, by the Sheraton Hotel. Event organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
Join the Order of Malta for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Prestonfield House, one of Edinburgh’s most historic venues. Register here. Programme 6.15pm: Champagne reception 7.00pm: Guests Piped into Dinner 7.45pm: Three course silver service dinner with wine 10.00pm: Raffle and auction with fabulous prizes 10.30pm: Reeling kicks off with the Infamous Grouse Band […]
The Archdiocese is running a series of monthly EXPLORE meetings for young women interested in finding out more about the religious life and exploring God's will. Includes talks, discussion, prayer and socialising. It takes place on the last Sunday of the month at St Columba's, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN on the following […]
Edinburgh New Town Church hosts the annual Christian Aid Book Sale from 09-15 May. A team of stalwarts and people from various Christian denominations are organising this sale that has taken place every year for the past five decades, all in celebration of Christian Aid Week which takes place every May. Last year, they raised […]
We welcome families to The Gillis Centre for a family picnic, children’s catechesis, talks for adults, a Rosary Procession and Vigil Mass at The Gillis Centre, Edinburgh, on Saturday 9 May at 1:00pm. Register here. Join us for a fun and faith-filled Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm, culminating in Holy Mass. We pray to see parents & grandparents, babies, […]
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 […]
Mothers and Daughters of all ages are invited by the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma for an afternoon to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary. Activities include a May Crowning and procession, Marian crafts and cookie decorating. The event is hosted on Saturday, 23 May from 1:00pm-2:30pm at St Andrew's Church, 77 Belford Road, Edinburgh, […]
Join us to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost with young adults from across the Archdiocese. It takes place at St Andrew's Church, 77 Belford Road, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS at 4:00pm. This event includes a talk, Eucharistic Adoration and opportunity for Confession, Holy Mass and a barbecue. It has been organised by the Archdiocese […]
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 […]
Making God-Centred Decisions is the title of a day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ, from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday 30 May at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh. He will explore areas of decision making according to the spiritual wisdom of St Ignatius of Loyola. There will be workshops, prayer and discussion. […]
This year's Arbuthnott Lecture will be given by Professor Colin Barr (University of Notre Dame). It is titled 'Ireland's Pope: Cardinal Paul Cullen and the making of Irish Catholicism'. It takes place on Thursday 4 June 2026 at 5:15pm in the Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5, Old Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG. Free […]
Join others from across Scotland at Glasgow Caledonian University on Saturday 6 June for Trust in God Still - a celebration of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Whether involved in parish life, diocesan leadership, education, ministry or simply seeking to grow deeper in mission, this day is for you. It is an opportunity to experience […]
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 […]
Starting at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral York Place at 8:45am with the Pilgrimage beginning at 9:00am. Meet at the front steps. Following the success of the 2025 Lenten Seven Hills Pilgrimage, the Cathedral brings you a new journey with a familiar route. The walk will be led spiritually by Fr Jeremy, with a dedicated reflection […]
Marriage Support Workshop aiming at supporting new immigrant couples from Hong Kong to improve their communication, relation, and helping them to cope with challenges associate with immigration. The workshop will be hosted on Saturday 13 June at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh. £10 per couple. Register here. Organised by Hong Kong Catholic Pastoral Coordination […]
The annual St Margaret Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026 in Dunfermline, Fife. Schedule 12:00pm: Angelus St Margaret’s Cave, Glen Bridge Car Park, Chalmers Street, KY12 8DF. 1:00pm: Prayer Service St Margaret’s tomb at Dunfermline Abbey, St Margaret St, KY12 7PE. 2:00pm: Procession with relic of St Margaret Led by Archbishop Cushley, from Louise Carnegie Memorial Gateway, Bridge […]
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.
What are simple, daily things we can do to reach out to God and co-operate with His touch? On this day, titled Encountering Jesus, Touching God, we will explore three and 'tried-and-true' means: praying the Gospels, prayerful reflection on past choices, praying the rosary. We will put these means into practice. Speakers include Fr Jeremy […]
'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 […]