Holy Day of Obligation: St Peter & St Paul
Holy Days of Obligation
Holy days of obligation are the days on which Catholics are expected to go to Mass. This Feast Day falls on a Sunday (which is already a day of obligation).
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Holy Year talks
Carmelite Convent Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF, United KingdomGeneral EventsA 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 29 June Sacred Heart – Dilexit Nos, Fr Syriac […]
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Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Lourdes 1 Av. Mgr Théas, Lourdes, FranceGeneral EventsOur annual summer Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Friday 11 July to Friday 18 July 2025. The theme is With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope and everyone is welcome. The pilgrimage flight is now fully booked. A waiting list has been set up. The pilgrimage committee is liaising with Tangney Tours about the option of […]
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Sea Sunday
General EventsCatholic charity Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea) is one of the few maritime charities with chaplains who carry out ship visits. They work with seafarers on the frontline. On Sea Sunday (today, 13 July) let us pray for seafarers, fishers, and the work of Stella Maris. Parishes have been invited to have an optional […]
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Fr Jamie’s Sponsored Summer Cycle
General Events25 churches. 42 miles. 1 priest on his bike. Father Jamie McMorrin said: "This summer I’m going to cycle around Edinburgh, visiting every Catholic church in the city. I’ll be raising funds for the parish but also praying for the city and everyone in it. All proceeds will go towards raising parish funds for St […]
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Effective Parish Communications
Zoom eventGeneral EventsThe Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News joins us for our Effective Parish Communications webinar on Sat 19 July at 10am. Colm Flynn is a renowned, professional broadcaster and contributor to the BBC World Service and Irish broadcaster RTÉ. He will share his thoughts on the importance of media in evangelisation, drawing on his extensive experience. […]
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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Carfin Grotto 100 Newarthill Road, Carfin, North Lanarkshire, United KingdomLiturgical EventsTo celebrate this day, the National Marriage, Family and Life Commission of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland invites everyone to St Francis Xavier’s, Carfin, for Mass with Bishop John Keenan at 3:00pm on Sunday 27 July.
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Holy Year talks
Carmelite Convent Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF, United KingdomGeneral EventsA 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 27 July Carmelite Spirituality, Fr Simon Hughes Sunday 31 […]
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The Margaret Sinclair Story
Lauriston Halls Lauriston Halls, LaurIston Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThe inspiring true story of the cheerful Edinburgh factory girl with a big heart for Jesus and for helping others, who could be Scotland's next canonised Saint. This down-to-earth model of everyday sanctity is brought vividly to life onstage by Rachel Callaghan – her actual living relative (second cousin). Stephen Callaghan's funny and moving play […]
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Peace vigil against nuclear weapons
HMNB Clyde (Faslane) Faslane, Helensburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsA Christian peace vigil in opposition to nuclear weapons takes place at the South Gate of HM Naval Base Clyde at 10:30am on Saturday 2 August. It is an ecumenical service of prayer, reflection, readings, and hymns is organised by Justice & Peace Scotland. The vigil will be led by Most Rev William Nolan, Archbishop […]
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The Margaret Sinclair Story
Lauriston Halls Lauriston Halls, LaurIston Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThe inspiring true story of the cheerful Edinburgh factory girl with a big heart for Jesus and for helping others, who could be Scotland's next canonised Saint. This down-to-earth model of everyday sanctity is brought vividly to life onstage by Rachel Callaghan – her actual living relative (second cousin). Stephen Callaghan's funny and moving play […]
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Festival Mass
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiturgical EventsArchbishop 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 […]
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Faith in the Footlights
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsJoin renowned author Ian Bradley and the Schola Cantorum of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, for a concert exploring the spiritual resonances of musical theatre. In this groundbreaking event, Professor Bradley will uncover some of the spiritual implications of our much-loved musical shows, and the Schola Cantorum will bring the music to life! Includes music from […]
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Holy Day of Obligation: The Assumption
Holy Days of ObligationHoly days of obligation are the days on which Catholics are expected to go to Mass.
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Pilgrim of Hope (18-24 August)
Lauriston Halls Lauriston Halls, LaurIston Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomScott is taking a day off work. A quest begins that will take him through an array of quirky characters and situations as he attempts to answer the question: where does one find hope today? Pilgrim of Hope is an uplifting story of an everyday man, Scott Adams, who goes in search of hope. Trouble […]
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Holy Year: Fife Pilgrim Way
General EventsJoin us for this special Jubilee Year 2025 event, walking the historic and picturesque Fife Pilgrim Way over six stages. Saturday 30 August 11:00am: Fife Pilgrim Way information board, Battery Rd, North Queensferry, to St Margaret's, Dunfermline, via Abbey. Saturday 6 September 11:00am: St Margaret's Memorial Church, Dunfermline, to St Joseph's, Kelty. Saturday 13 September […]
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Mary’s Meals: Pilgrimage Walk of Hope
Craig Lodge House of Prayer Dalmally, Argyll, United KingdomGeneral EventsMary’s Meals warmly invites you to join its Pilgrimage Walk of Hope event. For more details and to register, tap here. This event will take place on Saturday 30 August from 10.30am to 3.45pm at Craig Lodge House of Prayer, Dalmally, Argyll. In this Jubilee Year when we are called to become Pilgrims of Hope, […]
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National Pilgrimage to St Ninian’s Cave, Whithorn
St Ninian's Cave Whithorn, Newton Stewart, United KingdomLiturgical EventsMass 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 […]
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Holy Year talks
Carmelite Convent Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF, United KingdomGeneral EventsA 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 […]
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Catholic Social Teaching and AI
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsSt Mary’s in Scotland is delighted to share its upcoming conference on AI, emerging technologies, and Catholic Social thought, sponsored by the Catholic Union of Great Britain and by Churches, Charities and Local Authorities (CCLA) Investment Management Limited. Ever since Rerum Novarum in 1891, the Church has, through her official teaching, presented the world with […]
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Fire Safety Awareness Training (morning)
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThis annual session is for clergy and all parish volunteers (eg pass-keepers, cleaners, parish council members, stall holders, office staff etc). Please register for this to help achieve safer places of worship for all. Morning Session (10:00pm to 12:00pm), Thursday 4 September Each attendee to register at bit.ly/archfiremorning Alternatively, you can take part in the […]
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Fire Safety Awareness Training (afternoon)
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThis annual session is for clergy and all parish volunteers (eg pass-keepers, cleaners, parish council members, stall holders, office staff etc). Please register to help achieve safer places of worship for all. Afternoon Session (10:00pm to 12:00pm), Thursday 4 September Each attendee to register at bit.ly/archfireafternoon Alternatively, you can take part in the morning or […]
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Fire Safety Awareness Training (evening)
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThis annual session is for clergy and all parish volunteers (eg pass-keepers, cleaners, parish council members, stall holders, office staff etc). Please register to help achieve safer places of worship for all. Evening Session (6:30pm to 8:30pm), Thursday 4 September Each attendee to register at bit.ly/archfireevening Alternatively, you can take part in the morning or […]
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Season of Creation Conference 2025
Saint Margaret's, Stirling Drip Road, Stirling, United KingdomGeneral EventsFollowing the success of the inaugural event last year, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Care of Creation Office is delighted to bring the conference back for an inspiring day of community, reflection, prayer, and practical action. It takes place at St Margaret's Church, Drip Road, Stirling on Saturday 6 September 2025, from 10am-3pm. Register here […]
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National Pilgrimage to Carfin
Carfin Grotto 100 Newarthill Road, Carfin, North Lanarkshire, United KingdomLiturgical EventsThe 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 […]
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Silent no More: A North Korean Testimony
St Joseph's 2 Eaglesham Road, Clarkston, United KingdomGeneral EventsAid to the Church in Need (ACN) host a North Korean defector in Scotland next month to share his story of Christian persecution. Timothy Cho is a North Korean human rights activist and two-time defector, who has found refuge in the UK and now advocates for religious freedom around the world. Silent No More: A […]
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Altar Servers’ Day
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsOur 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 […]
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Altar Servers’ Day
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsOur 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.
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Holy Mass: Carlo Acutis Relics
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiturgical EventsThe 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 […]
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Holy Mass: Carlo Acutis Relics
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiturgical EventsThe 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 […]
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Youth Mass: Carlo Acutis Relics
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiturgical EventsThe 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 […]
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Saint Ninian Declaration
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThe Saint Ninian Declaration supports a deepening relationship between Episcopalians and Catholics in Scotland. It encourages both to work more closely together while acknowledging the distinct differences between the two churches. That event will start at 2:00pm on Tuesday 16 September at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral with a symposium on the history of the relationship between […]
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Young Adults’ Talk Series at the Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsWhat the Church teaches on crucial issues from the time of Pope Leo XIII to our present Pope Leo XIV. All talks start at 7:30pm in the Cathedral rooms of St Mary's Cathedral, located at 63 York Place, Edinburgh. Talks for ages 18-40. Concludes with Confessions/Night Prayer and refreshments. For more information contact frrobert@stmaryscathedral.co.uk Schedule […]
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Holy Hour for Vocations
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiturgical EventsAs 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 […]
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SPRED Commissioning Mass
St Kentigern's 26 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiturgical EventsThe 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 […]
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National Youth Pilgrimage to Perth
St Mary's Monastery Hatton Road, Perth, United KingdomGeneral EventsThis annual event takes place in Perth on Saturday 20 September, meeting at South Inch Park. A full day of activities includes historic site visits, talks, and Holy Mass with Archbishop Cushley. Schedule 12:30pm: Meet at South Inch Park (PH2 8AN), just behind Perth bus and train stations. There is parking available and public toilets […]
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Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage
General EventsThis annual event takes place at St Patrick's in The Cowgate, Edinburgh, on Sunday 21 September 2025. This year we mark the centenary of her death. Schedule below. Schedule 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Refreshments and sale of candles & goods. 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Holy Hour (Exposition, Rosary, Benediction, Confessions). 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Reflection on the Venerable […]
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Parish Update Meeting (afternoon)
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsPlease join Archbishop Cushley and Curia team members at this meeting for us to share news on: Archdiocesan finances IT support for parishes Property updates and advice Health and safety policies and compliance The event takes place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025 in the Islay Hall at The Gillis Centre, 100 […]
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Parish Update Meeting (evening)
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsPlease join Archbishop Cushley and Curia team members at this meeting for us to share news on: Archdiocesan finances IT support for parishes Property updates and advice Health and safety policies and compliance The event takes place from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025 in the Islay Hall at The Gillis Centre, 100 […]
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Holy Year: Fife Pilgrim Way
General EventsJoin us for this special Jubilee Year 2025 event, walking the historic and picturesque Fife Pilgrim Way over six stages. Saturday 30 August 11:00am: Fife Pilgrim Way information board, Battery Rd, North Queensferry, to St Margaret's, Dunfermline, via Abbey. Saturday 6 September 11:00am: St Margaret's Memorial Church, Dunfermline, to St Joseph's, Kelty. Saturday 13 September […]
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Holy Year talks
Carmelite Convent Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF, United KingdomGeneral EventsA 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 […]
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