Holy Day of Obligation: The Assumption
Holy Days of Obligation
Holy 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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Young Adults Ministry – Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart
Church of The Sacred Heart 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThe Young Adult Ministry at Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, includes opportunities for worship, community, faith development, prayer and service of the poor. The Seven is the weekly Young Adult Mass at 7:00pm on Sunday in the church, with a social gathering afterwards in the church narthex. The Sacrament of Reconciliation […]
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Day of Prayer for Peace
General EventsCatholics are being encouraged to say a prayer and light a candle for peace on Tuesday 7 October. In a pastoral letter, Bishop John Keenan writes: ""Our world today is troubled by so many wars and conflicts; it is appropriate that we as Catholics pray individually and together on the Feast of Our Lady of […]
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Healing Service – Livingston
Liturgical EventsNew 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.
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Mental Health, Faith & Community
St Mary's Episcopal Church 23 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsWhat does it mean for the Church to be a place where people living with mental health challenges feel truly welcomed – as people to be loved, understood and included? In this talk and discussion on Saturday 11 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Rev Professor John Swinton will explore […]
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Healing Service – Edinburgh
Liturgical EventsNew 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.
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St Pier Giorgio Frassati book event
St Albert's Chaplaincy 23-24 George Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomA book tour to celebrate the recent canonisation and the publication of 15 Days of Prayer with St Pier Giorgio Frassati (New City Press, 2025), visits St Albert’s Chaplaincy, 24 George Square, Edinburgh. EH8 9LD, on Friday 17 October, 5:15pm. Free event, all welcome.
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Dana and Friends
St Mary's Cathedral Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsGet ready to be inspired by heartwarming music and testimony led by Eurovision winner Dana in an event that will ignite your soul. Read more here. The event includes Martina Purdy, a former BBC TV political correspondent, and Elaine Kelly a former Barrister who both made headlines in 2014 when they gave life as they knew […]
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The Calix Society meeting
St Patrick's Church 5 South Gray's Close, 40 High Street,, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThe Calix Society is an association of Catholic alcoholics who meet to grow in their relationship with God through prayer and meditation (Alcoholics Anonymous' 11th Step). It welcomes anyone who wishes to join in prayer and fellowship. Meetings are on Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm, starting 21 October 2025 at St Patrick's Church, The Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1TQ. […]
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Day for Clergy
Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsThe next Clergy Formation Day at The Gillis Centre will be given by Father Peter Cameron OP and is entitled Preaching as Generating. The day will begin at 11:00am with coffee and we hope to finish by 3:30pm. Of the day, Father Peter says, “The presentation will be super practical. "It will focus on how […]
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Divine Will Day
St Joseph's 2 Eaglesham Road, Clarkston, United KingdomGeneral EventsBeing Catholic Media presents Divine Will Day at St Joseph's Parish in Bonnybridge on Saturday 25 October 2025. The day begins will Holy Mass celebrated by Fr Matthew Ngiye and speakers are Mother Gabriel Marie and Kathy Hrstic. 9:30am Holy Mass 10:15am A welcome with Carol Kelso 10:30am Mother Gabriel Marie - My Life & Journey […]
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SOLD OUT National Family Conference
General EventsFamilies are invited to the Inaugural National Family Conference on Saturday 25 October 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at St Bride’s Hall, Muir Street, Motherwell. Featuring a keynote by Chris Stefanick (live from the USA), the event celebrates marriage and family life with talks, prayer, and community. Register with VEmarriage@staned.org.uk, indicating your parish and your […]
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National Divine Mercy Conference
General EventsThe 12th National Divine Mercy Conference takes place on Saturday 25 October from 10:00am to 5:00pm, at Saint Mirin’s Cathedral Hall, Incle Street, Paisley, PA1 1HR. Holy Hour at 3:00pm. Mass at 4:00pm. The Conference theme is May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may […]
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Scotland Demands Better
Scottish ParliamentGeneral EventsJustice & Peace Scotland stands alongside The Poverty Alliance, The Church of Scotland, The Scottish Episcopal Church and over 200 organisations and faith groups for the Scotland Demands Better March in Edinburgh. A spokesperson said: "We are uniting on Saturday 25 October to call for fair jobs and wages; decent social security; investment in essentials […]
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Catholic Conversations for Women
St Andrew's 77 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomGeneral EventsWomen who are recent converts, those considering Catholicism, and those who are desirous of faith-focused discussion are welcome to this event on Saturday, 25 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm in the St Andrew’s Parish rooms (77 Belford Rd, EH4 3DS). All welcome to join for Holy Hour with Adoration and chanted Vespers from 5:10pm in the convent with the […]
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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 26 October Our Lady – Stella Maris, Fr Paul […]
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The Psalms and a Life of Prayer
Abbot Gregory Polan OSB, a monk of Conception Abbey, Missouri, led the translation project which produced the Revised Grail Psalms (or Abbey Psalter) which is used in the new translation of the Lectionary. He visits Scotland and offers two one-day conferences at Stirling University on Tuesday 28 October and on Wednesday 29 October in Christ […]
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SPUC Candlelight Procession
General EventsPlease attend SPUC’s Candlelight Procession in Glasgow later this month to remember the lives lost to abortion since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. It takes place on Thursday 30 October 2025. 6:30pm - The procession will leave John Street at Glasgow City Chambers to St. Andrew's Cathedral 7:00pm - Rosary in the Cathedral […]