The 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 […]
What 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 […]
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 […]
This 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 […]
This 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 […]
Please 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 […]
Please 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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
Catholics 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 […]
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.
What 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 […]
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 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.
Get 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 […]
The 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. […]
The 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 […]
Being 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 […]
Families 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 […]
The 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 […]
Justice & 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 […]
Women 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please 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 […]
A weekend retreat for young women discrerning a vocation to the religious life or who simply want to find out more about what it involves. Includes Holy Mass, a Holy Hour, reflections, sharing and time for quiet discernment. To register for this free event and to find out more details please email Sr Mirjam Hugens […]
Holy days of obligation are the days on which Catholics are expected to go to Mass. (Feast Day transferred from 1 November.)
The University of Santo Tomas Singers, from Manila in the Philippines, perform at St Teresa of Lisieux Church, Craigmillar, Edinburgh, at 4:00pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Free entry (donations welcome). Ang University of Santo Tomas Singers, mula sa Maynila, Pilipinas, ay magtatanghal sa St. Teresa of Lisieux Church, Craigmillar, Edinburgh, sa ganap na ika-4:00 ng hapon […]
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, […]
What 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 […]
This year's conference will feature two keynote inputs, as well as time for supported reflection and discussion in breakout rooms. Register here. Keynote 1: Matthew McVarish, award-winning human rights activist and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Keynote 2: Lucy Faithfull Foundation staff will offer practical advice on 'Responding to low-level concerns'. Breakout session will offer participants opportunities to […]
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 […]
A talk titled May spirituality help in mental ill-health? with Anthony Kramers, drawing on experiences of spiritual care in L’Arche communities and in healthcare. Monday 10 November, 7:15pm-8:30pm at Mayfield Salisbury Church, 18 West Mayfield, Edinburgh, EH9 1TQ. All welcome. Entry by donation (suggested £5). Event organised by the Newman Association (Edinburgh Circle).
MPs and MSPs are inundated with identical campaign emails. While these help, personal letters still make the biggest impact—but writing them takes time. That’s where AI can help. This Beginner level Webinar will show you how to use AI tools to write clear and personalised letters quickly. You’ll see how AI can find key pro-life points and […]
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 […]
Stephen Callaghan’s brand new comedy play tells an uplifting story of an everyday man, Scott Adams, who goes in search of Hope. Trouble is – where does one find Hope today? Pilgrim of Hope is a one-hour play that has all the elements of a classic folktale but set amidst the people and problems of […]
Stephen Callaghan’s brand new comedy play tells an uplifting story of an everyday man, Scott Adams, who goes in search of Hope. Trouble is – where does one find Hope today? Pilgrim of Hope is a one-hour play that has all the elements of a classic folktale but set amidst the people and problems of […]
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.
'SACRED TIME': Apocalypse Then and Now: John’s Revelation in its own time and in ours. Saturday, 29th November, 10:30am to 3:30pm at St Andrews's, Ravelston, 6 Belford Park, Edinburgh, EH4 3DP PROGRAMME 10:30am: First talk: An introduction to the book of Revelation. 11:15am: Confessions. 12:00pm: Mass of Our Lady on Saturday. 1:00pm: Lunch (please bring […]
Archbishop Cushley joins religious leaders from across the city of Edinburgh for this annual event at Assembly Hall Courtyard on Mound Place, Edinburgh, before a Blessing of the Nativity Scene on The Mound backed by music from the Salvation Army Band. Sunday 30 November, 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Full schedule here.
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 […]
Join us every Monday evening in Advent to pray for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Following the Rosary, a guest speaker will give a brief reflection. Duration: 30 mins. Zoom event. Register here. Monday 1 December: Reflection from Deacon David Harper. Monday 8 December: Reflection from Isabel Vaughan-Spruce. Monday 15 December: Reflection […]
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 Faith & Reason series is for those who are thinking about becoming Catholic and also for any Catholic to come along and do a bit of a refresher about their faith. The presentations will be given by the priests (Fr Scott Deeley and Fr Joshua Moir) and will use slides of famous religious works […]
St Margaret's Church, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AD, Sunday 7 December at 3:00pm. Organised by the Archdiocesan Lourdes Committee.
Join us every Monday evening in Advent to pray for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Following the Rosary, a guest speaker will give a brief reflection. Duration: 30 mins. Zoom event. Register here. Monday 1 December: Reflection from Deacon David Harper. Monday 8 December: Reflection from Isabel Vaughan-Spruce. Monday 15 December: Reflection […]
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 us every Monday evening in Advent to pray for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Following the Rosary, a guest speaker will give a brief reflection. Duration: 30 mins. Zoom event. Register here. Monday 1 December: Reflection from Deacon David Harper. Monday 8 December: Reflection from Isabel Vaughan-Spruce. Monday 15 December: Reflection […]
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.
Join us every Monday evening in Advent to pray for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Following the Rosary, a guest speaker will give a brief reflection. Duration: 30 mins. Zoom event. Register here. Monday 1 December: Reflection from Deacon David Harper. Monday 8 December: Reflection from Isabel Vaughan-Spruce. Monday 15 December: Reflection […]
Join Archbishop Cushley for Holy Mass as we pray for life to be respected and cherished from conception to natural death. This Mass takes place at midday on Saturday 27 December in St Margaret's Chapel, The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Registration not essential but helps to plan catering. bit.ly/giftoflife25
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 […]
The Diploma in Catechetics begins on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 7:30pm. Register here to embark on a rich, ordered exploration of the Catholic faith. The Diploma course is a thirty-six session course, consisting of weekly lectures (Thursday nights on Zoom - also recorded for catch-up), guided reading from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, […]
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 […]
