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, […]
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 […]
Celebrate the annual Festival Mass of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh, marking 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 […]
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 […]
