Fr Jamie's Sponsored Summer Cycle

25 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 Margaret's Catholic Church in Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh."

His route:

St Margaret’s > St Kentigern’s > St John the Baptist > St Joseph’s > St John Ogilvie’s > St Mary’s > St Mark’s > St Cuthbert’s > St Peter’s > Sacred Heart > St Patrick’s > St Albert’s > St Columba’s > St Catherine’s > St Gregory’s > St Theresa’s > St Mary Magdalene’s > St John the Evangelist > St Ninian’s > St Andrew’s > Star of the Sea > Holy Cross > St Mary’s Cathedral > St Andrew’s > St Margaret Mary’s > St Margaret’s, Davidson’s Mains.

To donate click here.

Sea Sunday

Catholic 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 special collection. Donations can be made to Stella Maris here.

National Pilgrimage to Carfin

The National Pilgrimage at the National Shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin, will take place on Sunday 7 th 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 3pm, the main Celebrant and Preacher being Archbishop Leo Cushley, of St Andrew’s and Edinburgh, who is celebrating his 40th Anniversary as a Priest.

Pope Leo XIV recently announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised on this day in Rome, so it seems an ideal day for the Scottish Catholic Community to come together to joyfully celebrate our faith in communion with Pope Leo and the Universal Church.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

To 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.

Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage

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 to follow.

Effective Parish Comms

If you help with communications in your parish join us for this Webinar.

Guest speakers including Bishop Frank Dougan will share their tips on subjects ranging from social media to parish bulletins to ensure your comms are tip-top.

The session lasts one hour and is led by Matthew Meade, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.

Register here.

Study Theology in Edinburgh - Online Info Event

Join us on Tuesday 17 June at 6:00pm for a webinar where you can learn more about the Master’s in Applied Catholic Theology, ask questions, and meet current staff and students!

Register now at: bit.ly/stmarysuni or email stephen.dolan@stmarys.ac.uk

The Masters in Applied Catholic Theology is based at the Scottish Campus of St Mary's University at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. The course begins in September 2025.

Course leader, Dr Stephen Dolan, said: "Study Catholic Social Thought, Christian Anthropology, Systematic Theology and more. Evening classes work around your schedule, and our hybrid format allows you to study where you are. This course will help you grow your theological confidence in the workplace and in your life." Find out more about the course here.

“The arrangement that we have made with St Mary’s will provide invaluable means for Catholics to grow in the knowledge and love of their faith. In this way we are also responding to Pope Francis’ call to invest in the intellectual formation of the laity, and the evangelization of professional and intellectual life.” -  Archbishop Leo Cushley

New Dawn Conference

Experience the richness of the Catholic Faith at the New Dawn Day in Edinburgh!
It takes place on Saturday 14 June 2025 at Ss Ninian & Triduana, 232 Marionville Road, Edinburgh, EH 7 6BE.
The day begins with Mass at 10:30am, followed by testimonies, workshops, healing prayers and more.

Speakers are Fr James Anyaegbu and Gary Stephen. See the below video for more information, or watch on YouTube.

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Schedule

10.00am: Registration

10.30am: Holy Mass - Theme - Mary the Spouse of the Holy Spirit

11.15am: Praise & Worship - Introductions

11.45am: Testimony - Michael MacPhee (video)

12.00am: Talk 1 Holy Spirit – Gary Stephens

12.45pm: Lunch - (Hall)

1.30pm: Praise & Worship

2.00pm Talk 2 Evangelise the Culture – Fr James Anyaegbu

2.45pm: Workshops - (Hall & Church)

3.30pm: Break - Tea & Coffee - (Hall)

3.45pm: Prayer Ministry

4.15pm: Exposition - Rosary - Confessions

5.00pm: Break for evening meal (local eateries)

5.30pm: Parish Vigil Mass

6.45pm: Praise & Worship

7.10pm: Testimony - Stuart Young

7.20pm: Healing Service

9.00pm: Closing prayers

Children & Youth Ministries – Information at Reception. Event organised by New Dawn Scotland.

Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession

Join Archbishop Cushley for the Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession at St Patrick’s Church, Kilsyth, on Sunday, 22 June.

The procession through the town will begin from the church at 3:00pm.

First Holy Communicants are especially invited and may wear their First Holy Communion formal clothes to take a special place in the procession.

Clergy are most welcome to join the procession in choir.

There will be a celebration in the parish hall following the procession to which everyone is invited.

Free shuttle bus

The nearest train station to St Patrick's Church is Croy, on the main Glasgow-Edinburgh line. There will be a free shuttle bus to and from the church - please contact the parish to book a spot: priest.stpatrickskilsyth@staned.org.uk or call 01236 822136.

Parking is also available for parish minibuses and cars in the parish car park.

To reserve parking for the disabled or for minibuses please contact the parish.

Jubilee Year Picnic for families

Join families from across the Archdiocese for a Jubilee Year picnic on Saturday 28 June, 11:00am – 4:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB.

There will be spiritual talks on the theme of Hope and talks and games for children.

Includes Rosary at The Grotto and concludes with Holy Mass in St Margaret's Chapel.

At 4:00pm there is the chance to walk to the Jubilee Cross at St Mary's Cathedral (optional). Register at bit.ly/archpicnic

Event organised by the Marriage & Families Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. Childcare provided. Free parking onsite. Volunteers wanted! If you can contribute to the success of this event please email VEmarriage@staned.org.uk