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.
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.
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.
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
Speakers are Fr James Anyaegbu and Gary Stephen. See the below video for more information, or watch on YouTube.
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.
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.
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.
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
All who lead or assist with RCIA are invited by the Catechetics Commission for a morning workshop.
Register at: bit.ly/4mgG764
t takes place on Saturday 31 May from 9:30am – 12:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, EH9 1BB.
The day will begin with Mass, include a time of discussion and sharing, and end with a brief consideration on mystagogy.
The aim is for the Catechetics Commission to learn about your experiences in your parishes, and to think together about best practices.
Event organised by the Catechetics Commission of The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. Questions? Email srmiriam.ruth@staned.org.uk
Alicia Duncan will talk about her mother Donna, who died by assisted suicide in Canada in 2023.
Her experience shows how safeguards that seem robust can fail in practice.
Her mother’s death is a cautionary tale of safeguarding gone wrong.
Presented by Care Not Killing, Beyond Consent: Rethinking Assisted Suicide Through a Family's Eyes, will see Alicia will be in conversation with Dr Gillian Wright, a former palliative care doctor, on Thursday 24 April at 6:00pm.
Register at bit.ly/beyondconsent
This event is organised by Care not Killing.
Explore the profound presence of God in every aspect of your life.
From the bustling city streets in the quiet moments of solitude.
Through prayer, meditation and reflection, uncover the sacredness within the ordinary and deepen your connection to the Divine.
Pray daily, meet weekly. Register here. To find out more please email Fr David Stewart SJ at ejcretreats@jesuit.org.uk
Opening Session
Sunday 4 May, 5.15pm at Edinburgh Jesuit Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh.
Closing Session
Sunday 1 June, 5.15pm, Edinburgh Jesuit Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh.
Hosted by the Edinburgh Jesuit Centre. FAQs below.
What is a retreat in daily life?
A retreat in daily life is time set aside over a number of weeks for prayer and reflection which is designed to fit alongside you usual work and home routine.
Who is a retreat for?
A retreat is for any Christian who wishes to deepen their prayer and know better Jesus Christ and the action of God in their lives. All you need is an openness to the experience and method of the retreat and generosity in setting aside the time needed each day for prayer for the duration of the retreat.
How long does the retreat last?
We offer retreats in daily life of different lengths - from three weeks to six weeks or more.
What do I have to do?
The commitment for the retreat in daily life is . . .
to set aside 20-30 minutes each day for prayer
to meet once a week and at the start of the retreat with your prayer guide
to come to the opening and closing sessions of the retreat
Prayer
You do not have to be an expert in prayer, or very confident about prayer, or already know how to meditate to do a retreat. Your prayer guide will help you understand how to pray better and will suggest material to pray with. What they suggest will be tailored to you, your own experience and circumstances.
Prayer Guides
It is important to have someone who is trained and experienced accompany you through your retreat. Your prayer guide will provide material for your prayer and meditation. What you discuss with them remains confidential.
Workshops
We offer workshops alongside the retreat. These focus on different methods of prayer and may be especially helpful if you are not particularly sure about how to pray or meditate in the Christian tradition or want to try new ways of praying. The workshops are optional and not necessary to do the retreat in daily life well.
How much does it cost?
We do not charge for the retreat in daily life. However, we do incur costs and so welcome a donation if you are able to make one.