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SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:Join people from across Scotland for the Stations of the Cross each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. \nWe will pray for the unborn\, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Tonight’s session features a brief reflection from Fr Federico Dundas\, a member of the Society of St John. He is from Argentina and serves as Catholic Chaplain at the University of Stirling.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/stations-of-the-cross-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:John Henry Newman: An introduction to his life...
DESCRIPTION:John Henry Newman: An introduction to his life and the development of his thoughts is an evening of exploration with Monsignor Rod Strange (pictured) leading scholar of the life and thought of St John Henry Newman \nIt takes place at 7:30pm – 9.00pm on Thursday 16 April 2026 at Mayfield Salisbury Church\, 18 West Mayfield\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1TQ \nAll welcome: entrance by donation – £5 proposed  \nAbout Mgr Roderick Strange \nMgr Rod Strange is a prominent Catholic priest\, theologian\, and author\, recognised as a leading expert on John Henry Newman. He is a Professor of Theology at St Mary’s University\, Twickenham\, former Rector of the Pontifical Beda College in Rome\, and a regular columnist for The Times. Among his works are Newman and the Gospel of Christ (1981) and John Henry Newman: A Mind Alive. \nEvent organised by the Edinburgh Circle of the Newman Association. \n                                                                             
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/john-henry-newman-an-introduction-to-his-life/
LOCATION:Mayfield Salisbury Church\, 18 West Mayfield\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1TQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Healing of Families Service
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends of New Dawn in Scotland\, We would like to invite you to a Healing of Families Service\, led by Augustinian Friar\, Fr Stefan Park. Fr Stefan will help us to break free from many family problems that have come down our generational lines. There will be Praise and Worship\, Confession\, Adoration and an opportunity for individual prayer from Fr Stefan. – Douglas Hunter\, Director\, New Dawn in Scotland. \nSt Andrews Church\, 126 Victoria Street\, Livingston EH45 5BJ. Friday 17 April 2026\, 7-9.30pm
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/healing-of-families-service/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, Livingston\, 126 Victoria Street\, Livingston\, EH45 5BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Divine Renovation
DESCRIPTION:Divine Renovation hosts a free event at St John the Baptist Church\, Uddingston\, G71 7AH on Saturday 25 April from 9:30am to 5:00pm. It’s a chance to get inspired by priests and parishioners as they share stories of parish transformation. \nConcludes with Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Toal. Lunch provided. \nRegistration and details at divinerenovation.org/calendar/open-house-scotland
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/divine-renovation/
LOCATION:Saint John the Baptist Church\, Uddingston\, G71 7AH
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Rosary for Life
DESCRIPTION:Archbishop Leo Cushley will lead a Rosary for Life at Sacred Heart Church\, Lauriston Road\, EH3 9DJ\, at 10:00am on Saturday 25 April. \nAfterwards\, SPUC’s annual Edinburgh Pro-life Chain is at 11:00am on Lothian Road\, Edinburgh. At 1.15pm there will be refreshments and social in Sacred Heart Church Hall.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/rosary-for-life/
LOCATION:Church of The Sacred Heart\, 28 Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:SPUC Pro-Life Chain
DESCRIPTION:SPUC’s Pro-Life Chain takes place at 11:00am on Saturday 25 April on Lothian Road\, Edinburgh\, by the Sheraton Hotel. \nEvent organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/spuc-pro-life-chain/
LOCATION:Lothian Road\, Edinburgh\, Lothian Road\, Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Order of Malta Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join the Order of Malta for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Prestonfield House\, one of Edinburgh’s most historic venues. Register here. \n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n6.15pm: Champagne reception\n7.00pm: Guests Piped into Dinner\n7.45pm: Three course silver service dinner with wine\n10.00pm: Raffle and auction with fabulous prizes\n10.30pm: Reeling kicks off with the Infamous Grouse Band\n1.00am: Carriages \n\n\n\n\nThe Order of Malta Ball 2026 will raise funds for the following good causes: \n-Dial a Journey\, which provides essential transport services for the housebound. \n-The work of the Scottish Companions with the homeless and disabled across Scotland. \n-Malteser International\, which is helping thousands of displaced people with humanitarian assistance in Lebanon. \n-Holy Family maternity hospital in Bethlehem. \nThis event is organised by the Order of Malta.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/order-of-malta-ball/
LOCATION:Prestonfield House\, Priestfield Road\, Edinburgh\, EH16 5UT
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:EXPLORE - Discernment Group for Young Women
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIncludes talks\, discussion\, prayer and socialising. \nIt takes place on the last Sunday of the month at St Columba’s\, 9 Upper Gray Street\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1SN on the following dates: \n\n4pm-7pm\, Sunday 25 January 2026\n4pm-7pm\, Sunday 22 February 2026\n4pm-7pm\, Sunday 29 March 2026\n4pm-7pm\, Sunday 26 April 2026\n\nTo register or find out more\, please email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/explore-discernment-group-for-young-women-7/
LOCATION:St Columba’s\, 9 Upper Gray Street\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH9 1SN
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SUMMARY:Christian Aid Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh New Town Church hosts the annual Christian Aid Book Sale from 09-15 May. \nA team of stalwarts and people from various Christian denominations are organising this sale that has taken place every year for the past five decades\, all in celebration of Christian Aid Week which takes place every May.\n\nLast year\, they raised over £56\,000 and are hoping to raise a lot of money this time round\, too.\n\nThe event will sell a range of books varying from theology\, politics and culture to biographies\, sports and science. It will also feature a whole Christian section.\n \nAnyone going to the book sale will have the opportunity to grab a hot drink at on-site cafe.\n\nFrom Monday 27 April\, the donation of books and other items will be welcomed by the team. The organisers are also looking for people who are able to assist in pricing theology books.\n\nThe Christian Aid Book Sale will be held at Edinburgh New Town Church\, 13 George Street\, and can be attended from 12pm-6pm from 9-15 May (closed Monday 11 May). Title photo by Julia Forsyth.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/christian-aid-book-sale/
LOCATION:Edinburgh New Town Church\, 13 George Street\, EH2 2PA
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Family Picnic & Vigil Mass
DESCRIPTION:We welcome families to The Gillis Centre for a family picnic\, children’s catechesis\, talks for adults\, a Rosary Procession and Vigil Mass at The Gillis Centre\, Edinburgh\, on Saturday 9 May at 1:00pm. Register here. \nJoin us for a fun and faith-filled Saturday\, 1:00pm-5:00pm\, culminating in Holy Mass. We pray to see parents & grandparents\, babies\, toddlers\, and teens! \nBring your own lunches (you all know best). We will provide tea/coffee\, dessert\, and water! \nThe days is led by Fr Benedict Iwatt\, who leads our Marriage & Family Commission\, and Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan\, RSM\, who is director of Catechetics. \nQuestions? Email vemarriage@staned.org.uk or call Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan RSM on 0131 623 890
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/family-picnic-vigil-mass/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Prayers for the Holy Land
DESCRIPTION:Sung Vespers with prayers for the Holy Land takes place at St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh\, on Wednesday 20 May at 7:00pm. Register by email: cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk \nAfter the service\, you are warmly invited to stay for: \n\n‘50 Faces of the Holy Land’ – View this powerful photographic exhibition commissioned by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales.\nQ&A with Brendan Metcalfe\, CEO\, Friends of the Holy Land – Offering an update on current conditions in the region.\nRefreshments – Served in the Octagon.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/prayers-for-the-holy-land/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Mass for the anniversary of the death of Fr Norman Cooper
DESCRIPTION:Fr Norman Cooper is a fondly remembered priest of our Archdiocese who tragically fell to his death on 20 May 1996 climbing in the Sgurr Nan Gillean (Peak of the Young Men) in the Cuillins in Skye\, while away for a short midweek break in Applecross with fellow priests (David Gemmell\, Gerry Hand\, Gordon Muchall and Jock Dalrymple).  \nThe article photo was taken on the day of his death. He is pictured with Fr Gemmell and Elspeth McPartlin (her father\, Dr Gerry McPartlin\, took the photo). \nNorman was born in Falkirk in 1955\, one of five brothers. He went to St Mungo’s High School\, and studied at St Andrew’s College\, Drygrange\, before being ordained priest at St Anthony’s\, Polmont\, in 1980. \n \nHe was then assistant priest at St John’s Portobello (1980-82)\, St Francis Xavier’s\, Falkirk (1982-5) and St Mary’s Cathedral (1985-1988) before further studies at the Catholic University of America (out of which he emerged as a Doctor of Ministry and as the author of a book ‘Collaborative Ministry’.  \nOn his return to the diocese\, he served in the Borders and briefly Tranent\, as well acting as a consultant on Pastoral Planning. \nThe 30th anniversary of his death will be marked with a Mass open to anybody who wishes to celebrate the life of\, and pray for\, a fine and enthusiastic human being and priest at 7:00pm on Wednesday 20 May at St John’s\, Portobello.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/mass-for-the-anniversary-of-the-death-of-fr-norman-cooper/
LOCATION:St John’s\, 35 Brighton Place\, Edinburgh\, EH15 1LT
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Mothers and Daughters: May Crowning & Procession
DESCRIPTION:Mothers and Daughters of all ages are invited by the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma for an afternoon to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary. \nActivities include a May Crowning and procession\, Marian crafts and cookie decorating. \nThe event is hosted on Saturday\, 23 May from 1:00pm-2:30pm at St Andrew’s Church\, 77 Belford Road\, Edinburgh\, EH4 3DS. Kindly RSVP by 20 May to edinburgh@almamercy.org.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/mothers-and-daughters-may-crowning-procession/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 77 Belford Rd\, Edinburgh\, EH4 3DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Pentecost - Young Adults Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost with young adults from across the Archdiocese. \n\nIt takes place at St Andrew’s Church\, 77 Belford Road\, Ravelston\, Edinburgh\, EH4 3DS at 4:00pm. \n\n\n\nThis event includes a talk\, Eucharistic Adoration and opportunity for Confession\, Holy Mass and a barbecue. \nIt has been organised by the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh\, along with young adult ministry at Edinburgh Jesuit Church\, St Mary’s Cathedral and St Albert’s Chaplaincy. \n\n\nRegister at bit.ly/pentecost26
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/pentecost-young-adults-event/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 77 Belford Rd\, Edinburgh\, EH4 3DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Evening of Worship - Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:A Pentecost Worship Night at St Ninian’s & Triduana\, 12 Marionville Drive\, Edinburgh\, EH7 6BW\, on Saturday 23 May. All welcome.\n\n5:00pm – Holy Mass\n7:00pm – Musical worship\, Intercessory prayer\, annointing of the sick\, Blessing with Blessed Sacrament\n\n 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/evening-of-worship-pentecost/
LOCATION:Ss Ninian & Triduana\, 12 Marionville Drive\, Edinburgh\, Select a State or Province:\, EH7 6BW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pentecost Worship Night
DESCRIPTION:Praise and worship to call for the fire of the Holy Spirit on Sunday 24 May 6:00pm – 9:30pm at St John the Baptist\, 37 St Ninian’s Road\, Edinburgh\, EH12 8AL\n\nThe night will begin with the ancient latin chant “Veni Creator Spiritus” followed by:\n\nSilent Adoration\ntalk by Fr Binu Palakapally IC.\nopportunity to receive individual prayer ministry for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit\nrenewal of baptismal promises\nBenediction\n\nTeas\, coffees\, home-baked cakes and refreshments will be available afterwards. All welcome.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/pentecost-worship-night/
LOCATION:St John the Baptist Church\, 37 St Ninian's Road\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH12 8AL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Young Adults Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Making God-Centred Decisions is the title of a day retreat led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ\, from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday 30 May at Sacred Heart Church\, Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh. \nHe will explore areas of decision making according to the spiritual wisdom of St Ignatius of Loyola. There will be workshops\, prayer and discussion. \n\nAll day programme\nBring and share lunch\nWhole-day attendance required\nFree event (donations welcome)\nRegister here.\n\nFr Roger Dawson is a Jesuit priest\, clinical psychologist and experienced retreat director. Event organised by Edinburgh Jesuit Church.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/young-adults-retreat/
LOCATION:Church of The Sacred Heart\, 28 Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Justin Arbuthnott Lecture 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Arbuthnott Lecture will be given by Professor Colin Barr (University of Notre Dame). It is titled ‘Ireland’s Pope: Cardinal Paul Cullen and the making of Irish Catholicism’. \n\nIt takes place on Thursday 4 June 2026 at 5:15pm in the Teviot Lecture Theatre\, Doorway 5\, Old Medical School\, Teviot Place\, Edinburgh EH8 9AG. Free entry. \n\n\n\n\nProf. Barr’s work seeks to place the history of the island of Ireland and its peoples in the widest possible context\, including that of the United Kingdom\, Europe\, the Roman Catholic Church\, and the global Irish Diaspora.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Barr is the author or editor of a number of books\, including ‘Ireland’s Empire: The Roman Catholic Church in the English-speaking World\, 1829-1914’ (Cambridge University Press\, 2020).  ‘The Irish Pope: Paul Cullen\, 1803-1878’\, will be published by Cambridge University Press shortly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Justin Arbuthnott Trust was founded by friends and family of Justin Arbuthnott\, an Edinburgh University History student who was drowned along with three friends one night in July 1989 when their boat capsized off the coast near County Donegal in Ireland. It provides a postgraduate scholarship each year and this lecture\, both of which are designed to promote the better understanding of Ireland and various complex relationships which link Ireland and and various complex relationships which link Ireland and Britain. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrevious lectures have been given by Professor Diarmaid Ferriter MRIA (University College Dublin)\, Adrian O’Neill\, Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK\, Professor Mary E. Daly on ‘Independence and sovereignty – rhetoric and reality; the Irish story’\, and Professor Tom Bartlett on ‘The Irish at war – and some of their historians’. \nThis event is organised by the University of Edinburgh.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/justin-arbuthnott-lecture-2026/
LOCATION:Teviot Lecture Theatre\, Doorway 5\, Old Medical School\, Teviot Place\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Trust in God Still - a celebration of the Catholic Church in Scotland. 
DESCRIPTION:Join others from across Scotland at Glasgow Caledonian University on Saturday 6 June for Trust in God Still – a celebration of the Catholic Church in Scotland. \nWhether involved in parish life\, diocesan leadership\, education\, ministry or simply seeking to grow deeper in mission\, this day is for you. \nIt is an opportunity to experience Conversation in the Spirit firsthand and discover a practical and prayerful way of discerning God’s will together for the future of the Church. \nThe day will celebrate the fruits of the Scottish Church and feature inspiring witnesses to the Synod: Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ of Down and Connor\, Fr David McCallum SJ and Sandra Chaoul \nThere will be time to connect with others from parishes\, schools\, dioceses and faith organisations across the country. \nLunch is included on the day. Tickets £45: Register here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/trust-in-god-still-a-celebration-of-the-catholic-church-in-scotland/
LOCATION:University of Strathclyde\, 99 George Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession
DESCRIPTION:Join Archbishop Cushley and people from across the Archdiocese for the annual Corpus Christi Procession. \nIt takes place at Our Lady & St Andrew’s\, Stirling Street\, Galashiels\, at 3:00pm on Sunday 7 June 2026. \nThis annual event is a beautiful\, public celebration of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.  All welcome! \nSchedule \n1:00pm: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament (in the church). \n2:00pm: Confessions (in the church). \n3:00pm: Procession begins from Our Lady & St Andrew’s Church. \nDetails \n\nGather in the car park of Anderson’s Chambers\, next to the church car park.\n\n\nArchbishop Cushley will begin the procession at 3:00pm from Our Lady & St Andrew’s Church\, along with clergy\, first holy communicants and their parents (we encourage first communicants to wear their First Holy Communion clothes.\n\n\nArchbishop Leo Cushley will carry the Blessed Sacrament under a canopy carried by the Knights of St Columba.\n\n\nStewards will guide the procession along the route\, which is along pavements with some road crossings.\n\nThe route \nGather outside the church in the car park of Anderson’s Chambers\, next to the church car park. \n\nThe route follows the pavement along Market Street towards Cornmill Square and Bank Street.  The procession crosses the road at the traffic lights in Bank Sreett to go over to Bank Street Gardens.  In Bank St Gardens there will be a short sermon and blessing.  The procession will then continue along the pavement on the gardens side towards the High Street.  It will cross the road at the traffic lights into Channel Street which is largely pedestrianised.  It will then turn towards the pedestrian Douglas Bridge which crosses the Gala Water and back to the Church. \nAt the Church \nWhen the procession concludes\, Solemn Benediction will take place in the church.  This is expected to last about 10 minutes. After that\, all pilgrims and parishioners are invited to the presbytery garden for tea and refreshments. \nGetting there \nThe Church address: Our Lady and St Andrew’s Church\, Stirling Street\, Galashiels TD1 1BY. \n\nTrains (To Tweedbank) leave Edinburgh Waverley every half hour and take just under 1 hour.  Galashiels station is a five-minute walk to the church.  The Bus station is beside the train station.\n\n\nBuses. Galashiels is well served by regional bus routes\n\nMost buses stop at Galashiels Transport Interchange\, just a short walk from the venue.  Check local timetable with Borders Buses or Traveline Scotland for up to date routes and times. \n\nCars   Galashiels is easily accessible via the A7 and A72.\n\nFrom Edinburgh: Follow the A7 south (appx 1 hour 15 minutes). \nFrom Carlisle: Take the A7 north (appx 1 hour 45 minutes). \nCar and bus Parking \nThere is a bus and car park on Currie Road\, about a 10-minute walk back to the Church. \n\nNote \nClergy: Clergy are most welcome to join the procession in choir. \nFirst Holy Communicants: especially invited with their parents and may wear their First Holy Communion formal clothes (weather permitting) and take a special place in the procession. \nWeather: Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. \nTea/refreshments: Edibles will not be allergy-free. \nToilets: There will be WCs in the car park right next to the church. \nDetailed Route Map \n\nQuick-guide PDF available here. Queries? please email matthew.meade@staned.org.uk
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/archdiocesan-corpus-christi-procession-3/
LOCATION:Our Lady & St Andrew’s\, Stirling Street\, Galashiels\, TD1 1BY
CATEGORIES:Feast Days,Feast Days|Liturgical Events,Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Starting at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral York Place at 8:45am with the Pilgrimage beginning at 9:00am. Meet at the front steps. \nFollowing the success of the 2025 Lenten Seven Hills Pilgrimage\, the Cathedral brings you a new journey with a familiar route. The walk will be led spiritually by Fr Jeremy\, with a dedicated reflection at each peak.  \nThe Seven Hills of Edinburgh is approximately 26km\, taking in Castle Hill\, Costorphine Hill\, Criaglochart Hill\, Braid Hill\, Blackford Hill\, Arthur’s Seat\, Calton Hill.  \nThe journey is expected to last around 10 Hours. The route is close to various major bus routes\, so whether you want to join them on the route or journey home after part way\, this is entirely your pilgrimage. Bring walking gear and food to keep you going\, and dress for the weather. \nRegister your interest at https://forms.office.com/r/vH0tHSGLib
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/edinburgh-seven-hills-pilgrimage-4/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Marriage Support Workshop 婚姻支援工作坊
DESCRIPTION:Marriage Support Workshop aiming at supporting new immigrant couples from Hong Kong to improve their communication\, relation\, and helping them to cope with challenges associate with immigration. The workshop will be hosted on Saturday 13 June at Sacred Heart Church\, Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh. £10 per couple. Register here.\n\nOrganised by Hong Kong Catholic Pastoral Coordination Group.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/marriage-support-workshop-%e5%a9%9a%e5%a7%bb%e6%94%af%e6%8f%b4%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c%e5%9d%8a/
LOCATION:Church of The Sacred Heart\, 28 Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:The St Margaret Pilgrimage\, Dunfermline
DESCRIPTION:The annual St Margaret Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026 in Dunfermline\, Fife. \nSchedule\n12:00pm: Angelus\nSt Margaret’s Cave\, Glen Bridge Car Park\, Chalmers Street\, KY12 8DF. \n1:00pm: Prayer Service\nSt Margaret’s tomb at Dunfermline Abbey\, St Margaret St\, KY12 7PE. \n2:00pm: Procession with relic of St Margaret\nLed by Archbishop Cushley\, from Louise Carnegie Memorial Gateway\, Bridge Street\, KY12 8AT (opposite Seven Kings Pub) to St Margaret’s Memorial Church\, East Port\, KY12 7JB. The procession will feature pupils\, teachers\, clergy\, the Knights of St Columba\, The Order of Malta and The Scottish Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. \n3:00pm: Holy Mass\nSt Margaret’s Memorial Church\, East Port\, KY12 7JB\, celebrated by Archbishop Cushley and priests of the Archdiocese. \n\n\n\nGetting there \nTrain: Dunfermline City Station\, St Margaret’s Drive\, KY12 7HT \nServices run via the Fife Circle Line with regular direct connections from Edinburgh Waverley (approx. 50–60 minutes depending on service). It’s a 5–10 minute walk uphill into the city centre. \nBus: Dunfermline Bus Station\, Queen Anne St\, Dunfermline KY12 7BB \nReegular service from Edinburgh and Glasgow. The station is in the centre of town and five-seven minute walk to both St Margaret’s Church and the Procession start. \nCity centre parking\nThere are several parking options within walking distance of the High Street\, St Margaret’s Church and the start of the procession. \n\nKingsgate Centre Multi-Storey Car Park\, James Street\, KY12 7QU Paid\nLarge\, central\, and close to St Margaret’s Church (paid).\nGlen Bridge Street Car Park KY12 8DF Paid\nGood option for getting to the start of the procession (2 min walk)\nTesco Car Park Winterthur Lane\, KY12 7BD Free\nA few minutes’ walk from the start of the procession\n\nPlaces to eat \n1. Café Wynd 10 Cross Wynd\, KY12 7AP. Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm\nA popular independent café just off the High Street. Known for brunch dishes\, homemade soups\, sandwiches\, and excellent coffee in a relaxed setting. \n2. Fresh 2-4 Kirkgate\, KY12 7NB. Sunday 8:30pm-4:30pm\nBright\, casual café near the centre offering\, toasties\, baked potatoes\, soups\, and cakes. \n3. Prost Coffee Abbot House\, Maygate\, KY12 7NE. Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm\nPerfect coffee spot in a historic building with a garden space. Serves speciality coffee\, light lunches\, and baked goods. \nBackground \nThe roots of the summer pilgrimage date back to June 1250 when the relics of Saint Margaret were translated to a new shrine in Dunfermline Abbey following her canonisation by Pope Innocent IV. \nA pilgrimage to Dunfermline soon emerged and continued until the late 16th Century. It was then resurrected in 1899 and continued again until 1974. \nArchbishop Cushley revived it in 2015 and it has continued since then\, except a hiatus due to the pandemic. \nWeather \nPlease check the forecast before setting out – most of the events are outdoors.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/the-margaret-pilgrimage-dunfermline/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, East Port\, Dunfermline\, Fife\, KY12 7JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Caritas\, Justice & Peace Mass
DESCRIPTION:The annual Caritas\, Justice & Peace Mass takes place at St Peter’s Church\, 9 Carmondean Centre Road\, Deans\, Livingston\, EH54 8PT on Thursday 18 June 2026 \nFr Brian Gowans will be the Principal Celebrant and Peter Diamond\, from Aid to the Church in Need\, will be the speaker. \nOrganised by the Caritas\, Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/caritas-justice-peace-mass-4/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\, 9 Carmondean Centre\, Livingston\, EH54 8PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Mass for Married and Engaged Couples
DESCRIPTION:The annual Mass for Married and Engaged Couples is at 7:00pm on Friday 19 June 2026 at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. \nThe principal celebrant will be Archbishop Leo Cushley. \nCome and celebrate the gift of marriage\, renew your commitment and receive a special blessing upon your love. \nRefreshments after Mass in Coffee Saints Cafe.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/mass-for-married-and-engaged-couples/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Retreat Day for New Catholics
DESCRIPTION:What are simple\, daily things we can do to reach out to God and co-operate with His touch? \nOn this day\, titled Encountering Jesus\, Touching God\, we will explore three and ‘tried-and-true’ means: praying the Gospels\, prayerful reflection on past choices\, praying the rosary. We will put these means into practice. \nSpeakers include Fr Jeremy Milne\, a VG of the Archidocese and Fr Lawrence Lew OP\, global Promoter General for the Holy Rosary -both converts to the Catholic faith. \nThis retreat day is especially for those who have joined the Catholic Church in the past few years – but all are welcome The event starts at 9:30am\, but you are free to arrive from 9:00am. Free parking on-site. Simple lunch provided (meat & veg options). \nMeet others\, build up your faith\, build up the Church! Register here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/retreat-day-for-new-catholics/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:A Tainted Legacy
DESCRIPTION:‘A Tainted Legacy’ expresses the situation confronting L’Arche across the world since the shameful double-life of its founder\, Jean Vanier\, was exposed in February 2020. \nFor an international network of 150 plus communities who were long content to bask in Vanier’s reflected glory\, the impact has felt ‘an overdue crash course in humility’. \nIt’s a painful issue too for the many individuals whose lives had been shaped by a man once considered a spiritual giant\, spoken of by some as a saint even within his lifetime.  \nFor them\, grief has come twice over: first after Vanier’s natural death\, and then again\, a few months later\, after the death of his reputation. How does anyone begin to sift the wheat from the weeds? \nJim Cargin takes up the Edinburgh Newman Circle’s invitation to explore the issues thrown up by Vanier’s ambiguous legacy. What is a mature response to the messy human truth: the same man who\, through L’Arche as well as Faith and Light\, had done so much to revolutionize the way disability is seen in our world\,  had secretly betrayed the very values he publicly advocated.  \nJim Cargin will draw on the 860-page report by the independent commission which L’Arche set up\, published in 2023. He will outline the way that individuals have been responding to this crisis\, as well as the steps L’Arche has already taken – and is still taking – to face up to a dark chapter in its history. And the lessons for those churches with their own tainted legacies. \nJim Cargin joined L’Arche Highland in Inverness in 1980. Since then\, he has carried various leadership and support roles elsewhere in UK\, as well as in Poland\, Belgium and with the communications team for L’Arche International. \n\nA Tainted Legacy: A member of L’Arche reflects on the legacy of Jean Vanier\, six years on. Wednesday 24 June 2026\, 7:30PM – 9.00pm\, Newington Trinity Church\, 18 West Mayfield\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1TQ. Entry by donation (suggested £5). Event organised by The Newman Association Edinburgh Circle.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/a-tainted-legacy/
LOCATION:Newington Trinity Church\, 18 West Mayfield\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1TQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
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SUMMARY:Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The annual Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Friday 10 – Friday 17 July 2026. \nThe pilgrimage is led by Archbishop Leo Cushley and is being organised with Tangney Tours. \nPilgrims come from all parts of the Archdiocese and include assisted pilgrims -those who are ill\, elderly or frail\, who are supported by our own team of willing volunteers\, including doctors\, nurses and other allied health professionals. \nFull details are at www.edinburgh-lourdes.com/lourdes-2026. \nAbout the Pilgrimage \nTangney Tours say: “During our pilgrimage\, there will be a lot to see and experience. Our pilgrimage and tour of Lourdes includes visits to the Basilica of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. We take part in the Masses\, the Stations of the Cross and the blessing of the sick\, visit the Grotto of Massabeille where the apparitions of Our Lady took place. \nYou will have the chance to drink from the spring at the base of the Grotto. The original spring that Bernadette located is still visible\, protected by a glass cover and illuminated. Visit the baths where hundreds of miraculous healings have taken place. \nWe participate in the evening torchlight processions which is a wonderful experience. Our Lady requested that these processions take place when She appeared to Bernadette. We will also offer a walking tour to the Boly Mill\, where Bernadette was born\, and to the Cachot\, an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s family lived. \nWe will see the hospice where Bernadette attended school and made her First Holy Communion. After the apparitions she also lived here until the age of twenty two\, when she went to Nevers to join the Sisters of Charity of Nevers.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/archdiocesan-lourdes-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Lourdes\, 1 Av. Mgr Théas\, Lourdes\, 65108\, France
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Canva for Parishes: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:With Microsoft Publisher being retired later this year\, many parishes are looking for a simple\, effective way to create their weekly newsletter. \nThis session will introduce Canva\, a free and easy-to-use design tool that can help you produce professional-looking materials in minutes. \nIn this live online workshop\, we’ll walk through the basics step by step\, including:  \n\nHow to access and set up Canva\nDemo of creating your parish newsletter\nEditing text\, images\, and layouts\nSaving\, downloading\, and reusing your designs\n\nThis is a demonstration-style session hosted by Matthew Meade\, our Director of Communications\, so you can watch and learn at your own pace. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions\, and a recording will be made available afterwards. \nYou do not need to be based in the Archdiocese to attend. No previous design experience is needed. Register for this event here. \nPlease set up a free Canva account before attending the session by visiting www.canva.com and signing up with your parish email address. Queries? Contact matthew.meade@staned.org.uk
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/canva-for-parishes-getting-started/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Music for the Homeless Jesus
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\nPart of Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts\, the evening will contemplate homelessness and marginalisation through a programme of breathtaking choral music that speaks of mercy\, compassion\, and hope.The evening will include a live performance of Gavin Bryars’ iconic composition “Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet”\, which is built around a haunting loop of an unknown homeless man singing an improvised refrain.The concert will also form part of a documentary film\, which the Schola Cantorum is currently producing in partnership with Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts\, and in collaboration with the Grassmarket Community Project\, the Bethany Christian Trust\, and St Catherine’s Convent of Mercy at Lauriston.\n\nTickets are £15 (£10 child) — book here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/music-for-the-homeless-jesus/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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