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, […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
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 […]
On Wednesday 12 August at 6.30pm there will be an evening of short talks at St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, about the remarkable eighteenth-century murals by Alexander Runciman in the apse of the church. The event will consist of talks by Professor Viccy Coltman, Dr Rory Lamb and Teresa Keenan, followed by tea and coffee. The speakers […]
A free tour of one of Edinburgh’s oldest Catholic churches and the surrounding streets of the Old Town in Edinburgh. Tours are every Friday evening in August (with an additional tour in Italian on 14 August). Originally built in the 1770s as an Episcopal chapel, St Patrick's contains important eighteenth-century murals by Edinburgh artist Alexander […]
The annual Festival Mass of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh marks 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 are […]
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 […]
Internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz is visiting the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh this August. Best known for creating the powerful Homeless Jesus sculpture, now installed outside St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral in Edinburgh, Timothy's work can be found in churches, shrines and public spaces around the world, inviting people to encounter Christ in […]
