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SUMMARY:National Family Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Marriage\, Family and Life Office invites families from across Scotland to its National Family Conference 2026. \nThe conference takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026 at St Augustine’s Parish Centre\, Coatbridge. \nThe day will offer an opportunity for families to come together in faith\, prayer and fellowship\, and to celebrate and reflect on Catholic family life. \nDate: Saturday 24 October 2026 (schedule tbc).\nVenue: St Augustine’s Parish Centre\, Coatbridge\nOrganiser: Marriage\, Family and Life Office\, Bishops’ Conference of Scotland \nBooking is now open via the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland website. Book your place here
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/national-family-conference-2026/
LOCATION:St Augustine’s Parish Centre\, 12 Dundyvan Road\, Coatbridge\, ML5 1DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:SPUC Candlelight Procession
DESCRIPTION:SPUC Scotland’s annual Candlelight Procession takes place in Glasgow on Thursday 29 October to pray for the protection of unborn life. \nThe evening begins with the Rosary at the Mercat Building\, Glasgow Cross\, at 6:30pm\, followed by the Candlelight Procession at 7:00pm and Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/spuc-candlelight-procession-2/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, Glasgow\, G1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Day for Life
DESCRIPTION:SPUC Edinburgh West is holding its first Day for Life on Saturday 31 October\, 9:30am–3:30pm\, at the Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh. \nThe day will include talks from Dr Calum MacKellar\, Margaret Akers and Chris McEleny\, with a welcome from Archbishop Leo Cushley. \nIt will be an opportunity to hear thoughtful presentations on pro-life issues and to meet others involved in supporting the unborn children\, their mothers as well as the vulnerable at risk of assisted suicide. \nAdmission is free\, but advance registration is required through Eventbrite here. \nThis event is organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children\, Edinburgh West branch
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/edinburgh-day-for-life/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Walking Together in Hope – Why the Catholic Church Engages in Interreligious Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join the Committee for Interreligious Dialogue of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland for a special one-day conference exploring the Church’s commitment to interreligious dialogue and how this can be lived out in our parishes and communities. \nThe day will include talks from Fr John Gannon\, Fr Jim Lawlor and Joe Sikora\, covering the history and importance of Nostra Aetate\, the place of interreligious dialogue in parish life\, and practical guidance for parishes wishing to take their first steps in this area. \nThere will also be opportunities for questions\, discussion and reflection throughout the day. \n\n Saturday 31 October 2026\nConforti Institute\, Missionary House/Calder House\, Calder Avenue\, Coatbridge ML5 4JS.\nArrivals from 9:30am\nFree to attend\nLight lunch provided\n\nRegister at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ai8qdDPULb
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/walking-together-in-hope-why-the-catholic-church-engages-in-interreligious-dialogue/
LOCATION:Conforti Institute\, Calder House\, Calder Avenue\, Coatbridge\, ML5 4JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:All Souls’ Day - Mass at Mount Vernon Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Archbishop Cushley will offer Holy Mass for the repose of all the faithful departed who have died in the Archdiocese in the last year\, especially those buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Edinburgh. \nThis will take place on All Souls’ Day\, Monday 2 November\, at 10:00am in the Cemetery Chapel at Mount Vernon Cemetery\, 49 Mount Vernon Rd\, Edinburgh\, EH16 6JG.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/all-souls-day-mass-at-mount-vernon-cemetery/
LOCATION:Mount Vernon Cemetery\, 49 Mount Vernon Road\, Edinburgh\, EH16 6JG
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SUMMARY:Growth in Prayer & Reflective Living
DESCRIPTION:The Epiphany Group is offering a course for anyone looking to develop and deepen their experience of prayer and reflective living\, rooted in the Ignatian tradition. \nThe course will take place mainly online\, with three additional in-person days in Edinburgh\, running from 3 November 2026 to 16 March 2027. \nSessions take place on Tuesdays from 7:00pm–9:00pm\, beginning 3 November. \nDates: 3 November 2026 – 16 March 2027Time: Tuesdays\, 7:00pm–9:00pmFormat: Online\, plus three in-person daysLocation: Edinburgh for in-person sessionsOrganiser: Epiphany Group
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/growth-in-prayer-reflective-living/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:National Safeguarding Conference
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 7 November 2026 the Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (SCSSA) National Safeguarding Conference will take place once again in Strathclyde University’s Technology & Innovation Centre. This year’s conference will follow on from the challenge issued by last year’s keynote speaker\, Matthew McVarish – What have I done to make my parish a safer place? \nThe event is for clergy\, religious\, PSCs\, volunteers\, employees and all who have a role in Catholic Church safeguarding in Scotland. \nWhile the morning session will focus on providing delegates with ideas for practical ways in which they can take up this challenge\, informed by survivors of abuse and research by our two speakers\, Prof. Lisa Oakley and Prof. Clare Watkins\, the afternoon session will be an interactive dramatisation of real examples of work being done in parish communities. Arts company ACTive INquiry will lead this session. \nThe Conference is aimed at those involved in Safeguarding – primarily Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSCs)\, Parish Clergy\, Safeguarding trainers\, DRAMT (Diocesan Risk Assessment Management Team) members\, and Safeguarding Staff. Conference costs for PSC’s and Parish Clergy are paid for by the parish. \nFor those undertaking diocese-wide roles (such as Safeguarding Trainers)\, costs are covered by central budgets. \nRegister here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/national-safeguarding-conference/
LOCATION:University of Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre\, 9 George Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Fire Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Annual Fire Safety Training will take place in the Islay Hall at the Gillis Centre on Thursday 12 November\, with sessions at 10:00am\, 2:00pm and 6:30pm.  \nEach session lasts around two hours.  \nThe sessions are for Clergy\, parish staff and volunteers\, Fabric Committee members\, Health & Safety Representatives and Parish Pastoral Council members. To register\, please speak to your parish priest. \nDate: Thursday 12 November \nTime: 10:00am\, 2:00pm or 6:00pm \nLocation: The Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB \nEvent overview\nThis training event is being offered by Thompson & Inglis\, the Archdiocese’s Fire Safety Consultants. It is a good opportunity for parishes to build their Fire Safety knowledge and ensure that they are compliant. \nTopics covered include: \n\nFire Safety Measures: active and passive controls\nSafe & Controlled Fire Evacuation Methods\nRole of Clergy\, Staff & Volunteers\nHuman Behaviours in emergency situations
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/fire-safety-training/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Explore - retreat day for young woman
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young woman thinking about a vocation to the religious life?  \nCome to Explore\, a retreat day that includes a chance to reflect and explore God’s will for you. \nIt takes place on 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday 14 November\, at 9 Upper Gray Street\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1SN. \nIncludes Mass\, reflections\, prayer\, a holy hour\, and a chance to socialise over pizza. \nTo register\, email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO at religiousvocations@staned.org.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/explore-retreat-day-for-young-woman/
LOCATION:St Columba’s\, 9 Upper Gray Street\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH9 1SN
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SUMMARY:Catholic Education Week Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic Education Week Mass takes place on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11:00am in St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh. This year’s theme is Know God\, Love God\, Serve God. The Cathederal will welcome pupils and school staff from across the Archdiocese.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/catholic-education-week-mass/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222
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SUMMARY:Grief to Grace – Healing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Grief to Grace is a confidential healing retreat for people who have suffered sexual\, physical or emotional abuse or neglect in childhood\, adolescence or adulthood. \nThe specialised five-day programme offers spiritual and psychological support and healing for those affected by abuse\, including abuse by a member of the clergy or religious. \nMonday 22 – Saturday 27 February 2027\nSt Mary’s Monastery\, Kinnoull\, Perth \nFor more information or to enquire confidentially\, contact Grief to Grace (Scotland) at margaret.clarke@grieftograceuk.org.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/grief-to-grace-healing-retreat/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Monastery\, Hatton Road\, Kinnoull\, Perth\, Perth\, PH2 7BP\, United Kingdom
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