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SUMMARY:Catholic Women Writers: Voices from Scotland & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Dr Linden Bicket & Dr Rebekah Lamb-Varela will share the life and works of women such as Immaculée Iligaziba\, Muriel Spark and St Thérèse of Lisieux\, at this free event on Wednesday 11 February\, 5:45pm to 8:30pm\, at The Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB. \nRegister: https://tinyurl.com/bdek2p8p \nThis evening is free and open to all with light refreshments provided. Registration is required as spaces are limited. For attending Secondary School Teachers\, free resources are available to support incorporation of the talks into lesson plans for RME\, RMPS and English. \nThis event is organised by Dr Linden Bicket\, Dr Stephen Dolan\, and Dr Rebekah Lamb Varela.Co-hosted by the Universities of Edinburgh\, St Andrews\, and St Mary’s Twickenham\, and sponsored by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and St Mary’s. 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/catholic-women-writers-voices-from-scotland-beyond/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Retreat for Couples
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day retreat offers couples a rich\, creative\, and faith-filled opportunity to reflect on the beauty and calling of marriage\, inspired by one of the Church’s great saints of love.\n\n\n\nDrawing on Saint John Paul II’s deeply insightful plays The Jeweller’s Shop and Radiation of Fatherhood\, this retreat explores love\, responsibility\, and the “law of the gift” at the heart of marriage. \nIt is presented by acclaimed playwright and theatre-maker Stephen Callaghan and wife Rachel Callaghan. \nThrough dramatic excerpts\, reflection\, and personal testimony\, Stephen and Rachel share how the wisdom of the Playwright-Pope has profoundly shaped their own journey as a married couple. \nStephen Callaghan is Creative Director of the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project (AGAP) and an internationally recognised playwright\, performer & theatre-maker. He has written extensively on faith-related subjects with works including The Margaret Sinclair Story (2016) and Pilgrim of Hope (2025). His play Gaudi: God’s Architect (2024) was a sell-out success at the Edinburgh Fringe. \nRachel Callaghan is a trained theatre director and actor\, and a founding member of Catholic Mothers Barrhead\, bringing both artistic insight and lived experience of marriage and family life. \nThis FREE event is titled ‘The Human Drama\, Reflecting on the Gift of Marriage through the Plays of Saint Pope John Paul II.’ It is an afternoon retreat for married (and engaged) couples\, organised by the Marriage & Families Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. This retreat includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament readings and prayers relevant to the vocation of marriage. Questions? Contact VEMarriage@staned.org.uk \nINFO \nParking \nEach person attending must register. There are around 20 space in the Church car park for around 20 \nCrèche \nThere will be a crèche available for children of primary school age and older. If you are bringing a child please let us know. \nTickets \nEach person attending needs to register (so that we have all attendee names). \nTransport \nSt Kentigern’s is located at 26 Parkgrove Avenue Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH4 7QR. \nBy car: St Kentigern’s has a car park which is free and has around 20 spaces. There is free parking in surrounding streets. \nBy bus: From Edinburgh\, you can take the X58\, X54\, X55\, X61\, which stops at Barnton Junction. From there it is a 10 minute walk to the Church at 26 Parkgrove Avenue. We recommend using the Lothian Buses app for routes/times. \nFrom Fife\, you can take buses including the X55 and X58 which also stops at Barnton junction.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/afternoon-retreat-for-couples/
LOCATION:St Kentigern’s\, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue\, Edinburgh\, EH4 7QR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes
DESCRIPTION:Holy Mass to mark the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes takes place in St Cuthbert’s RC Church\, Slateford Road\, Edinburgh. Mass will begin at 3:00pm. This event is organised by the Helpers of Our Lady of Lourdes. All welcome.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/mass-in-honour-of-our-lady-of-lourdes/
LOCATION:St Cuthbert’s\, 104 Slateford Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH14 1PT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Day of Prayer for those who have Suffered Abuse
DESCRIPTION:The annual Day of Prayer for those who have experienced abuse will be observed by the Catholic Church in Scotland on the first Friday of Lent – Friday 20th February 2026. \nThis day is set aside to provide opportunities for Catholic parishes and communities throughout Scotland to pray for the healing of all those who have suffered abuse. \nPrayer resources will be provided by the Scottish National Liturgical Commission on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland for use in parish churches and faith communities across Scotland.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/day-of-prayer-for-those-who-have-suffered-abuse/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh
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-5-2/
LOCATION:St Columba’s\, 9 Upper Gray Street\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH9 1SN
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SUMMARY:Remembering Service
DESCRIPTION:For those who have suffered the loss of a child\, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards\, together with those who wish to come in love and support\, to have time in quiet surroundings to fully recognise their loss and help with healing. \nThis service takes place at 5:00pm on Sunday 22 February 2026 in St John the Baptist RC Church\, Corstorphine\, 37 St Ninian’s Road\, Edinburgh\, EH12 8AL. \nThis service may be helpful to anyone who feels that they have not had the opportunity to fully acknowledge and grieve for their loss.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/remembering-service/
LOCATION:St John the Baptist Church\, 37 St Ninian's Road\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH12 8AL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:Join people from across Scotland for the Stations of the Cross each Monday at 7:45pm in Lent. \nWe will pray for the unborn\, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Tonight’s session features a brief reflection from Archbishop Leo Cushley.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/stations-of-the-cross/
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SUMMARY:Lenten Book Read: The Practice of the Presence of God
DESCRIPTION:Join the team at St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh\, as they read Brother Lawrence’s The Practice of the Presence of God over three weeks in Lent and meet for discussion and reflection. Options to meet in person at 11:00am at Cathedral House (61 York Place\, EH1 3JD) on Thursdays\, 26 February\, 5 March and 12 March\, or online on Sundays at 7:00pm\, 1 March\, 8 March and 15 March. \nIf you are interested in jtaking part\, please email newmdar@gmail.com  Upon registration\, book details will be provided.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/lenten-book-read-the-practice-of-the-presence-of-god/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Courageous Heart: for Girls S3-S6 
DESCRIPTION:Girls in S3-S6 are invited to ‘Courageous Heart\,’ a day of faith and friendship on Saturday 28 February 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Consists of prayer\, opportunity for Confession\, Mass\, lunch\, a craft\, and time with new friends. St Andrew’s Catholic Church and Convent\, 77 Belford Road\, Edinburgh (sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma). Please RSVP and request a parent permission form by emailing edinburgh@almamercy.org (or call 0131 343 3380) by 24 February. Free event.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/courageous-heart-a-day-to-grow-in-faith-for-girls-s3-s6/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 77 Belford Rd\, Edinburgh\, EH4 3DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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