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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: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: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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091023Z
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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
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T160000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: What's Happening at Mass
DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out. \n‘What’s Happening at Mass’ takes place from 9:30am-4:00pm on Saturday 14 March at The Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB. Register here. \nThe purpose of this FREE event is to help you better understand what we are seeing at Mass\, especially on the altar\, the words we hear and say\, and ultimately what we do at Mass. \nBy better understanding the Mass we can give more to it and get more out of it. Full event schedule on the registration page. \nEvent organised by the Catechetics Commission of The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. Questions? Email srmiriam.ruth@staned.org.uk \n 
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/what-happens-at-mass/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T170000
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SUMMARY:Retreat for Young Women
DESCRIPTION:A weekend retreat for young women discrerning a vocation to the religious life or who simply want to find out more about what it involves. \nIncludes Holy Mass\, a Holy Hour\, reflections\, sharing and time for quiet discernment. \nTo register for this free event and to find out more details please email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO\, our Director for Religious Vocations: religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/retreat-for-young-women-2/
LOCATION:St Columba’s\, 9 Upper Gray Street\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH9 1SN
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T210000
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SUMMARY:Parish Update Meeting (evening)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Archbishop Cushley and Curia team members at this meeting for us to share news on: \n\nArchdiocesan finances\nIT support for parishes\nProperty updates and advice\nHealth and safety policies and compliance\n\nThe event takes place from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025 in the Islay Hall at The Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh EH9 1BB. \nThis is an opportunity not only to hear from our speakers and ask questions but to meet finance and fabric committee members from other parishes as well as Curia team members\, Archbishop Cushley and Monsignor Jeremy Milne\, Moderator of the Curia. \nJoin us from 6:30pm for tea/coffee and a chat. \nRegistration\nPlease register for this event here. \nWho is this event for?\nAll Parish Priests\, Parish Administrators\, Assistant Priests together with representatives from Parish Finance or Fabric Committees and those involved in Health and Safety compliance for parishes. \nSpeakers\nGraham Scrimgeour\, Director of Finance\, will provide an overview of the 2024 accounts and audit findings and other finance matters\, including banking\, electronic giving and upgrades to OPAS\, together with news on IT developments to support parishes. \nLorcan Mooney\, Director of Property\, will then provide an overview of the role of the Archdiocese property department\, the parish fabric committee and other parish property requirements. \nGail Dyer\, Health and Safety Consultant with WorkNest\, will provide an overview on health and safety matters with a particular emphasis on the importance of compliance\, and the SafetyNest portal\, then all speakers will take questions from the audience. \nIf the time of this meeting is not suitable\, we are hosting the same meeting at 3:00pm on the same day. Register for that here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/parish-update-meeting-evening-3/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Parish Update Meeting (afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Archbishop Cushley and Curia team members at this meeting for us to share news on: \n\nArchdiocesan finances\nIT support for parishes\nProperty updates and advice\nHealth and safety policies and compliance\n\nThe event takes place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025 in the Islay Hall at The Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh EH9 1BB. \nThis is an opportunity not only to hear from our speakers and ask questions but to meet finance and fabric committee members from other parishes as well as Curia team members\, Archbishop Cushley and Monsignor Jeremy Milne\, Moderator of the Curia. \nJoin us from 2:30pm for tea/coffee and a chat. \nRegistration\nPlease register for this event here. \nWho is this event for?\nAll Parish Priests\, Parish Administrators\, Assistant Priests together with representatives from Parish Finance or Fabric Committees and those involved in Health and Safety compliance for parishes. \nSpeakers\nGraham Scrimgeour\, Director of Finance\, will provide an overview of the 2024 accounts and audit findings and other finance matters\, including banking\, electronic giving and upgrades to OPAS\, together with news on IT developments to support parishes. \nLorcan Mooney\, Director of Property\, will then provide an overview of the role of the Archdiocese property department\, the parish fabric committee and other parish property requirements. \nGail Dyer\, Health and Safety Consultant with WorkNest\, will provide an overview on health and safety matters with a particular emphasis on the importance of compliance\, and the SafetyNest portal\, then all speakers will take questions from the audience. \nIf the time of this meeting is not suitable\, we are hosting the same meeting at 7:00pm on the same day. Register for that here.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/parish-update-meeting-afternoon-3/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:SPRED Commissioning Mass
DESCRIPTION:The annual SPRED Commissioning Mass takes place at 7:00pm on Thursday 18 September in St Kentigern’s Church\, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue\, Edinburgh\, EH4 7QR. \nArchbishop Cushley will be the principal celebrant.  He will bless catechists as well as the books that will be used to lead sessions to share God’s word over the next year. \nSPRED (Special Religious Development) is a parish-based programme that catechises children and adults with learning disabilities. \nIt has groups in Bannockburn\, Dunfermline\, Dunbar\, Edinburgh\, Falkirk\, Livingston and Rosewell. \nThe SPRED co-ordinator for the Archdiocese is Sr Mary Benedicta Maier RSM\, srmary.benedicta@staned.org.uk | 0131 370 0017.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/spred-commissioning-mass-3/
LOCATION:St Kentigern’s\, 26 Parkgrove Avenue\, Edinburgh\, EH4 7QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Youth Mass: Carlo Acutis Relics
DESCRIPTION:The relics of Blessed\, and soon to be Saint\, Carlo Acutis are at St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh\, from Saturday 13 September to Monday 15 September 2025. \nPope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis to be canonised on Sunday 7 September 2025. \nCarlo Acutis is known for his love of the Eucharist and for his use of technology in sharing religious content\, particularly on eucharistic miracles. He died from leukemia aged 15 in Monza\, Italy\, and will become the first millennial saint. \nSaturday 13 September \n6:00pm: Vigil Mass in presence of relic (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration). \nSunday 14 September \n12:00pm: Mass in presence of relic\, celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley. \nMonday 15 September \n12:45pm: Mass for Schools in presence of relic (all welcome). \nOn Saturday 13 September the relics will be present for out annual Altar Servers’ Day at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. This event is for Altar Servers and volunteers only. If you have a child who is an altar server in the Diocese\, please register fo this event with your parish priest. From 9-13 September\, the relics will visit the Diocese of Paisley. \nArchbishop Leo said: “It is a real blessing for our Archdiocese to welcome the relics of Carlo Acutis. \n“The late Pope Benedict\, when visiting Britain in 2010\, called on our young people to be the “Saints of the 21st Century”. \n“Carlo’s life is a powerful witness to precisely that\, the beauty of holiness in our time\, and a reminder that sanctity is possible at every age. \n“I pray that his visit will especially inspire our young people to deepen their love for the living Lord in the Eucharist and to follow Him with renewed faith and courage.”
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/youth-mass-for-carlo-acutis-relics-3/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Holy Mass: Carlo Acutis Relics
DESCRIPTION:The relics of Blessed\, and soon to be Saint\, Carlo Acutis are at St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh\, from Saturday 13 September to Monday 15 September 2025. \nPope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis to be canonised on Sunday 7 September 2025. \nCarlo Acutis is known for his love of the Eucharist and for his use of technology in sharing religious content\, particularly on eucharistic miracles. He died from leukemia aged 15 in Monza\, Italy\, and will become the first millennial saint. \nSaturday 13 September \n6:00pm: Vigil Mass in presence of relic (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration). \nSunday 14 September \n12:00pm: Mass in presence of relic\, celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley. \nMonday 15 September \n12:45pm: Mass for Schools in presence of relic (all welcome). \nOn Saturday 13 September the relics will be present for out annual Altar Servers’ Day at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. This event is for Altar Servers and volunteers only. If you have a child who is an altar server in the Diocese\, please register fo this event with your parish priest. From 9-13 September\, the relics will visit the Diocese of Paisley. \nArchbishop Leo said: “It is a real blessing for our Archdiocese to welcome the relics of Carlo Acutis. \n“The late Pope Benedict\, when visiting Britain in 2010\, called on our young people to be the “Saints of the 21st Century”. \n“Carlo’s life is a powerful witness to precisely that\, the beauty of holiness in our time\, and a reminder that sanctity is possible at every age. \n“I pray that his visit will especially inspire our young people to deepen their love for the living Lord in the Eucharist and to follow Him with renewed faith and courage.”
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/holy-mass-carlo-acutis-relics-2-3/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Holy Mass: Carlo Acutis Relics
DESCRIPTION:The relics of Blessed\, and soon to be Saint\, Carlo Acutis are at St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh\, from Saturday 13 September to Monday 15 September 2025. \nPope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis to be canonised on Sunday 7 September 2025. \nCarlo Acutis is known for his love of the Eucharist and for his use of technology in sharing religious content\, particularly on eucharistic miracles. He died from leukemia aged 15 in Monza\, Italy\, and will become the first millennial saint. \nSaturday 13 September \n6:00pm: Vigil Mass in presence of relic (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration). \nSunday 14 September \n12:00pm: Mass in presence of relic\, celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley. \nMonday 15 September \n12:45pm: Mass for Schools in presence of relic (all welcome). \nOn Saturday 13 September the relics will be present for out annual Altar Servers’ Day at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. This event is for Altar Servers and volunteers only. If you have a child who is an altar server in the Diocese\, please register fo this event with your parish priest. From 9-13 September\, the relics will visit the Diocese of Paisley. \nArchbishop Leo said: “It is a real blessing for our Archdiocese to welcome the relics of Carlo Acutis. \n“The late Pope Benedict\, when visiting Britain in 2010\, called on our young people to be the “Saints of the 21st Century”. \n“Carlo’s life is a powerful witness to precisely that\, the beauty of holiness in our time\, and a reminder that sanctity is possible at every age. \n“I pray that his visit will especially inspire our young people to deepen their love for the living Lord in the Eucharist and to follow Him with renewed faith and courage.”
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/holy-mass-carlo-acutis-relics-4/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Altar Servers' Day
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Altar Servers’ Day takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026 at The Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB. \nThe day features training\, games\, activities and inspiring talks. \nIt concludes with Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley. Save the date\, details to follow.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/altar-servers-day-2/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Altar Servers' Day
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Altar Servers’ Day takes place on Saturday 13 September 2025 at The Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB. \nParents should contact the parish priest to register. \nThis year is extra special because we will be in the presence of the relics of Carlo Acutis\, set to become a saint on 7 September! \nOur theme is Servants of the Eucharist to show the important role Altar Servers have in enhancing the liturgy where the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic Faith. \nThe day features training\, games\, activities and inspiring talks. \nIt concludes with Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley in the presence of the relics of Carlo Acutis.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/altar-servers-day-3/
LOCATION:Gillis Centre\, 100 Strathearn Road\, Edinburgh\, City of Edinburgh\, EH9 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events,Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Festival Mass
DESCRIPTION:Archbishop Cushley will celebrate the annual Festival Mass at Noon at St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh. \nThe event marks the beginning of the Edinburgh International Festival and also honour’s the Cathedral’s patronal feast\, the Assumption\, which falls on Friday 15 August. \nThe Festival Mass is attended by local dignitaries\, members of the Consular Corps\, and the High Constables of Edinburgh\, along with visitors and parishioners. \nIt is an opportunity to celebrate the Festival and reflect on its themes of peace and harmony\, as highlighted by the founder\, Sir Rudolph Bing.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/festival-mass-3/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Friday 11 July to Friday 18 July 2025.​​​​​​​ The theme is With Mary\, Pilgrims of Hope and everyone is welcome. \n\nThe pilgrimage flight is now fully booked. A waiting list has been set up. The pilgrimage committee is liaising with Tangney Tours about the option of arranging alternative provision so that anyone who wishes to participate in the pilgrimage this year is able to do so. \n\nFor all details about the pilgrimage visit edinburgh-lourdes.com/lourdes25
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/archdiocesan-pilgrimage-to-lourdes-3/
LOCATION:Lourdes\, 1 Av. Mgr Théas\, Lourdes\, 65108\, France
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:St Margaret's Pilgrimage\, Dunfermline
DESCRIPTION:In this Jubilee Year of Hope 2025\, join us for the annual St Margaret’s Pilgrimage in Dunfermline. \nWe celebrate the life and legacy\, virtue and holiness of St Margaret\, who lived in Scotland’s ancient capital. \nThe highlight of the day is the procession at 2:00pm to St Margaret’s Church\, led by Archbishop Cushley with the relic of St Margaret. Holy Mass is in the Church at 3:00pm (schedule below). \nThis is an ideal opportunity to take a pilgrimage in Scotland in the Holy Year 2025 particularly if you cannot make it to Rome\, Lourdes or any other site of pilgrimage. \nSchedule\n12:00pm: Angelus at St Margaret’s Cave\, Chalmers Street Car Park\, KY12 8DQ. \n1:00pm: Prayer Service at St Margaret’s tomb at Dunfermline Abbey\, St Margaret Street\, KY12 7PE. \n2:00pm: Procession from Louise Carnegie Memorial Gateway\, Bridge Street (opp Seven Kings Pub)\, to St Margaret’s Memorial Church (Meet at 1:45pm). \n3:00pm: Mass at St Margaret’s Memorial Church\,East Port\, celebrated by Archbishop Cushley and priests of the Archdicoese and beyond.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/st-margarets-pilgrimage-3/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s Church\, East Port\, Dunfermline\, Fife\, KY12 7JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
DESCRIPTION:Archbishop Cushley will celebrate a Requiem Mass for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday 28 April\, 12:45pm. All welcome.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/requiem-mass-for-pope-francis-3/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Rise in Faith\, Live in Hope
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed – we will confirm a new date soon. \nArchbishop Cushley invites high school pupils to ‘Rise in Faith\, Live in Hope’. The event will provide inspiration and encouragement for young Catholics across the Archdiocese. \nThe day will take place on Saturday 15th March 2025 at St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church\, Hope Street\, Falkirk. Register here. \nIt is just a short walk from the Grahamstown train station and there is a bus stops outside Asda\, opposite the Church. There is free parking available at the hall. \nAll groups should meet in the hall where the majority of events will take place. Mass will be celebrated in St Francis Xavier’s Church by Archbishop Cushley at 2pm. \nThe day will run between 11am and 3pm. Please bring a packed lunch.\n\n\nFor any questions\, please e-mail youthoffice@staned.org.uk
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/rise-in-faith-live-in-hope-3/
LOCATION:St Francis Xavier\, 1 Hope Street\, Falkirk\, Stirlingshire\, FK1 5AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Mass: Opening of the Holy Year of Jubilee 2025
DESCRIPTION:Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Holy Year of Jubilee for the Catholic Church\, an event that takes place once every 25 years. \nArchbishop Cushley will solemnly open the Jubilee Year 2025 for the Archdiocese with Holy Mass and the blessing of the Jubilee Cross at St Mary’s Cathedral\, Edinburgh\, at midday on Sunday 29 December. \nFollow ‘Holy Year Scotland 2025’ on Facebook and visit www.iubilaeum2025.va for more details about this special year.
URL:https://archedinburgh.org/event/mass-opening-of-the-holy-year-of-jubilee-2025-3/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Events
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