St Joseph’s celebrates 75th anniversary
Parishioners of St Joseph’s in Broomhouse, Edinburgh, welcomed Archbishop Cushley to celebrate the parish’s 75th Anniversary. He visited for Sunday Mass ahead of the Feast of St Joseph (today, Wednesday 19 March). In his homily, Archbishop Cushley focused on the theme of “journey”, reflecting on the Scots Irish Catholics who were instrumental in founding the […]
Pro-Life Reflection: Fr Paul Henderson
Fr Paul Henderson reflects on the importance of hope to Christians, amidst continuing secular attacks on life. Fr Paul is an assistant priest at Ss John Cantius & Nicholas in Broxburn. His reflection concluded the national online Stations of the Cross, held each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm (register here).
World Day of Prayer: ‘I made you wonderful’
The World Day of Prayer 2025 for the Newington area in Edinburgh was held at St Columba’s in, Upper Gray Street, on Friday 7 March. Attending the service were Ministers and members of the churches of the ecumenical group Newington Churches Together. The service this Year was a meditation on Psalm 138 “I Made You […]
Pope’s prayers as new photo released
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last month. It shows the Holy Father in prayer in the private chapel on the 10th floor of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in a photo from the Holy See Press Office after concelebrating the Eucharist on Sunday morning. […]
WATCH: Guidance on returning to Confession
Need help returning to Confession this Lent? We have compiled recordings from our event ‘RETURN’ which took place at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh on Saturday. You can watch them below or on our YouTube playlist. *** How Confession Shaped my Life Sian Jones, a parishioner at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, gives her testimony […]
Parish bulletin update for 2nd Sunday of Lent
Here is our round-up of events taking place in the Archdiocese and beyond that we share each week with parishes in the Archdiocese. Palm Sunday Youth Day Let your children know about this day of games and inspiring talks hosted by the Archdiocese at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB on Saturday […]
Helping you to holiness in Lent
The holy season of Lent begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday (5 March). It is a time we use the spiritual weapons of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Here are some suggestions for helping you towards holiness as we prepare for Easter… Go to Mass on Ash Wednesday Ashes will be distributed at all Masses at St […]
‘We pray for a fuller cherishing of life’
Bishop Hugh Gilbert highlighted how the battle to “cherish life” continues in society. He gave this pro-life reflection at the Stations of the Cross, which is held each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm (register here). He said: “Despite huge challenges surgeons and doctors, health professionals of all kinds, carers and so forth are cherishing life. […]
Archbishop: Go to Confession in Lent
If you have not been to confession for a while and want to learn more and go to confession, come along to RETURN, a special Lent event. Archbishop Leo Cushley said: “Lent is a special time when we’re reflecting upon our sins and doing penances and getting ready for Easter, purifying ourselves. “If it’s been […]
Parish launches Lent book club
A Lent book club has been launched at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Edinburgh. Everyone is invited to take part in the sessions held each Monday, either in person (at 1:00pm) or online (at 7:00pm) led by parish priest Fr Adrian Porter SJ. The featured book is Pondering and Praying Vatican II by Archbishop […]