Here is our round-up of forthcoming events and news for parishes

Vacancy St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral is seeking to appoint a Facilities Manager. A full job description is available at stmaryscathedral.co.uk. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@stmaryscathedral.co.uk by Wednesday 10 December 2025. Salary: £30-32k.

Catholic Families for Life The latest Catholic Families for Life Newsletter from the National Commission for Marriage, Family and Life is now available at www.marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk

Diploma in Catechetics Explore the richness of the Catholic faith in 2026 by taking the Diploma in Catechetics. The popular course is run by the Archdiocese and takes place at 7:30pm each Thursday on Zoom, starting on 22 January. Cost £220. Register at bit.ly/diploma2026. Promo reel at bit.ly/diplomareel

Advent Rosary for Life Continues this Monday at 7:45pm to pray for unborn children, their mothers, and all pro-life intentions. Includes reflection from Isabel Vaughan-Spruce (March for Life UK). Register at bit.ly/rosary25

Rorate Masses at St Mary’s Cathedral The beautiful Rorate Masses continue at 7:00pm on Thursday 11 and 18 December, and Monday 22 December.

Christmas Carol Service  Organised by the Archdiocesan Lourdes Committee. St Margaret’s Church, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AD, Sunday 7 December at 3:00pm.

Stella Maris Carol Service Join Archbishop Cushley for an evening of carols, readings and celebration, followed by refreshments. Wednesday 17 December at 7pm, followed by reception. St Mary’s Star of the Sea, 106 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AW. Please RSVP to info@stellamarismail.org.