List of Archdiocesan events for 2024-25

Here are planned events and significant days for the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh in 2024-25.

Event details will be published closer to their dates on this website and on our social media. Dates, times and locations may be subject to change.

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August 2024

11 | Festival Mass, Midday, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

18 | Archdiocesan Pilgrimage, Carfin Grotto, 2:00pm Procession, 3:00pm Mass.

21 | SPRED Commissioning Mass, 7:00pm, St Kentigern's, Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh.

31 | Altar Servers' Day, 11:00am, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

September 2024

01 | World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. (International event.)

02 | Annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass, St Columba's, Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh.

07 | Season of Creation Conference, 10:00am, St Margaret’s, Drip Road, Stirling. (National event.)

21 | Reflection Day for Diploma in Catechetics Students, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

22 | Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage, St Patrick's, Cowgate, Edinburgh.

27 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 28th. Online. All dates here.

October 2024

05 | Scripture Reflection Day (new Lectionary), 10:00am, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh. Register here.

12 | Knights of St Columba Pro-Life Mass, midday, St Margaret’s, East Port, Dunfermline.

25 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 26th. Online & Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh. All dates here.

November 2024

02 | Mass for Deceased, Mount Vernon Cemetery, Edinburgh.

09 | Annual Society of St Vincent de Paul Mass, St Michael's, Linlithgow.

09 | Pilgrimage of Hope - Holy Year 2025, 11:00am Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh. Register here.

16 | Youth Event (for p4-p7), Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

16 | Young Adult Cèilidh Ball, Central Hall, West Tollcross, Edinburgh.

17 | World Day of the Poor. (International event.)

December 2024

01 | Blessing of the Nativity scene, Edinburgh city centre.

02 | Pro-Life Advent Rosary, And 9th, 16th, 23rd. Zoom event series.

28 | Holy Innocents Mass, Midday, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

January 2025

01 | World Day of Peace, International event. Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God.

18 | Diploma in Catechetics Graduation Ceremony, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

18 | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Until 25th. (International event.)

27 | Holocaust Memorial Day. (International event.)

February 2025

08 | World Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking, International event.

15 | Valentine's Retreat for Married/Engaged couples, St Kentigern's, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh.

21 | Marriage Preparation Course, And 22nd. Online. All dates here.

22 | Day for Catechists, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

March 2025

01 | Youth Day(S5-6), Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

08 | Holy Year Reconciliation Day, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

09 | Rite of Election, Midday, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

10 | Pro-Life Stations of the Cross, 7:45pm. And 17th, 24th, 31st; 7th, 14th April. Zoom event series.

21 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 22nd. Online & Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

29 | Diploma in Catechetics Social Day, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

April 2025

12 | Palm Sunday Youth Day (s1-s4), Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

18 | Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday), Day of Fasting and Abstinence.

20 |Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

26 | National Pro-Life Chain. 10:00am Rosary, Sacred Heart, Lauriston. 11:00am Lothian Road, Edinburgh.

May 2025

02 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 3rd. Online & Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

19 | Laudato Si' Week. (International Event.)

23 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 24th. Online & Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

27 | Mass for Married & Engaged Couples. St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

31 | Day for Catechists. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

June 2025

08 | St Margaret's Pilgrimage, St Margaret's Church, Dunfermline.

22 | Corpus Christi Procession, St Patrick’s, 30 Low Craigends, Kilsyth.

July 2025

11 | Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. To 18th. See www.edinburgh-lourdes.com for details.

21 | Youth Retreat. To Ampleforth, until 25 July.

Contact us

Many events are organised by various commissions of the Archdiocese:

- - Commission for Caritas, Justice & Peace: VEcaritas@staned.org.uk
  - Commission for Catechetics: VEcatechetics@staned.org.uk
  - Commission for Ecumenism & Interreligious Dialogue: VEecumifd@staned.org.uk
  - Commission for Marriage & Family: VEmarriage@staned.org.uk
  - Pro-Life Office: prolife@staned.org.uk
  - Youth Initiative: yi@staned.org.uk

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Check out our August events update

Here are some events in happening in the Archdiocese and beyond in August...

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST
Anniversary Mass for Archbishop Bakyenga of Uganda, friend of the Archdiocese, who died in 2023. 10:00am at Holy Cross Church, Bangholm Loan, Ferry Rd, Edinburgh EH5 3AH.

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST
Faslane Peace Vigil, led by Archbishop Bill Nolan of Archdiocese of Glasgow, 10:30am.

SATURDAY 10 - 11 AUGUST
Led by the Spirit Retreat, St Joseph's, Broomhouse, led by Br Colin Calmiano from Bangalore. 2:00pm-6:00pm each day. Register here.

SUNDAY 11 AUGUST
Festival Mass, St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, midday.

MONDAY 12 AUGUST
Swing with the Spirit, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, 7:30pm. Register here.

THURSDAY 15 AUGUST
Solemnity of the Assumption, a Holy Day of Obligation.

SUNDAY 18 AUGUST
Archdiocesan Pilgrimage, Carfin Grotto, 2:00pm Procession, 3:00pm Mass.

MONDAY 19-25 AUGUST
Antoni Gaudi: God’s Architect, Fringe Festival, Lauriston Halls (C Venues Aurora Studio), 6.40pm. See www.cthearts.com

SATURDAY 31 AUGUST
Altar Servers' Day at The Gillis Centre, Edinburgh. Time TBC.

Forthcoming events

Here's a round-up of forthcoming events in the Archdiocese and beyond. Full listings of all our events can be found on our news-events page.

Sat 17 March: EXPLORE
Join other young Catholic women to chat and explore God's will in monthly get-togethers in Edinburgh. To register email religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

Throughout Lent: The Challenge of the Gospels
Spend time with Canon Hugh White in Lent as he reflects on the coming Sunday Gospel. The Challenge of the Gospel videos will be posted on our YouTube channel each Monday morning in Lent, beginning on 12 February.

Monday 19 February (and throughout Lent): Stations of the Cross
Pray the Stations of the Cross each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. The first takes place on Monday 19 February. Praying for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Register at bit.ly/lentstations

Sun 3 March: Remembering Service
A service 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. It takes place on Sunday 3 March 2024 at 5.00pm in St John the Baptist RC Church, Corstorphine, 37, St Ninian’s Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8AL. This service may be helpful to anyone who feels that they have not had the opportunity to acknowledge and grieve for their loss.

Sat 3 March: Day for Catechists
In this Year of Prayer, we invite parish catechists to join us for a day of workshops, witness and inspiration. Register here (registration closes Thursday 7 March at 2:00pm).

Sat 16 March: Pathways of Hope
Join us at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh for Pathways of Hope: Catholic Social Teaching and Poverty. Register at bit.ly/pathwaysofhopeevent

Sat 23 March - Called to be Saints
A day of inspiration, friendship and prayer for S1-S4 pupils that asks the question 'what does it to be a saint in the modern world?' Includes talks from TV presenter Judith Ralston and Sr Catherine Farrelly, from the Sisters of the Gospel of Life. Called to be Saints takes place on Saturday 23 of March from 12noon, finishing by 4:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Free parking onsite. Register your child for this FREE event here.

November update

Happy Feast Day of All Saints! Here is our news and events update for November, the month when we remember in prayer the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Archbishop Cushley will offer Holy Mass for the repose of all the faithful departed who have died in the Archdiocese in the last year on All Souls’ Day, Thursday 2 November, at 10am in the Chapel at Mount Vernon Cemetery, 49 Mount Vernon Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6JG. All welcome.

We’re hosting a day of faith and fun for p4-7s on Saturday 25 November. Games, talks, sweets, confessions, Mass and more! 10:30am to 3:30pm at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Speak to your parish priest to register.

Explore the richness and depth of our Catholic faith with the Diploma in Catechetics from the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. Tune in each Thursday at 7:30pm for an expert-led Zoom Webinar (or watch the recording at your convenience), with guided readings, regular one-to-one support, and an in-person retreat. The course begins on Thursday 25 January 2024. Register now and receive a 20 per cent discount! Click here.

The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh is seeking to appoint an Administrator. To apply, please send CV and cover letter to recruitment@staned.org.uk by Wednesday 8 November. Interviews scheduled for Friday 17 November. Job details here.

Find out what happened at the final week of the Synod in Rome with our FAQs. Click here.

Thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Join other young women at a retreat in Edinburgh led by Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO, the Archdiocesan Director for Religious Vocations. It takes place from 3-5 November 2023 at St Columba’s, 9 Upper Gray Street, EH91SN. Email religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

World Day for the Poor is on Sunday 19 November. A special collection wil take place that day in all parishes for the Fife Furniture Project. It has helped hundreds of people across the Archdiocese, many in desperate situations, by providing basic furniture and white goods for tenants.

The monthly Mass with the African and Caribbean community takes place at 2pm on Sunday 5 November at St Cuthbert’s, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PT.

You can find out more about leaving a gift in your will to support your parish or the Archdiocese on our website. Click here.

In November, we mark the feast days of the patron saints of Scotland, St Andrew (30 Nov) and St Margaret (16 Nov).

Pope Francis has released his video for this month in which he asks for our prayers to support him in his ministry. Watch below or on YouTube.

Archdiocesan events for 2023-24

Here are planned events and significant days for the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh in 2023-24.

Event details will be published closer to their dates on this website and on social media. Dates, times and locations may be subject to change.

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August 2023

13 | Festival Mass. Midday, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

30 | SPRED Commissioning Mass (25th anniversary). St Kentigern's, Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh.

September 2023

01 | World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. International event. Beginning of Season of Creation.

03 | Carfin Pilgrimage. Carfin Grotto, Carfin.

04 | Annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass. St Columba's, Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh.

16 | Altar Servers' Day. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

17 | Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage. St Patrick's, Cowgate, Edinburgh.

29 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 30th. Online. All dates here.

30 | Reflection Day for Diploma in Catechetics Students. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

October 2023

07 | A View from Within: Justice and the Prison Service. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

20 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 21st. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh. All dates here.

23 | Searching for Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. Mini-course. Until 27th. St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. Register at bit.ly/Jesus_inGospelofMark

28 | Scripture Reflection Day. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

November 2023

02 | Mass for Deceased. Mount Vernon Cemetery, Edinburgh.

04 | Annual Society of St Vincent de Paul Mass. St Michael's, Linlithgow.

11 | Discovering Andrew & Margaret - Our Patron Saints. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

12 | Remembrance Sunday. Ecumenical services across Scotland.

12 | Scottish Interfaith Week. Until 18th. Events across Scotland.

19 | World Day of the Poor. International event.

19 | Prisoners' Week. Until 26th. National event.

25 | Youth Gathering (p4-7). Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

29 | Advent Talk Series. And 6th, 13th, 20th. Zoom event series.

December 2023

03 | Blessing of the Nativity scene. Edinburgh city centre.

04 | Pro-Life Advent Rosary. And 11th, 18th. Zoom event series.

08 | Final Diploma in Catechetics Class. Zoom event.

28 | Holy Innocents Mass. Midday, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

January 2024

01 | World Day of Peace. International event.

20 | Diploma in Catechetics - Graduation Ceremony. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

21 | Week of Christian Unity. Until 28th. International event.

26 | Holocaust Memorial Day. International event.

27 | Music Day - Preparing for Lent & Easter. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

February 2024

08 | Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking. International event.

10 | Valentine's Retreat for Married/Engaged couples. St Kentigern's, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh.

14 | Lent Talks. And 21st, 28th Feb; 6th, 13th, 20th Mar. Zoom.

17 | Forming Intentional Disciples Workshop. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

18 | Rite of Election. St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

19 | Pro-Life Stations of the Cross. 7:45pm. And 26th; 4th , 11th, 18th, 25th Mar. Zoom.

23 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 24th. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh. All dates here.

March 2024

01 | World Day of Prayer. International event.

09 | Parish Catechists' Event. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

22 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 23rd. Online. All dates here.

23 | Youth Gathering (S1-6). Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

29 | Good Friday Ecumenical Services. Events across Scotland.

April 2024

19 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 20th. Online. All dates here.

27 | Devotional Life in the Church Workshop. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

27 | National Pro-Life Chain. 11am Lothian Road, Edinburgh. Rosary at 10am in Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street.

May 2024

TBC | Laudato Si' Week. International Event.

11 | Youth Gathering (P4-7). Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

17 | Marriage Preparation Course. And 18th. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh. All dates here.

19 | Interfaith Peace Walk. St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

25 | Called & Gifted Workshop. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

26 | Pentecost Sunday Ecumenical Services. Throughout Scotland.

29 | Mass for Married & Engaged Couples. 7:15pm, St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

June 2024

01 | Day for Sacristans and Welcomers. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

02 | Corpus Christi Procession. High Street, Falkirk, to St Francis Xavier's Church.

08 | Alpha Training Day. Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh.

16 | St Margaret's Pilgrimage. St Margaret's Church, Dunfermline. Date to be confirmed.

Contact us

Many events are organised by various commissions of the Archdiocese:

Commission for Caritas, Justice & Peace: VEcaritas@staned.org.uk
Commission for Catechetics: VEcatechetics@staned.org.uk
Commission for Ecumenism & Interreligious Dialogue: VEecumifd@staned.org.uk
Commission for Education: VEeducation@staned.org.uk
Commission for Marriage & Family: VEmarriage@staned.org.uk
Pro-Life Office: prolife@staned.org.uk
Youth Initiative: yi@staned.org.uk

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August update

Find out about news & events in the Archdiocese in our August update. Read it here.

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Faith formation events announced

Discover the beauty and richness of the Catholic Faith with events to help inspire you to greater love of Jesus and His Church.

Our Catechetics events leaflet for 2022/23 will be in parishes soon (along with our annual events diary). Download a copy here.

Catechetics events 2022/23

22-27 Aug Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

3 Sep Altar Servers’ Day

10 Sep Children’s Liturgy Day

8 Oct Day for Readers: Gospel of John

22 Oct Day for Musicians and Choirs

29 Oct Reflection Day for Diploma Students

5 Nov Talk on Family Relationships

28 Nov Advent Talk Series begins - Zoom event

28 Jan Called and Gifted Workshop

4 Feb Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

18-19 Feb Intentional Disciples Workshop

27 Feb Lent Talk Series begins - Zoom event

4 Mar Catechists’ Day

1 May Easter Talk series begins - Zoom event

All events at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Rd, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB (unless otherwise stated). Details of events will be published on this website and on our social media in due course. Events organised by the Catechetics Commission of the Archdiocese. The Archdiocesan Events Diary can be viewed and downloaded here (trifold format).

July update

Find out about news & events in the Archdiocese in our July update. Read it here.

Get updates to your inbox by completing the subscribe box in the news section of this website here.

Events: Get inspired for Lent

Join us during Lent with this programme of prayerful events to inspire and encourage.

The INSPIRE series of Lenten Prayer talks features four speakers to guide you in prayer throughout the season: Sr Anna Marie McGuan, Brother Joseph Carron, Sr Sally Rollo and Archbishop Leo Cushley.

We're also hosting Pro-Life Stations of the Cross each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm, organised by our Pro-Life Office. These events will feature reflections from priests of the Archdiocese. Registration details below.

INSPIRE: Lenten Prayer Talks

Becoming Saints Today: Unlocking the Present Moment

Sr Anna Marie McGuan | Tue 16 Feb, 7-8pm | Register here

Songs of the Redemption: The Benedictine Liturgy of the Hours

Br Joseph Cannon | Tue 02 March, 7-8pm | Register here

Prayer as a Relationship as Reflected in St Teresa of Avila

Sr Sally Rollo | Tue 16 March, 7-8pm | Register here

Praying the Passion According to St Mark

Archbishop Leo Cushley | Tue 23 March, 7-8pm | Register here

Pro-Life Stations of the Cross

Join us every Monday in Lent to pray for unborn children, their mothers and all Pro-Life intentions. Register here.

TODAY! Events to inspire on #BlueMonday

Fire & Water (2pm or 7:30pm)

We invite you to explore the power of the sacraments in a new series of talks hosted by the Archdiocese. Fire & Water covers Confirmation and Baptism. Sr Anna Marie McGuan, our Catechetics Advisor, leads the 45 minute session.

2:00pm: For those in the Mid/East Lothian & Borders Deanery.
7:30pm: For those in the Edinburgh Deanery*

Sign up for your deanery area by emailing sranna.marie@staned.org.uk. Falkirk & Stirling Mon 25 Jan 7:30pm. If you missed the talks for the Fife and West Lothian Deanery feel free to join any of the above talks.

Fail! (6:30pm)

Fr Augustine Wetta, a monk of the Order of St Benedict, discusses life lesson from "losers, has-beens, nobodies and other great saints!".

6:30pm No registration. Join from 6:20pm using this link: bit.ly/ArchEvent_Fail