EXPLORE - Discernment Group for Young Women

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.

Includes talks, discussion, prayer and socialising.

It takes place on the last Sunday of the month at St Columba's, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN on the following dates:

To register or find out more, please email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

EXPLORE - Discernment Group for Young Women

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.

Includes talks, discussion, prayer and socialising.

It takes place on the last Sunday of the month at St Columba's, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN on the following dates:

To register or find out more, please email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

EXPLORE - Discernment Group for Young Women

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.

Includes talks, discussion, prayer and socialising.

It takes place on the last Sunday of the month at St Columba's, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN on the following dates:

To register or find out more, please email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

EXPLORE - Discernment Group for Young Women

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.

Includes talks, discussion, prayer and socialising.

It takes place on the last Sunday of the month at St Columba's, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN on the following dates:

To register or find out more, please email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

Retreat for Young Women

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.

Includes Holy Mass, a Holy Hour, reflections, sharing and time for quiet discernment.

To 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

Holy Hour for Vocations

As we mark Vocations Awareness Week, we will pray for more vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life during our Holy Hour for Vocations at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral on Wednesday, 17 September, 7:00pm.

The Holy Hour will be led by Fr Nick Welsh, Vice Rector of the Scots College, Rome and will conclude with Benediction at 8:00pm.

Vocations Awareness Week

Vocations Awareness Week (14-21 September) is a time to reflect on the ways God calls each of us to follow him.

In his national pastoral letter, Bishop John Keenan (above) reminds us that the cross—though challenging—is a sign of hope, love, and true joy.

Holy Hour

Pray for those considering the priesthood or religious life, that they may hear God’s call and respond with joyful hearts.

Come along to the Holy Hour for Vocations at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Wednesday, 17 September at 7:00pm. The Holy Hour will be led by Fr Nick Welsh, Vice Rector of the Scots College, Rome, and will conclude with Benediction at 8:00pm.

We pray especially for Deacon Matthew McCafferty, Gerard Holden and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, as well as for priests across the Archdiocese who are giving their life in service of the Church.

Vocations for Women

We are hosting a retreat for young women who are interested in finding out more about the Religious Life.

It takes place from Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November 2025 at the The Convent, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh EH9 1BB. To register please email Sister Mirjam Hugens, Director for Religious Vocations, at religiousvocations@staned.org.uk.

We also invite young women to explore God's call for them at a series of talks beginning in January 2026. Register now at religiousvocations@staned.org.uk.. Details in below image.

If you want to explore the priesthood, have a chat with the Archdiocesan Vocations Director Monsignor Patrick Burke on 01334 472 856 (vocations@staned.org.uk), or to speak about religious life contact Sister Mirjam Hugens, Director for Religious Vocations, on 0131 623 8902, (religiousvocations@staned.org.uk). More at:https://archedinburgh.org/vocations/

Mass for World Day for Consecrated Life

Join Religious brothers and sisters at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 2 February to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life with midday Mass.

It is a chance to meet some of those who live and work in the Archdiocese and to pray for more vocations to the Religious Life.

 

Explore - Discernment Group for young women

Thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Join other young Catholic women to chat and explore God's will in monthly get-togethers in Edinburgh.

Led by Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO, it takes place on the last Sunday of each month, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at St Columba’s, 9 Upper Gray Street, EH9 1SN. Dates below.

It is a chance to pray, share and discuss in a relaxed environment, and refreshments will be served. The series continues on the last Sunday of each month at the same time/venue:

Includes a retreat: 4-7 April 2025.

To register or find out more, please email religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

Explore - Discernment Group for young women

Thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Join other young Catholic women to chat and explore God's will in monthly get-togethers in Edinburgh.

Led by Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO, it takes place on the last Sunday of each month, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at St Columba’s, 9 Upper Gray Street, EH9 1SN. Dates below.

It is a chance to pray, share and discuss in a relaxed environment, and refreshments will be served. The series continues on the last Sunday of each month at the same time/venue:

Includes a retreat: 4-7 April 2025.

To register or find out more, please email religiousvocations@staned.org.uk