All RCIA leaders and those who assist them are invited to the yearly formation morning hosted by the Catechetics Commission at the Gillis Centre (100 Strathearn Rd EH9 1BB) on Saturday 12 December 2026. The day will include opportunity for Confession, Mass, and inputs on the divinity and humanity of Jesus from Fr Andrew Garden, […]
Annual Fire Safety Training will take place in the Islay Hall at the Gillis Centre on Thursday 12 November, with sessions at 10:00am, 2:00pm and 6:30pm. Each session lasts around two hours. The sessions are for Clergy, parish staff and volunteers, Fabric Committee members, Health & Safety Representatives and Parish Pastoral Council members. To register, […]
Dive into the rich history and fresh research about the shared history between the Scottish Catholic and Scottish Episcopalian Churches. The Scottish Catholic Historical Association annual conference for 2026 takes as its theme the long and complex relationship between Roman Catholics and Scottish Episcopalians, from the religious divisions of the early eighteenth century to the […]
SPUC Edinburgh West is holding its first Day for Life on Saturday 31 October, 9:30am–3:30pm, at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. The day will include talks from Dr Calum MacKellar, Margaret Akers and Chris McEleny, with a welcome from Archbishop Leo Cushley. It will be an opportunity to hear thoughtful presentations on pro-life […]
Join the Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, for a relaxed evening of film, pizza and conversation at the Gillis Centre. The evening celebrates 10 years of the Sisters of Mercy of Alma serving in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh and includes a 20-minute documentary about the Sisters and their community life. There […]
A day to raise awareness and be inspired to action. This event will dive into the reality of poverty in Scotland. We'll hear from a range of speakers working on the frontline, chat about what's being done and explore ways we can do more to help. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and spark […]
A morning of prayer and reflection for Children’s Liturgy leaders will be held on Saturday 12 September 2026, from 9:00am to 12 noon, at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1EE. The event will begin with Mass in St Margaret’s Chapel, celebrated by Fr Adrian Porter SJ, followed by sessions on reading and […]
Our annual Day for Altar takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026, 10:30am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Parents should contact their parish priest to register. The day features training, games, activities, inspiring talks, and concludes with Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley.
This form of Children's Catechesis has been offered in our Archdiocese for a few years now. What is its purpose? How does it work? What are its requirements? Clergy and parish volunteers are welcome to attend the following info sessions on Tuesday 7 July: 2:00pm at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB […]
What are simple, daily things we can do to reach out to God and co-operate with His touch? On this day, titled Encountering Jesus, Touching God, we will explore three and 'tried-and-true' means: praying the Gospels, prayerful reflection on past choices, praying the rosary. We will put these means into practice. Speakers include Fr Jeremy […]
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. Join us for a fun and faith-filled Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm, culminating in Holy Mass. We pray to see parents & grandparents, babies, […]
This event is now sold out. '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. The purpose of this FREE event is to help you better understand what we are seeing at Mass, especially on the altar, the words we […]
