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Fr Francis
Fr Francis is away until 23 August. There will be no midweek Masses after 7 August or Saturday morning Masses after 2nd August. Saturday Vigil Masses and Sunday morning Masses will continue as normal. Midweek Masses will continue from Tuesday 26th August.
Special Collection
Next weekend the Archdiocese encourages us to donate to African Missions & Holy Places. It supports missionary work in Africa, including evangelisation, education, and healthcare initiatives. It also helps maintain Christian holy places in Jerusalem, which are important pilgrimage sites. Online donations via the Archdiocese can be made at bit.ly/missionsholyplaces
Carlo Acutis relics
The relics of Carlo Acutis visit the Archdiocese from 13-15 September 2025, by which time he will be a saint of the Church! Schedule:
Sat 13 Sep – 6:00pm Vigil Mass (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration); Sun 14 Sep – Midday Mass; Mon 15 Sep – 12:45pm Mass for Schools.
Altar Servers’ Day
The Archdiocesan Day for Altar Servers is on Saturday 13 September 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn
Road, Edinburgh. This year we will be in the presence of a saint – the relics of Carlo Acutis will be there! This is a day of faith, formation and fun, and concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo. Register with Fr Francis.
Season of Creation Conference
The Bishops’ Office for Care of Creation invites you to its National Season of Creation Conference on Saturday 6 September 2025
in St. Margaret’s, Raploch, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Special guest is Lorna Gold, the Executive Director of the global Laudato Si Movement. Registration and details at www.bcos.org.uk/scc25
National Pilgrimage to Whithorn
The National Pilgrimage to Whithorn in honour of St Ninian will take place on Sunday 31 August. Mass at St Ninian’s Cave will be celebrated at 4:00pm by Bishop Frank Dougan. Event information is in the news section at https://rcdg.org.uk/
Venerable Margaret Sinclair
The Centenary Pilgrimage to pray for the Beatification of Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Sunday 21 September from
12:30-6:00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12:30-1:30pm. Refreshments & sale of candles/goods; 1:30-2:30pm Holy Hour; 3:00-4:00pm Reflection; 4:30pm Holy Mass concelebrated with Archbishop Leo. Confessions available all day.
National Pilgrimage to Carfin
The National Pilgrimage takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal celebrant and
preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonised so it is an ideal day for Catholics in Scotland to come together to celebrate.
Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh
Registration is now open for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology at St Mary’s University Scottish campus in Edinburgh. Details at bit.ly/catholictheology. Queries: stephen.dolan@stmarys.ac.uk
Events in the Archdiocese
For a full list of events happening in the Archdiocese, visit: https://archedinburgh.org/news-events/
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Mass Bookings. We are reminded that the booking of mass for our special intentions, wedding anniversaries, Birthday thanksgiving, Death anniversaries of our loved ones and general prayers is highly recommended. The mass stipends (Donations) are part of our contribution towards the good of the church and support of our priest.
Children’s Liturgy starts again on Sunday 24 August and every 2 weeks thereafter. Please encourage your child to attend to hear the Gospel of the Lord in a way that is appropriate to their age. Children’s Liturgy is for children of primary school age so please don’t send younger siblings. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in the Children’s Liturgy, please speak to Janice Millhouse or any of the other leaders at Mass – you will receive a warm welcome.
NOTE Saturday morning Masses resume on 23 August. No midweek Masses on the week beginning 18 August.
Mass Bookings. We are reminded that the booking of mass for our special intentions, wedding anniversaries, Birthday thanksgiving, Death anniversaries of our loved ones and general prayers is highly recommended. The mass stipends (Donations) are part of our contribution towards the good of the church and support of our priest.
NOTE – no midweek Masses on week commencing 18 August