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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 for St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh: 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.
Follow the Archdiocese on Social Media
The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh shares updates across social media (Facebook, X, Instagram) and is now on TikTok (@standrewsedinburgh). News and Events at: archedinburgh.org/news-events
Altar Servers’ Day
The Archdiocesan Day for Altar Servers, our Guild of St Cuthbert, 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.
Venerable Margaret Sinclair
The Centenary Pilgrimage to pray for the Beatification of Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Sunday 21 September from 12:30pm-5:30pm at St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12:30pm-1:30pm. Refreshments & sale of candles/goods; 1:30pm-2:30pm Holy Hour; 3:00pm-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.
National Youth Pilgrimage to Perth
This takes place on Saturday 20 September, meeting at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, at 12:30pm. A full day of activities includes historic site visits, talks, and Holy Mass with Archbishop Cushley. If you wish to join fellow pilgrims (18+) from the Archdiocese travelling by train to Perth from Stirling, Falkirk and Edinburgh please contact Sr Isabelle Dufaux FSO at youth.office@staned.org.uk
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
Peace with Creation
The national Care of Creation Office has organised a series of Zoom sessions with the theme Peace with Creation, 7:00pm-9:00pm each Thursday, beginning on 4 September. Each week features a guest speaker. Register at https://forms.gle/JXUWYtJjid1zeqSQ9.
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 timings – Father Francis is travelling to Rome next week so there will be no week day masses or Saturday adoration. Saturday morning mass will be taken by Fr. John, other weekend masses by Fr. Aidan.
Parish Feast Day – We would like to celebrate the Feast of St. Cuthbert on 28th September. This will also be aimed at celebrating our multi-cultural congregation. We are asking for volunteers to say a bidding prayer in their own language. These will be translated on paper for all the congregation to share. Following mass a celebration in the hall will take place. We ask people to bring along finger food from their own country to allow everyone to try new things. If you wish to offer either of these things please leave your name & phone number at the back of the church. Should you have a national costume or something worn in your country, please feel free to wear it on our feast day.
Sunday Breakfast. Hurrah, the breakfasts are returning from the 7th of September. Hot rolls, cake, coffee and teas . Come and join in. All monies go to our Parish charities.
Mass timings – Father Francis is travelling to Rome next week so there will be no week day masses. Sunday mass will be taken by Fr. Aidan.
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.
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
Peace with Creation The national Care of Creation Office has organised a series of Zoom sessions with the theme Peace with Creation, 7:00pm-9:00pm each Thursday, beginning on 4 September. Each week features a guest speaker. Register at https://forms.gle/JXUWYtJjid1zeqSQ9.