St John Ogilvie's

Red Wednesday, 19th November

Archbishop Leo will celebrate Mass at 7:00pm on Wednesday 19 November at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, to pray for Christians across the world who suffer for their faith. William More from Aid to the Church in Need, will speak at the Mass.

Venerable Margaret Sinclair event

Commemorate the centenary of the death of Venerable Margaret Sinclair on Saturday 22 November 2025 by meeting at her former grave in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Edinburgh, at 9:00am to pray the Rosary. This will be followed by a walk to her tomb at St Patrick's in The Cowgate. Benediction at 12:15pm followed by Holy Mass at 12:30pm. A Centenary Mass will be offered at the Sacred Heart Altar, in St Patrick's on Monday 24 November at 5:45pm.

Advent Rosary for Life

Every Monday in Advent at 7:45pm to pray for unborn children, their mothers, and all pro-life intentions. Each session is on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes. Following the Rosary there is a short reflection from a guest speaker: Deacon David Harper (1 Dec, Diocese of Motherwell), Isabel Vaughan-Spruce (8 Dec, March for Life UK), Fr Jamie McMorrin (15 Dec, St Margaret’s, Edinburgh), and Archbishop Leo Cushley (22 Dec). Register at bit.ly/rosary25.

Victory: A day to explore the gift of confession

The Church instructs us to go to confession - Why? If you'd like to deepen your understanding of this limitless gift join the Archdiocese on Saturday 22 November, 10:00am-3:45pm at St Patrick's, 30 Low Craigends, Kilsyth, G65 0PF, for a day hosted by the Catechetics Commission - its first 'on the road' event. The day includes talks, testimony, and an opportunity for Confession. There is also Mass ahead of the event at 9:30am. Register on Eventbrite at bit.ly/returntoconfession.

Prisoners' Week 2025

Prisoners Week runs from 16 to 23 Novemberand a launch service takes place at 3:00pm on Sunday 16 November at Letham St Mark's, Rannoch Road, Letham PH1 2HH. More at prisonersweek.org.uk.

Diploma in Catechetics

Explore the richness of the Catholic faith in 2026 by taking the Diploma in Catechetics. The popular course is run by the Archdiocese and takes place at 7:30pm each Thursday on Zoom, starting on 22 January. Be quick, places limited to 100. Cost £220. Register at bit.ly/diploma2026.

Crichton Lecture 2025

Peter Stevens, Assistant Master of Music at Westminster, will be speaking on Music in the Benedictine Tradition in this year’s Crichton Lecture from the Society of St Gregory. Saturday 22 November at 11:00am online. Free. All welcome. More at ssg.org.uk.

How to use AI to speak up for the vulnerable

This beginner level webinar will show you how to use AI tools to find key pro-life points and express them naturally in your own tone of voice — helping you write to politicians with clarity and confidence. Monday 17 November, 7:45pm on Zoom. Register at bit.ly/prolifeai.

Mass for Young Adults

Archbishop Cushley invites Young Adults across the Archdiocese for Mass on the Feast of Christ the King, Sunday 23 November at 7:00pm, in the Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart, 26 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh.

Catholic Conversations for Women

All women are welcome to this event on Saturday, 29 November, 3:45pm-4:45pm in St Andrew’s Parish rooms (77 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS) for refreshments and faith-focused discussion. Holy Hour with Adoration & Vespers from 5:10pm with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma. Register at edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131 343 3380.

Catholic Education Week

Catholic Education Week celebrates the importance of educating children and young people in the Faith. There will be a special collection next Sunday for the work of the Scottish Catholic Education Service which promotes and supports Catholic Education. The Archdiocesan Mass for pupils and teachers will be celebrated by Archbishop Cushley in St Mary's Cathedral on Tuesday 25 November at 11:00am. Please keep teachers, school staff, parents and pupils in your prayers.