Welcome to St John’s, Portobello

A warm and welcoming Catholic parish in the heart of Portobello, united with our sister parish of St Mary Magdalene’s, Bingham.
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A Place of Welcome, Faith, and Community

St John the Evangelist is a historic Catholic parish serving the people of Portobello and the surrounding area in Edinburgh. Together with our sister parish of St Mary Magdalene’s, Bingham, we strive to be a place of prayer, friendship, and care for all. Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning after some time away, or simply seeking a peaceful place to reflect, you are very welcome here.

A Warm Welcome

St John’s and St Mary Magdalene’s are communities where everyone is invited to feel at home. You don’t need to know what to do or where to sit — just come as you are. We hope this website gives you a sense of who we are, and we would love to welcome you in person.

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Beauty, History & Peace

Whether you are visiting Portobello Beach, exploring Edinburgh’s architectural heritage, or simply seeking a peaceful place for prayer and reflection, you are very welcome here.

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All liturgical services are livestreamed, with cameras focused on the sanctuary and worship area.
If you have any questions, call 0131 669 5447.

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Mass Times

Open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (winter) and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (summer).

St John’s, Portobello

Saturday Vigil: 6.30 pm

Sunday: 9.30 am

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10.00 am

Tuesday (Prayer Room): 7.00 pm

St Mary Magdalene’s, Bingham

Sunday: 11.15 am

Thursday: 10.00 am

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Stories of Belonging

One person. One story. Many reasons to belong.

News & Parish Events

Stay up to date with Mass schedules, conference talks, charity activities, and other community events.

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Healing Mass – Monday, 12 January

Join us this Monday at 2:30 pm at St John’s for our first Healing Mass of the year, including the Sacrament of the Sick.

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Reflections on Working with People Who Are Transgender

A Talk by Dr John Crichton. Offering thoughts to help foster understanding and respectful discussion.

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Water for a Village Appeal

A wonderful response! We raised the sum of £2022 which the J&P Group has rounded up to £2400.

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A Season of Giving:

Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, the Justice and Peace Group has been able to make significant donations to several charities in recent weeks, with full details outlined below.

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