Mass Times
University Semester
- Monday to Thursday 7:30am, 5.15pm (live-streamed)
- Friday 12:30pm, 5.15pm (live-streamed)
- Saturday 12 noon (live-streamed)
- Sunday 9am (live-streamed), 10 am (sung family Mass), 12 noon (sung Mass), 6:15pm (sung student Mass)
Mass Times
University Vacation
- Monday to Friday 5.15pm (live-streamed)
- Saturday 12 noon (live-streamed)
- Sunday 9am (live-streamed), 10 am (sung family Mass), 12 noon (sung Mass)
Confessions
- The Sacrament of Penance is available on Saturdays 11am–12 noon, on Wednesday during University of Edinburgh semester 4pm–5pm, or by appointment: see contact page.
Liturgy of the Hours
Lauds (morning prayer) are celebrated daily at 8:00am.
Vespers (evening prayer) are celebrated after the 5:15pm Mass from Monday to Friday, and at 5:30pm on Sundays.
Welcome to St Albert’s, Edinburgh
We are a Catholic Chaplaincy welcoming University students, staff and others, located in George Square in the centre of Edinburgh. Our Chapel is located to the rear of 23-24 George Square and is accessed from the George Square Lane, which runs behind the houses. The Chapel is open during the daytime.
What we do
The Catholic Chaplaincy hosts activities and events for those who come as well as religious services. It is home to the Catholic Students’ Union which runs a series of events each week in term (see Facebook).
Resources
El Greco's tears of St Peter at the Bowes Museum
“The Tears of St Peter”, El Greco, 1580-89, Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham. El Greco was one of the first artists to focus on the sorrow of Peter after he had denied Christ. He painted this subject at least
News
New Parish Priest
On 2 September 2026, the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, has announced that the appointment of fr. Benjamin Earl OP as Parish Priest of St Albert’s, with effect from Saturday 5 September. Fr. Benjamin was appointed superior of the
