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Welcome to St Mary Magdalene, Bingham
A warm and welcoming Catholic parish in Bingham, united with our sister parish of St John’s, Portobello.
Come exactly as you are.
Visit our sister parish: St John’s
A Place of Welcome, Faith, and Community
St Mary Magdalene is a Catholic parish serving the people of Bingham and the surrounding area in Edinburgh. Together with our sister parish of St John’s, Portobello 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 Mary Magdalene and St John’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.
New Here!
Whether you are visiting Bingham, exploring Edinburgh’s architectural heritage, or simply seeking a peaceful place for prayer and reflection, you are very welcome here.
Watch Our Services Online
All liturgical services are livestreamed, with cameras focused on the sanctuary and worship area.
If you have any questions, call 0131 669 5447.
St John’s, Portobello
St Mary Magdalene’s, Bingham
Charity coffee morning
Pamoja Fashion Portobello
Thursday Club
St John’s 9.30am Mass Choir
Welcomers
St Vincent De Paul Society
A thank you from Emma Wood, chair of STEKA Skills, for the £13,500 donated to the charity in response to Fr Jock’s jubilee request
‘We are so very grateful to everyone who donated to Fr Jock’s 40th Anniversary Ordination Appeal. Half of the money will be going to the STEKA home…
New Stations of the Cross at St Mary Magdalene’s
Many will be aware of the Statue of the Sacred Heart, carved by the renowned Scottish Catholic…
A Glowing Inspection Report for Holy Rood HS, our Secondary School
Julie Harris, Chair of Holy Rood RC High School Parent Council, writes: ‘His Majesty’s Inspectorate…
Quarant’ore/40 Hours Adoration
10-12 MayIn recent years, we have come to enjoy a tradition of celebrating 40 Hours…
A Warm Invitation to our second Cluster Walking Pilgrimage
We are delighted to share that we will be having another Cluster Parish Pilgrimage after…
Faith Rediscovered: Fr Jock with Peter McElroy
Inside the Parish | Episode 1: Meet Our Host, Emilia
From Belfast to Portobello: Fr Jock with Ruth O’Reilly
Top of the Pops or Top of the Prayers?
““They were some bangers today!”Perhaps an unusual thing to hear at the…
Adoration
There is something special about how we experience things: the joy of opening a…
The long road home
All things on earth age at the same rate, it’s just that…
Out of hours
It was repetitive, relentless work, but well paid because of the unsociable…
Palm to Palm
There’s this manWhom I adoreWe sit togetherOn the floor Forehead to foreheadPalm…
A Sketchy Meditation
I’ve always found guided meditation to be a daunting and uncomfortable practice,…
St John’s and St Mary Magdalene’s RCIA
Meet Deacon Eddie White
Jack McCabe, Member the St Vincent de Paul Society
Meet Mary Iannarelli
Meet Evan, one of our Altar Servers
Meet Ray, one of the RCIA Sponsors
Meet Diane Devlin: House Groups Coordinator
Community & Faith: Interview with Veronica
Faith & Family: Interview with Lynda
Faith & Family: Interview with Stewart