St John the Evangelist is a historic Catholic parish located in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. The parish is united with its sister parish of St Mary Magdalene's in Bingham. Serving the people of Portobello and surrounding areas, St John's describes itself as a warm and welcoming Catholic community striving to be a place of prayer, friendship, and care for all. The church is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in winter and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in summer. All liturgical services are livestreamed with cameras focused on the sanctuary and worship area. The parish maintains active community engagement through various initiatives including Faith in Action outreach programs, a weekly newsletter updated every Friday evening, and The Pulpit and Pew Podcast featuring discussions with parish members. The parish welcomes visitors regardless of experience or familiarity with Catholic practices.

Address

35 Brighton Pl, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1LT, United Kingdom

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

+44 131 669 5447

Services

Mass

Sun9:30 AM, 11:15 AM

Mon10:00 AM

Wed10:00 AM

Fri10:00 AM

Sat10:00 AM

Thu10:00 AM

Other

Sat6:30 PM

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Ministries

Prayer Meeting

Wed7:00 PM

Last updated August 2026

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