We at Sacred Heart, Lauriston, Edinburgh thank God for the news that Rutilio Grande sj will soon be declared a Blessed, alongside his parish workers Manuel and Nelson (aged 14), executed with him. Rutilio was St.Oscar Romero’s great friend and inspiration; Oscar suffered his own martyrdom three years later, also for taking the side of the poor. 

We plan a Mass of Thanksgiving here on Jan.22nd, (6.30pm, the vigil Mass) the day and almost the exact time of the Beatification ceremony in El Salvador and we’re delighted that Archbishop Leo Cushley will join us to lead the liturgy. You may know that we’ve already a lovely shrine, with a relic to St.Oscar. This Mass is prepared in conjunction with Justice and Peace Scotland and the Archdiocese of St.Andrews and Edinburgh.

We’d be delighted to welcome you from far and wide to this liturgy. Parish justice and peace groups are particularly welcome as are parish clergy. We’ll stream and record the liturgy, in partnership with Sancta Familia Media. Join in using this link https://youtu.be/WrKNAi5Tojs

Contact Fr.David Stewart SJ at Lauriston Street with any questions.