St Columba's Catholic Church, Edinburgh facts for kids

St Columba's Church is a Roman Catholic church found in the Newington area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a place where people go to worship and learn about their faith.

History of St Columba's

The church building was started on April 23, 1889. It was officially opened later that same year, on November 17. A person named Rhoderic Cameron designed the church. He used a style called classic Renaissance. This style often includes grand shapes and details from ancient Roman and Greek buildings.

Building Features and Design

The church has some special features. You can see many statues in the window spaces. These statues add to the beauty of the building. Later, in 1927, a priest's house (presbytery) and a hall were added. These parts were designed by Reginald Fairlie.

St Columba's Church is also a Category B listed building. This means it is an important historical building. It is protected to make sure it stays safe for the future. In 1997, a large pipe organ was put into the church. It has two keyboards and was made by Matthew Copley.

How the Parish is Organized

Since 2017, the churches in Edinburgh have worked together more closely. They are grouped into "clusters" to share their resources better. St Columba's is part of Cluster 4.

Churches in Cluster 4

This cluster includes four churches. Besides St Columba's, there are St Peter's, Sacred Heart, and St Mark's. Working together helps them serve their communities better.

The Ordinariate Group

A special group called the Edinburgh Group of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham also meets at St Columba's. This group is for people who used to be part of the Church of England but have now joined the Roman Catholic Church.