Catholic Church Orkney

Our Lady & St. Joseph’s, Kirkwall

Welcome to Our Lady and St. Joseph’s, the northernmost parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen, serving Orkney within St. Joseph’s Highland Deanery.

Our friendly community includes people from across the UK and around the world, such as Polish, Filipino, Irish, Italian, Nigerian and Ukrainian members. While most of us live on Mainland Orkney, some reside on the smaller islands. In summer, we warmly welcome visitors from all over.

Whether you’re a believer or not, we extend a warm welcome to you both online and at our services.

Ash Wednesday 2025

Good morning folks. There will be a service on Ash Wednesday this year led by Maurice who will distribute the Ashes. Father has blessed them, so they are ready for […]

4 March 2025 Uncategorised
Prayer for Pope Francis

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,look favourably on your servant Francis,whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd; Grant, we pray, that […]

23 February 2025 Uncategorised
Parish Council Meeting

We hosted a parish council meeting on 26th January 2025. It was agreed to hold the next parish council meeting on Sunday 4th May 2025. Please bring any matters necessary […]

26 January 2025 Uncategorised
Christmas Services [+ updates]

SORRY, BUT DUE TO WEATHER, FATHER CANNOT MAKE IT TODAY. SO, IT IS A EUCHARISTIC SERVICE TONIGHT (22ND DECEMBER) AT 5:30PM AND AGAIN TOMORROW (MONDAY). STAY SAFE We will have […]

17 December 2024 Uncategorised
Sunday 15th/Monday 16th December

Good afternoon everyone. I’ve just heard from Pentland Ferries that tomorrow’s afternoon and evening crossings are canceled due to adverse weather. The Northlink crossing does not sail until 1900 and […]

14 December 2024 Uncategorised