The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

The Roman Catholic Bishops in Scotland work together to undertake nationwide initiatives through their Commissions and Agencies.

The members of the Bishops' Conference are the Bishops of the eight Scottish Dioceses. Where appropriate the Bishops Emeriti (retired) provide a much welcomed contribution to the work of the conference. The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is a permanently constituted assembly which meets regularly throughout the year to address relevant business matters.

Members of The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

25th October 2026

25 October 2026

Archbishop Cushley welcomes honour for Pope Leo

Archbishop Leo Cushley has welcomed the announcement that Pope Leo XIV has accepted an invitation to become Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Archbishop Cushley is the Bishop President for Ecumenical Relations of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.

This honour follows The King’s own appointment as Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica and Abbey of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome during his State Visit to the Vatican in October last year.

Welcoming the announcement, Archbishop Cushley said:

“I warmly welcome the news that His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of Pope Leo as Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. By this gesture, both His Majesty and the Holy Father have shown their clear wish to promote Christian unity through emphasis on all that we treasure in common, not least our respect and friendship for each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.”

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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland (BCoS) is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Scotland, working together on national pastoral, social and legislative matters on behalf of the Church. www.bcos.org.uk
For further information, contact Fr Michael Kane, Director of the Communications and Evangelisation Office. Email: [email protected]

Contact:

Media Office

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
64 Aitken Street, ML6 6LT
Tel: 01236 764061
Email: [email protected]

23rd October 2026

23 October 2026

The UK Budget, to be delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 October, will set out the UK Government’s plans for taxation and public spending alongside an independent assessment of the economic and fiscal outlook from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Its decisions will shape the resources available for public services, devolved governments and support for households and communities across the country.

The Catholic Parliamentary Office of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland urges the Chancellor to put human dignity and the common good at the heart of the Budget.

That means tackling poverty in all its forms, protecting people who need care, sustaining families and community services, and reversing international aid cuts. Poverty, inadequate housing and healthcare, family breakdown, unemployment and environmental neglect all undermine the dignity of individuals and the wellbeing of society.

For households struggling with living costs, this must include targeted energy support for those unable to afford adequate heating, alongside sustained investment in affordable housing and warmer homes. The Budget must address the cost-of-living crisis head on and provide the support people need to meet essential costs, keep their homes warm and live with dignity.

The welfare system must also provide adequate support for those in need and practical routes into employment for those able to work.

Alongside these commitments, the Budget must provide sustainable funding settlements that enable devolved governments to support all these key areas.

Our responsibility to those in need also extends beyond our borders. We urge the UK Government to reverse the planned cut in Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to 0.3% of national income by 2027 and work towards restoring 0.7%. This would support low-income countries and protect essential humanitarian and development programmes from further disruption.

The same commitment to human dignity must guide our response to refugees and people seeking asylum. We urge the UK Government to provide safe, legal routes to protection, including resettlement and family reunion, backed by adequate funding. The Budget should also support local authorities and community organisations to welcome people seeking safety and help them rebuild their lives.

Community organisations also play a vital role in supporting people in need. They require fair, sustainable and predictable funding, and their experience must help shape policy.

Finally, care for the environment must go hand in hand with care for those most affected by change. The Chancellor must provide predictable international climate finance for communities in greatest need and protect low-income households from disproportionate costs in the transition to cleaner energy.

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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland (BCoS) is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Scotland, working together on national pastoral, social and legislative matters on behalf of the Church. www.bcos.org.uk
For further information, contact Fr Michael Kane, Director of the Communications and Evangelisation Office. Email: [email protected]

Contact:

Media Office

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
64 Aitken Street, ML6 6LT
Tel: 01236 764061
Email: [email protected]

22nd October 2026

22 October 2026

Statement from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland

Bishop John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has announced that he is stepping back from his daily duties until further notice, following medical advice.

Bishop Keenan has been undergoing medical investigations and will require further tests and examinations over the coming weeks.

During this time, Vicar General Monsignor Joe Burke will oversee the day-to-day running of the Diocese of Paisley.

Bishop Keenan hopes to provide a further update once these investigations are concluded and is grateful for your prayers at this time.

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Notes for editors

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland (BCoS) is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Scotland, working together on national pastoral, social and legislative matters on behalf of the Church. www.bcos.org.uk
For further information, contact Fr Michael Kane, Director of the Communications and Evangelisation Office. Email: [email protected]

Contact:

Media Office

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
64 Aitken Street, ML6 6LT
Tel: 01236 764061
Email: [email protected]

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September 2026

15Sep

𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

15 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Bishops of Scotland have concluded their annual gathering at the Royal Scots College in Salamanca. The gathering coincided with Salamanca’s patronal feast, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated across the city with a week of festivities.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Prayer was at the heart of the bishops’ days together. They celebrated Holy Mass each day and prayed the Divine Office together, entrusting the people and needs of the Church in Scotland to the Lord.

A day of retreat, led by Fr John Carroll, Rector of the Royal Scots College, offered further time for prayer and spiritual renewal, allowing the bishops to reflect together on their ministry and mission.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
The bishops held working sessions on a wide range of pastoral and practical matters concerning the life of the Church in Scotland.

A significant part of the discussion focused on the ongoing consultation on diocesan boundaries. Drawing on feedback received through diocesan reports, the bishops considered proposals for the next phase of consultation and committed to sharing these proposals as soon as possible with their own dioceses.

Evangelisation remained a key focus, with discussion on the latest Synodality Report and proposals to establish a National Evangelisation Commission.

The bishops were united in their support for parents in Aberdeen who are seeking a new Catholic secondary school in the city.

Safeguarding reports were received, together with an update on SCIAF’s projects in Malawi.

The bishops considered a number of developments in the Church’s liturgical life, including ongoing updates to the Funeral Rite and the Liturgy of the Hours.

Viability reports for a Catholic museum and archives were also considered, with a focus on finding a suitable location to preserve and make accessible this important part of the Church’s heritage.

Other matters included the formation and support of our seminarians, the planned National Family Conference in Coatbridge and preparations for a Rome meeting on the subject of Amoris Laetitia.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
A dedicated in-service day on media communications and strategy was led by Paloma García Ovejero, former Deputy Director of the Holy See Press Office and now Director of Communications for Mary’s Meals International.

The sessions explored how the Church should communicate with clarity, confidence and creativity, recognising that good communication is inseparable from the work of evangelisation and must remain at the forefront of the Church’s mission.

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘀
The Bishops’ Week ended with a visit to Burgos, where they were greeted at the magnificent cathedral by Archbishop Mario Iceta. They concelebrated Sunday Mass with the monks of the Benedictine monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, and called at the village of Caleruega, the birthplace of Saint Dominic.

The gathering offered the bishops a welcome opportunity to pray, reflect and work together, renewed in their shared responsibility to proclaim the joy and hope of the Gospel.

The bishops and General Secretary express their sincere thanks to Father John Carroll, Rector of the Royal Scots College, and to all the College staff for their warm welcome and generous hospitality.

15Sep

Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, recalling the suffering endured by the Blessed Virgin Mary as s...

15 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, recalling the suffering endured by the Blessed Virgin Mary as she shared so closely in the life, Passion and death of her Son.

Devotion to the sorrows of Mary has deep roots in the life of the Church. For a time, two separate feasts honouring the Sorrowful Mother were celebrated, before the observance became established in September, immediately following the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

In the Gospel of Luke, the elderly Simeon tells Mary that a sword will pierce her own soul. That prophecy finds its most powerful fulfilment at Calvary, where Mary remains beside the Cross and witnesses the suffering and death of Jesus.

Saint John tells us that, from the Cross, Jesus entrusted Mary and the beloved disciple to one another: “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the disciple: “Here is your mother.”

Christian tradition has long reflected upon the Seven Sorrows of Mary: the prophecy of Simeon; the flight into Egypt; the loss of the Child Jesus in Jerusalem; meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary; standing at the foot of the Cross; receiving the body of Jesus after his death; and the burial of her Son.

Saint Ambrose reflected upon Mary’s extraordinary courage at Calvary. While others had fled, she remained faithfully beside her Son, looking upon his wounds with a mother’s sorrow while recognising in his sacrifice the salvation of the world.

Our Lady of Sorrows reminds us that Mary understands human grief and suffering. Yet her sorrow is never without hope. Even at the foot of the Cross, she remains faithful to God and united with her Son.

Today, we ask Mary to remain close to all those who are grieving, suffering or carrying heavy burdens, and to lead each of us ever closer to Christ.

🙏 Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

15Sep

Gospel John 19:25-27

15 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Gospel John 19:25-27
‘Behold, your son! Behold, your mother!’

At that time: Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

14Sep

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, honouring the Cross on which Jesus Christ gave his li...

14 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, honouring the Cross on which Jesus Christ gave his life for the salvation of the world.

The origins of today’s feast are closely connected with Jerusalem. In the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, travelled to the Holy Land and, according to ancient tradition, discovered the Cross of Christ during excavations near the site of his Crucifixion and burial.

Constantine ordered the construction of a great church on the site. The Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre was dedicated in September 335 and became one of Christianity’s most important places of pilgrimage.

By the end of the fourth century, we have eyewitness accounts of Christians in Jerusalem venerating the wood believed to be from the Cross. Pilgrims approached it with profound reverence, bowing before and kissing the Cross as they remembered Christ’s Passion and death.

The feast later took on further significance following the recovery of the relic of the Cross from the Persians by the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius in the seventh century. Tradition recalls that, as Heraclius sought to carry the Cross into Jerusalem dressed in his imperial robes, he was unable to proceed until he removed the signs of his earthly status and continued as a humble pilgrim.

The Cross stands at the very heart of our Christian faith. Once an instrument of suffering and death, through Christ it has become the sign of God’s love, our redemption and the victory of life over death.

Today we do not exalt suffering itself. We exalt Christ, who freely embraced the Cross for us and transformed it forever into a sign of hope.

As we look upon the Cross, may we remember the depth of God’s love for each of us and renew our commitment to follow Christ faithfully.

✝We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

14Sep

On his 71st birthday, we give thanks to God for the ministry of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

14 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

On his 71st birthday, we give thanks to God for the ministry of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

May the Lord grant the Holy Father strength, wisdom and good health as he continues to serve the Church as Successor of Saint Peter. May the Holy Spirit guide him as he leads the faithful in faith, hope and charity.

Ad multos annos, Holy Father. 🙏

14Sep

Gospel John 3:13-17

14 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Gospel John 3:13-17
‘The Son of Man must be lifted up.’

At that time: Jesus said to Nicodemus, ‘No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.’

13Sep

COMING UP ACROSS SCOTLAND

13 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

COMING UP ACROSS SCOTLAND

▪️𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Saturday 19 September 2026, 10.00am–4.30pm
Destiny Church, 1120 Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, Glasgow, G41 3QP

Join SPUC for a day of talks, workshops and practical guidance on defending unborn children and promoting the dignity of human life.

Tickets cost £30 and include meals, seminars and workshops.

Book your place: https://spuc.org.uk/event/glasgow-one-day-conference-2026/

▪️𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Saturday 19 September 2026, 10.30am–2.30pm
The Xavier Centre, Carfin Grotto, Taylor Avenue, Motherwell, ML1 5AJ

A free gathering marking the first anniversary of the St Ninian Declaration. The day will include reflection, discussion of current ecumenical initiatives and lunch.

Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-a-year-of-the-st-ninians-declaration-tickets-1999110698915

▪️𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲
Sunday 20 September 2026, 12.30pm–5.30pm
St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA

The annual pilgrimage brings people together to pray for the Beatification of Venerable Margaret Sinclair, who is entombed in the Sacred Heart Chapel at St Patrick’s.

The day includes refreshments, a Holy Hour and Benediction, a reflection from Canon Jock Dalrymple, and Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley.

Find out more: https://www.margaretsinclair.scot/

▪️𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮
Thursday 24 September 2026, 7.00pm
Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell

The Diocese of Motherwell will welcome Archbishop Rino Fisichella for the celebration of Holy Mass. All are warmly invited to attend this special diocesan celebration.

▪️𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 — 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗲𝘆
Saturday 26 September 2026, from 12.30pm
Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin

The Scottish Catholic Youth Service invites young adults aged 18–35 to a day of prayer, reflection and encounter at Pluscarden Abbey. The programme includes a guided tour, talks on vocation and religious life, time with the monks, and Holy Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley.

▪️𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿
Monday 28 September 2026, 7.00pm–8.00pm
Room 213, St Andrew’s Building, University of Glasgow, and online

SCIAF, the Scottish Peace Platform and Tearfund invite you to hear from peacebuilders in Colombia and Ecuador about the role of faith leaders in building peace and reconciliation.

Find out more and register: https://archedinburgh.org/event/faith-and-peace-lessons-from-the-frontline-in-colombia-and-ecuador/

▪️𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Saturday 3 October 2026, 10.30am–4.00pm
The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB

This day will explore the reality of poverty in Scotland through contributions from speakers working on the frontline. It offers an opportunity to consider how parishes and communities can respond with practical action.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poverty-in-scotland-can-we-do-more-tickets-1998209395091

▪️𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀
Thursday 22 October 2026, 7.00pm
Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0AA

SCIAF’s annual Romero Lecture will be delivered by peace mediator Oliver McTernan. The evening, held in honour of Saint Oscar Romero, includes a lecture, questions and refreshments. Admission is free.

Register: https://sciaf.beaconforms.com/form/32f88aa5

▪️𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Saturday 24 October 2026
St Augustine’s Parish Centre, 12 Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge, ML5 1DQ

Catholic families from across Scotland are invited to a day organised by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Marriage, Family and Life Office. The conference will include talks for adults, catechesis for children and young people, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and a ceilidh.

Book your place: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4EAU3ueKgU

▪️𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲
Saturday 31 October 2026, arrivals from 9.30am
Conforti Institute, Calder Avenue, Coatbridge, ML5 4JS

Join the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Committee for Interreligious Dialogue for a free day exploring why the Church engages in interreligious dialogue and how this can be lived out in parish life.

The day will include talks, discussion, practical guidance and a light lunch.

Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ai8qdDPULb

13Sep

CAN I FORGIVE LIKE JESUS?

13 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

“Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”

This week’s Mark 10 Mission explores Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and invites children to reflect on how we respond to God’s mercy in our own lives.

Katie leads a Gospel reflection and guided prayer, followed by a hymn honouring Christ, the King of kings.

A free Mission File Pack, with prayer, colouring, wonder questions and activities, is available for use in schools, parishes and at home.

God is always ready to forgive us when we are sorry. But what will ...

13Sep

Gospel

13 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Gospel
Matthew 18:21-35
‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.’

At that time: Peter came up and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.
‘Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.” And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, “Pay what you owe.” So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you.” He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. Then his master summoned him and said to him, “You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?” And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.’

12Sep

A wonderful witness from Katie, from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in East Kilbride, as she prepares to be part of The Mark 10 Miss...

12 Sep, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

A wonderful witness from Katie, from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in East Kilbride, as she prepares to be part of The Mark 10 Mission.

Katie speaks beautifully about the joy, peace and purpose her faith brings, and her desire to help other young people recognise how deeply they are loved by Jesus.

Please keep Katie and everyone involved in The Mark 10 Mission in your prayers as they continue this important work of sharing the Gospel with young people across the country.

Hi, I’m Katie, I’m from a small town called East Kilbride in Scotland and my parish is called Our Lady of Lourdes.

Jesus is so special to me because he has been with me through the good times in my life, and the most difficult. I love knowing that I can turn to Him in everything! Jesus gives me so much joy, peace and a sense of purpose in my life, and I want to share that joy and love with so many others!

I am really looking forward to being part of The Mark 10 Mission because I’m excited to continue growing my own faith whilst helping others, especially young people, to believe that Jesus loves every single one of them for who they are!