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

12th August 2026

12 August 2026

Statement from the Bishops of Scotland on the Funeral of Ann Widdecombe

Today, the Requiem Mass of Ann Widdecombe, the former Member of the UK Parliament and Government minister, has taken place at Buckfast Abbey, where she was a regular worshipper.

Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said:

“On behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, I offer our prayerful condolences to Ann’s family, friends and all who mourn her today. We join them in commending Ann’s soul to the loving mercy of God.

“Ann was a woman of sincere Catholic faith, sustained by prayer and the sacraments and was happy for her faith to be known publicly.’

“We pray that Christ welcomes her into the peace of His Kingdom."

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September 2025

14Sep

Pope at Angelus: God transforms the Cross into a means of life - Vatican News

14 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, saying the “immense love of God” transformed “an ...

14Sep

"Leo from Chicago," Vatican media’s documentary on Pope Leo XIV's United States roots - Vatican News

14 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

"Leo from Chicago," a documentary coming soon on Vatican media’s channels, will offer viewers an intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV’s early life ...

14Sep

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14 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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13Sep

LIVE: ‘Grace for the World’ Concert from Vatican City ft

13 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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Live musical performances will be held in St. Peter’s Square for the first time in history to celebrate the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Year. This landmark event ...

13Sep

Saturday 13 September 2025 Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, London Today we celebrated the “first ringing of the bel...

13 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Saturday 13 September 2025 Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, London Today we celebrated the “first ringing of the bell” opening the new academic year of the Most Holy Virgin Mary’s (Saint Mary’s) Ukrainian school. The school’s director Pani Inna Hyrorovych MBE, welcomed the students, staff and parents to the new school year opening and asked Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski OBE to lead everyone in an opening prayer and bless the children. Those present also remembered and prayed for the 20,000 Ukrainian children kidnapped by russia and for all of the children in Ukraine who no longer can attend school because of the war. May God bless the students and teachers as they begin the school year!

13Sep

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13 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The relics of St Carlo Acutis are now in Edinburgh.
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13Sep

Saint John Chrysostom | Franciscan Media

13 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-chrysostom/

Saint John Chrysostom, the great preacher of Antioch, was the victim of his own success. Called to be a bishop, this simple monk found himself embroiled in the workings of the empire. He, however, managed to stay focused on the needs of the Church.

12Sep