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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

BISHOPS RESPOND TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT'S PALLIATIVE CARE CONSULTATION

Scotland’s Catholic Bishops: Scottish Government’s laudable draft strategy on palliative care stands in stark contrast to dangerous assisted suicide proposal
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has responded positively to Scottish Government proposals for a new strategy on palliative care.

In its submission to a recent consultation the bishops declared their support for the draft strategy, stating that the proposals “uphold the dignity of human life for those at the end of life, their families, and carers” and said that the “laudable” proposals “stand in stark contrast to the dangerous Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill” currently being considered by the Scottish Parliament.

The bishops said: “rather than being used to kill people, many of whom are vulnerable, public resources should be invested in helping people to live and to be more comfortable at the end of life.”

The bishops emphasised the crucial role of palliative care, declaring it to be “a precious and crucial instrument in the care of patients during terminal illness” and encouraged the government to ensure that a framework is in place to allow hospices to be appropriately funded to continue to deliver end-of-life care to all those who need it.

The bishops also stressed the importance of spiritual care and assistance for patients and their families at the end of life and called for such support to be a key element of a holistic approach to end-of-life care. Please see the full submission at the Catholic Parliamentary Office website

https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html

Click here to visit the Jubilee 2025 website

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. 

To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.

Amen
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November 2024
✝️Scotland will welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, to the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh on Sunday 1 December. He will preach at Holy Mass in St Mary's Catholic Cathedral at 7:30pm.

🕊️This is a unique chance to hear from the man appointed by Pope Francis to be the shepherd for Catholics in the Holy Land, to pray for peace and to show solidarity for those suffering due to the conflict.

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What a great day we had at St Ninian's Primary, Livingston. We were visiting their Primary 6s and 7s for a workshop on Laudato Si. 💚🌎

We were so impressed with how much they already knew about Pope Francis' call to care for our common home.

Thank you for all the great discussions and ideas! 😄

If you would like to book a Justice & Peace talk or workshop for your school in 2025, drop us a message. 📩

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💜 A huge thank you from all at Justice & Peace Scotland to everyone who turned out at the weekend, despite the weather, to advocate for justice and peace at home and abroad.

🪧SATURDAY 23RD NOV - A small group of supporters braved the rain, sleet, and snow to call for the UK government to end arms sales to Israel: ending the war in Gaza is of the upmost urgency if we are to have any hope of a just and lasting peace.

🪧SUNDAY 24TH NOV - Another group, including some who managed to thaw out from the day before, gathered at Dungavel Detention Centre to show solidarity with those detained in the facility: 15,864 people were indefinitely detained in 2023, alternatives that respect dignity and liberty must be pursued.





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📰BREAKING NEWS - The International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas' Military Commander Mohammed Deif.

⚖️The ICC has said there are "reasonable grounds” that the men bare "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

🚫The UK must halt all arms sales to Israel or risk being complicit war crimes. It is clear that a ceasefire is needed now more than ever to stop violations of international law, crimes against humanity, and the blatant disregard for human life.

📢Join us this Saturday at Glasgow Green to add your voice to the call to stop the war.

🪧Justice & Peace Scotland will gather at 11.15am at the Doulton Fountain before proceeding to the McLennan Arch for 11.30am.

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🧑‍🏫 Calling all teachers!

🌱 Is your school a Laudato Si School?

👕 Did you know that we offer "The Journey of a Cotton T-Shirt", a workshop exploring the environmental and human rights concerns of the fashion industry? We can travel across Scotland and our inputs can be tailored to suit senior Primary pupils all the way up to S6 or can be offered as a staff CLPL session.

📩Drop us a message to find out more and to book for 2025!

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📰 In case you missed it last week, read more below about the Bishops' Conference of Scotland statement on the need for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty accompanied by a just and equitable transition, released to mark COP29. 👇


The Bishops' Conference of Scotland (BCOS) have released a statement encouraging world leaders to agree to and establish a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, committing all nations to a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels. The statement, which is released to mark ...

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📢 Join us this Saturday and Sunday for another Justice & Peace Scotland Solidarity Weekend.

Saturday 23rd Nov: National Demonstration organised by Glasgow Stop the War Coalition.
🚫Stop All Arms Sales to Israel
🕦11.30am
📍McLennan Arch, Glasgow Green
🪧J&P Scotland supporters are asked to meet at the Doulton Fountain at 11.15am to walk together with our banner.

Sunday 24th November: Dungavel Solidarity Gathering
🤍Dignity Not Detention
🕐1 pm
📍Dungavel IRC, Strathaven, ML10 6RF
This event will follow the format of a two-minute silence to show solidarity with those detained in the facility, followed by some short speeches and readings. There will also be an opportunity to hand in cards and some biscuits and sweets for those in the centre. A warm welcome is extended to any groups or individuals who wish to attend.



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We recommend viewing this short documentary produced by Being Catholic highlighting some of the serious concerns around the proposed legislation to legalise assisted dying in the Westminster parliament in the United Kingdom. The documentary features reflections and opinion from Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference (England and Wales).

#DoNoHarm #RaiseYourVoice


“Do No Harm” is a short documentary which highlights some of the grave concerns around the proposed legislation to legalise assisted dying in the Westminster...

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💚 It was great to host another successful event yesterday with our friends at SCIAF.

📢 Governments must act now to phase out fossil fuels to protect current and future generations from the consequences of irreversible climate damage: extreme weather events, food shortages, displacement and economic instability.











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A huge thank you to all who attended the COP29 Mass today in St Andrew's Cathedral and the gathering afterwards, it was wonderful to see so many turn out to pray for the care of God's Creation. 🙏🌍

A special thanks goes to all the Primary and Secondary schools who joined us from across the Archdiocese of Glasgow, and to Rev. David Coleman who spoke to us over lunch about the work of Eco-Congregation Scotland.











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