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.

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

News from the Commissions and Agencies

August 2025

25Aug

National Pilgrimage on Sunday 7 September at Carfin Grotto

25 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

National Pilgrimage on Sunday 7 September at Carfin Grotto.

24Aug

Gospel and Thought for the Day - Vatican News

24 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day.html

Read and listen on Vatican News to the readings from Scripture and the Gospel together with a thought for the day by Pope Francis.

23Aug

It's SCIAF's 60th birthday, and to mark this special occasion, we're hoping you'll get involved in our latest challenge: 60 for ...

23 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

It's SCIAF's 60th birthday, and to mark this special occasion, we're hoping you'll get involved in our latest challenge: 60 for 60.

This challenge is accessible for all. Choose a location, activity, and timeframe that works for you. And enjoy!

60 for 60 challenge ideas
• Run or walk 60km
• Bake and sell 60 cakes
• Wash 60 cars
• Craft and sell 60 items

Take the challenge today: https://pulse.ly/zmcvn4i7yr

22Aug

Today, Pope Leo invites everyone around the world to commemorate the feast day of the Queenship of Mary by fasting and offering ...

22 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today, Pope Leo invites everyone around the world to commemorate the feast day of the Queenship of Mary by fasting and offering up prayers for peace in places ravaged by violence.

"I invite all the faithful to devote the day of 22 August to fasting and prayer, imploring the Lord to grant us peace and justice, and to dry the tears of those who suffer as a result of the ongoing armed conflicts. Mary, Queen of Peace, intercede so that peoples may find the path to peace."

(General Audience - 20 August, 2025)

22Aug

Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Franciscan Media

22 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/queenship-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/

The notion of a queen is somewhat foreign to American ears, but this feast of Mary recognizes her role in the Kingdom of her Son, Jesus.

21Aug

✝️JOIN US TOMORROW - POPE LEO'S DAY OF PRAYER & FASTING FOR PEACE🕊️

21 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

✝️JOIN US TOMORROW - POPE LEO'S DAY OF PRAYER & FASTING FOR PEACE🕊️

Pope Leo XIV has called for a global Day of Fasting and Prayer this Friday, August 22nd, on the Feast of the Queenship of Mary.

The Holy Father has especially asked us to remember Ukraine and The Holy Land where countless lives are torn apart by violence, war and hunger. He also reminds us not to forget those many more countries caught up in other conflicts, in places such as Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, and the many regions around the world where violence and war are occurring daily.

In Pope Leo’s own words, may our prayers help to “wipe away the tears of those who suffer because of ongoing armed conflicts,” and may Mary, Queen of Peace, intercede for us all so that nations can find the path of peace.

You are invited to join us tomorrow in whatever way you can; through fasting, attending Mass, or simply taking a moment in the day to pray before the Lord for those places in the world that are torn apart by violence and for the people who are most in need of His justice and peace.

Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray For Us!

21Aug

✝️TOMORROW: UNITE IN FASTING & PRAYER FOR PEACE🕊️

21 Aug, 2025 | Justice & Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

✝️TOMORROW: UNITE IN FASTING & PRAYER FOR PEACE🕊️

Pope Leo XIV has called for a global Day of Fasting and Prayer this Friday, August 22nd, on the Feast of the Queenship of Mary.

The Holy Father has especially asked us to remember Ukraine and The Holy Land where countless lives are torn apart by violence, war and hunger. He also reminds us not to forget those many more countries caught up in other conflicts, in places such as Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, and the many regions around the world where violence and war are occurring daily.

You are invited to join us tomorrow in whatever way you can; through fasting, attending Mass, or simply taking a moment in the day to pray before the Lord for those places in the world that are torn apart by violence and for the people who are most in need of His justice and peace.

🙏Mary Queen of Peace, Pray For Us!

20Aug

Fr. Romanelli: Gaza parish area not under evacuation order - Vatican News

20 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-08/gaza-holy-family-parish-not-under-evacuation-order.html

Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, tells Vatican Media that the parish neighborhood in Gaza City is not ...

20Aug

Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace - Vatican News

20 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace.

20Aug

🌍 YOU’RE INVITED - SEASON OF CREATION CONFERENCE 🌱

20 Aug, 2025 | Justice & Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

🌍 YOU’RE INVITED - SEASON OF CREATION CONFERENCE 🌱

Join us for the 2025 Season of Creation Conference, featuring a very special guest. Following the success of our inaugural event in 2024, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Care of Creation Office is delighted to bring the conference back for another inspiring day of community, reflection, prayer, and practical action.

✨We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker will be Dr. Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Si' Movement. Her keynote address promises to be a must-hear for anyone passionate about Laudato Si’ and caring for our common home. Originally from Scotland, Lorna Gold has been an active leader for years in Catholic work on integral ecology and climate justice.

👥 Workshops and Q&As will be held with the Laudato Si Animators Scotland network, Justice & Peace Scotland, and SCIAF.

💡There will also be the chance to hear from the Care of Creation group from St Ninian’s and St Cuthbert’s Parish, Hamilton on ideas for living out Laudato Si’ locally in your own parish communities.

DETAILS:

🗓️ Saturday 6th September
🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 St. Margaret’s, Stirling, FK9 4UA

🥪Bring a packed lunch

🎟️ Booking is FREE but essential. Secure your place on the Bishops Conference website, we've shared the link in the comments below!