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.

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News from the Commissions and Agencies

March 2026

26Mar

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

26 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Diocese of Galloway Youth leaders travelled across the RC Diocese of Galloway last week, visiting schools in East Ayrshire, Troon, Kilwinning and the Three Towns.

Speaking to pupils from P5–P7, they have been sharing details of upcoming events and encouraging young people to get involved in the life of the Church.

A great witness to the ongoing work of youth ministry across the Diocese.
📲 Find out more and register: youth.rcdg.org.uk

26Mar

Gospel

26 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Gospel
John 8:51-59
‘Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day.’

At that time: Jesus said to the Jews, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.’ The Jews said to him, ‘Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.” Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, “He is our God.” But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.’ So the Jews said to him, ‘You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?’ Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.’ So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the Temple.

25Mar

What does parish renewal look like for us?

25 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

What does parish renewal look like for us?

Explore this question at the Divine Renovation Open House Scotland, with keynote speaker Fr James Mallon.

📅 Saturday 25 April
📍 Uddingston

Register now: https://divinerenovation.org/calendar/open-house-scotland/

25Mar

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

25 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Last week, a Day of Prayer and Reflection was held alongside a Spring Coffee Morning, raising funds in support of the SCIAF Wee Box Lenten campaign for the people of Ethiopia at St. Vincent de Paul Parish East Kilbride.

Bringing together prayer, reflection and community, the event offered a meaningful way for parishioners to put their Lenten faith into action through generosity and solidarity with those most in need.

25Mar

Holy Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation | 25 March 2026

25 Mar, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Holy Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation | 25 March 2026
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25Mar

The Solemnity of the Annunciation centres on one extraordinary truth: God became one of us

25 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Solemnity of the Annunciation centres on one extraordinary truth: God became one of us. As told in Luke 1:26 to 38, the eternal plan of God is fulfilled as the Son takes on our human nature. The Incarnation is the moment when heaven touches earth in love.

In accepting our humanity, Jesus embraces all creation and freely chooses a path of suffering and self giving love for our salvation. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Mary holds a unique place in this mystery. Chosen by God from all eternity to be the mother of his Son, she cooperates fully with grace. Her yes makes room for God to act. Everything she is and everything she does is the work of God’s grace within her.

United with her Son in obedience to the Father’s will, Mary becomes the link between heaven and earth. In her humility and trust, she shows what God’s grace can accomplish in a human life.

The Annunciation reminds us that the Incarnation is not only a moment in history. It reveals what God desires for all of us: to receive his love and reflect it in our ordinary lives.

25Mar

Gospel

25 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Gospel
Luke 1:26-38
‘Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son.’

At that time: The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!’ But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’
And Mary said to the angel, ‘How will this be, since I am a virgin?’ And the angel answered her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy — the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.’ And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her.

24Mar

In every diocese during Holy Week, the Church gathers for the Chrism Mass

24 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

In every diocese during Holy Week, the Church gathers for the Chrism Mass.

During this Mass:
• Priests renew the promises they made at ordination
• The Bishop blesses the oils used in Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders

📍 Find your diocesan Chrism Mass time here:

24Mar

Congratulations to the P7 pupils of St Andrew’s Primary School Gorebridge, who presented Marie-Alice with a £420 cheque in suppo...

24 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Congratulations to the P7 pupils of St Andrew’s Primary School Gorebridge, who presented Marie-Alice with a £420 cheque in support of Mary’s Meals.

With the support of their teachers, the class organised a fantastic Pancake Party, raising funds through a joyful and generous Lenten initiative.

Such was the success of the event that the school now hopes to make it an annual tradition.

24Mar

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

24 Mar, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Parishioners gathered recently to celebrate and give thanks for the ministry of Father Andrew, marking his departure for a new chapter in Orkney.

It was a joyful and memorable evening, as the parish came together to wish him well and assure him of their prayers for the future.