The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

The Kirking of the newly elected Scottish Parliament took place this week at St Giles’ Cathedral. The ancient Christian tradition of blessing Members of the Scottish Parliament has, in recent years, been broadened to include representatives from other faith communities.

The Act of Commendation, entrusting the Parliament to God, was led by the retiring Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Rosie Frew, alongside Archbishop Leo Cushley and Most Rev Mark Strange.

In her sermon, Rt Rev Frew reflected on the words inscribed on the Parliament’s ceremonial mace; wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity, highlighting these as qualities MSPs should seek to embody in their work and shared commitment to public service.

The service was attended by leaders of political parties at Holyrood, together with newly elected MSPs.

Holy Mass of Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter | 16 May 2026
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This weekend, the second collection in parishes across Scotland will support Communications Sunday and the work of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Office for Communications and Evangelisation.

Through digital media, livestreaming, social media and the press, the Church continues to share the Gospel with people across Scotland, including the sick, the housebound and those looking to deepen their faith.

Thank you for your continued support of this important work.

You can also donate online at: http://bit.ly/CommsSunday

The Church is not a club turned in on itself. It is called to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News.

In this powerful reflection for Communications Sunday, Bishop Frank reminds us that every Christian is called to be an evangeliser through our words, our witness, and the way we live our faith each day.

From stained glass windows to television and the digital world, the Church has always used every means possible to share the Gospel with those who need to hear it.

This weekend, there will be a special collection at Masses across Scotland for Communications Sunday, supporting the work of the Office for Communications and Evangelisation.

Please keep this mission in your prayers and, if you are able, support the collection at Mass or donate online via the link below.

Donate here: https://bit.ly/CommsSunday

The Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel continues in today’s digital world, and each of us has a part to play.

Communications Sunday, celebrated on 17th May, is an opportunity to reflect on how we share the message of Christ through media, technology, and communication. From livestreamed Masses and social media to videos, podcasts, news, and parish outreach, these platforms allow the Gospel to reach people wherever they are.

As Catholics, we can and must contribute to this effort by supporting the Church’s mission of evangelisation and by using our own voices to witness to faith, hope, and truth in the world around us.

A second collection will be taken up next weekend in support of the Office of Communications & Evangelisation of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. Your support helps continue this important work across Scotland and beyond.