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.

EVENTS

Westminster debate and vote on Assisted Dying – Friday 29^th November.

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland and the Catholic Parliamentary Office have commissioned this short documentary. Please WATCH & SHARE with friends, family, and particularly your local MP and MSPs.

"Do No Harm” is a short documentary which highlights some of the grave concerns around proposals to legalise assisted dying in the UK and Scottish Parliaments.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi3S2yp3hjY

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1029444718?share=copy

Please remember to share the documentary with family and friends, and on social media, and please use the hashtags #DoNoHarm and #RaiseYourVoice

Read the joint Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland on Assisted Suicide: AS-Plenary-2024-Statement-FINAL.pdf

BISHOPS RELEASE STATEMENT ON FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION AND JUST TRANSITION

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 the COP29 climate summit taking place in Azerbaijan from 11th – 22nd November, calls on Scotland to play its role in realising the common good by participating in a swift transition away from fossil fuels to protect people and our planet, both now and in the future, from further global warming caused by fossil fuel extraction. Crucially, in recognising the workers and communities in Scotland who rely on fossil fuel industries for their livelihood, the statement emphasises that any such transition must have justice at its core and ensure that no one is left behind, particularly those currently employed in this sector who must be ensured secure work in the move towards renewables. The full text of the statement can be downloaded here.

News from the Commissions and Agencies

May 2024

14May

Saint Matthias | Franciscan Media

14 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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

Acts of the Apostles records that Saint Matthias was selected by the early Church to replace Judas Iscariot in the ranks of the apostles. We know little more about him except that he was a witness to Jesus from his baptism to his ascension.

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13May

Our Lady of Fatima | Franciscan Media

13 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/our-lady-of-fatima/

Like the apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes, this appearance was not given to Church officials, but to children. Through them, Mary requested that the Church spread devotion to the rosary to all the faithful.

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12May

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

12 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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12May

🔎 youtube come down o love divine – Google Søgning

12 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube come down o love divine&sca_esv=c2f96fb7793eaf7e&source=hp&ei=j6hAZuqwJ9WDxc8PsoChuAE&iflsig=AL9hbdgAAAAAZkC2n5L2HvwJ7zWcyQ3ti1Y8mCXM_hyK&oq=youtube come down o &gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:727cd456,vid:6HPKL1wOVXk,st:0

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12May

Lord's Day Reflection: 'Go and Proclaim' - Vatican News

12 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-05/gospel-reflection-seventh-sunday-easter-year-c.html

As the Church marks the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: "Go and ...

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12May

Lord's Day Reflection: 'Go and Proclaim' - Vatican News

12 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-05/gospel-reflection-seventh-sunday-easter-year-c.html

As the Church marks the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: "Go and ...

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12May

Pope: Holy See ready to facilitate exchange of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war - Vatican News

12 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-05/pope-francis-appeal-exchane-prisoner-russia-ukraine.html

Pope Francis renews his appeal for an exchange of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war, assuring the Holy See’s readiness to facilitate efforts in ...

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11May

World Communications Day is this Sunday (12 May)

11 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

World Communications Day is this Sunday (12 May).

?? Thanks to all parish volunteers who assist clergy with social media, websites and newsletters!

?? A letter from Bishop Toal (Motherwell Diocese) President of the National Communications Commission, is available on our website, along with the Holy Father's message.

?? A special collection is scheduled for Masses this weekend for the apostolate of communications, which helps fund the Catholic Media Office.

?? Keep up to date with new & events in the Archdiocese via www.archedinburgh.org/new-events and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube.

?? Our communications officer is Matt Meade. Parishes are encouraged to contact him for any comms assistance at matthew.meade@staned.org.uk | 07833 208 211.

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10May

Home 2024 - Laudato Si Week

10 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://laudatosiweek.org/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2024-05-09&utm_campaign=May Laudato Si Week new Board

Seeds of Hope May 19-26, 2024 Download the Celebration Guide to fully experience this Laudato Si’ Week Download it here This Laudato Si’ Week and Pentecost, let us gather in community to contemplate and nurture seeds of hope for our “suffering planet” (LD 2). Laudate Deum is a reminder about...

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09May

'I will remain faithful': The love of Sr. Nijole Sadunaite

09 May, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.ncronline.org/news/i-will-remain-faithful-love-sr-nijole-sadunaite Inspiring faith!

n an interview a year before her death, Sr. Nijole Sadunaite recounted her time in a Soviet prison camp, seeming to dismiss years of persecution as nothing too out of the ordinary.

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