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

November 2024

05Nov

This promises to be an insightful and interesting talk if you are in or around the Glasgow area and are free on Thursday evening...

05 Nov, 2024 | Justice and Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

This promises to be an insightful and interesting talk if you are in or around the Glasgow area and are free on Thursday evening!

This week we welcome the Newman Association's lecturer and distinguished guest. Professor Mary McAleese - 8th President of Ireland and Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin - will speak on "Human Rights and Church Law". Thursday 7th November at 7.30 in the Immaculate Conception Church hall. All welcome. (Please share this post for us)

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04Nov

At the Bishops’ Conference November meeting Bishop Keenan was elected president of the Conference Bishop McGee vice-president an...

04 Nov, 2024 | Justice and Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

At the Bishops’ Conference November meeting Bishop Keenan was elected president of the Conference Bishop McGee vice-president and Bishop McKenzie episcopal secretary. Many thanks to Bishop Gilbert who retired as president. 🙏

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02Nov

Today, on this All Souls’ Day, we pray for all the faithful departed that they may find eternal rest in the kingdom of Heaven

02 Nov, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today, on this All Souls’ Day, we pray for all the faithful departed that they may find eternal rest in the kingdom of Heaven.

Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord,
and, as our faith in your Son,
raised from the dead, is deepened,
so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants
also find new strength.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

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01Nov

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01 Nov, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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October 2024

30Oct

The Pilot Annual Report on Safeguarding by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors just launched

30 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Pilot Annual Report on Safeguarding by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors just launched. The Report was made at the request of Pope Francis in 2022: “I would like you, on an annual basis, to prepare for me a report on the Church’s initiatives for the protection of minors and vulnerable adults... This report will be a factor of transparency and accountability and — I hope — will provide a clear audit of our progress in this effort.” The Annual Report offers an analysis of several Church entities and includes:
- A detailed profile;
- A Safeguarding overview;
- The Commission’s critical observations of the Safeguarding challenges faced;
- The Commission’s ensuing recommendations

The Report details the progress as well as the existing gaps in Safeguarding procedures and protocols. Read the complete Annual Report through the link https://www.tutelaminorum.org/annual-report/

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30Oct

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29Oct

Archbishop praises Welsh Parliament’s rejection of motion to legalize assisted suicide - Scottish Catholic Guardian

29 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://scottishcatholicguardian.co.uk/2024/10/28/archbishop-praises-welsh-parliaments-rejection-of-motion-to-legalize-assisted-suicide/

Archbishop Mark O’Toole of the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. / Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk London, England, Oct 28, 2024 / 11:15 am (CNA). A leading archbishop from Wales said he is “pleased” that the Welsh assembly has rejected a motion to legalize assisted suicide, highlighting suppo...

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28Oct

Meet ‘Luce’: The Vatican’s cartoon mascot for Jubilee 2025

28 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/260129/meet-luce-the-vatican-s-cartoon-mascot-for-jubilee-2025

The mascot, named Luce — which means “light” in Italian — is intended to engage a younger audience and guide visitors through the holy year.

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28Oct

Saints Simon and Jude | Franciscan Media

28 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saints-simon-and-jude/

Legend has it that Saints Simon and Jude traveled to Persia together where they were both martyred. This may explain why they share the same feast day. Saint Simon is usually referred to as "the Zealot,” and Saint Jude, also known as Thaddeus, is often considered the brother of Saint James the Les...

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28Oct

⛪MASS FOR COP29

28 Oct, 2024 | Justice and Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

⛪MASS FOR COP29

Join us to pray for the success of the upcoming United Nations Climate Summit taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11th - Nov 22nd. COP29 will see leaders and activists gathering from all over the world to address the climate crisis.

We will come together on Thursday 14th November in Glasgow to pray that they may make decisions and advance actions that prioritise people and planet and that safeguard our common home. 🌎💚

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