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

February 2024

04Feb

Pope's February prayer intention: For the terminally ill - Vatican News

04 Feb, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/
As our country considers assisted suicide and euthanasia let us pray for a better option of care and accompaniment to those most in need not taking their lives but being with them in life, dying and death 🙏

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February 2024, and invites everyone to pray for the terminally ill and their families.

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04Feb

Raised to Serve: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

04 Feb, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://stpaulcenter.com/audio/sunday-bible-reflections/raised-to-serve-scott-hahn-reflects-on-the-fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/

In today’s First Reading, Job describes the futility of life before Christ.His lament reminds us of the curse of toil and death placed upon Adam following his original sin (see Genesis 3:17–19). Men and women are like slaves seeking shade, unable to find rest. Their lives are like the wind t

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02Feb

Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Dunkeld

02 Feb, 2024 | Elena Laden | SCPO News |

Pope Francis has nominated Fr. Martin Chambers as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Dunkeld, succeeding Bishop Stephen Robson, who retired due to health reasons.

02Feb

Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Dunkeld [Blogging]

02 Feb, 2024 | SCMO News |

January 2024

26Jan

58th World Day of Social Communications [Blogging]

26 Jan, 2024 | SCMO News |

26Jan

Bishops welcome release of Nicaraguan clergy [Blogging]

26 Jan, 2024 | SCMO News |

26Jan

“Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart” – Pope Francis’ address for the 58th World Day of Social Communications

26 Jan, 2024 | Anthony Horan | SCPO News |

“Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart” – Pope Francis’ address for the 58th World Day of Social Communications Ahead of the 58th World Day of Social Communications, which will be held on 12 May 2024, Pope Francis released a message on artificial intelligence and the wisdom of the heart. In his message, the Holy Father addresses the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information, communication, and societal foundations and acknowledges the excitement and disorientation caused by rapid technological innovations, prompting reflections on fundamental questions regarding human nature, uniqueness, and the future of humanity in the era of...

22Jan

VACANCY – Teacher of Religious Education – Holyrood RC High School, Edinburgh

22 Jan, 2024 | Suzanne Gilroy | SCES News |

LOCATION: Holy Rood High School, 55 Duddingston Road, West Edinburgh, EH15 3ST SALARY: £32,217 – £48,516 per year CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent POSITION TYPE: Full Time HOURS: 35 hours per week *Closing Date: 30/01/2024 Please APPLY ONLINE using link below: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs/teacher-religious-education-holy-rood-high-school-363707

16Jan

THIS IS OUR FAITH now ON SALE

16 Jan, 2024 | admin | SCES News |

THIS IS OUR FAITH is a significant new document which now governs the teaching of religious education in Scotland’s Catholic schools. This is the first religious education syllabus to be originated wholly in Scotland and designed to meet the needs of young people in Scotland. The Holy See’s granting of the Decree of Recognitio to […]

09Jan

Pope expresses deep concern about ongoing conflict in Middle East and deplores practice of surrogacy

09 Jan, 2024 | Anthony Horan | SCPO News |

Pope expresses deep concern about ongoing conflict in Middle East and deplores practice of surrogacy Pope Francis has expressed his deep concern about the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine and deplored the practice of “so-called surrogate motherhood” in his annual ‘State of the World’ address to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See. The pope opened his address by condemning the October 7 attacks on the Israeli people and renewed his condemnation of “this act and every instance of terrorism and extremism.” The pope also expressed deep sorrow at the death of tens of thousands of...