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

October 2024

23Oct

❓How can we use the principles of CST to help us understand the way to build a just and flourishing society for all human beings...

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

❓How can we use the principles of CST to help us understand the way to build a just and flourishing society for all human beings?

Join us tomorrow evening at St Anthony's and St Mark's Rutherglen for our second seminar on CST: "A Requirement of Justice and Charity: Striving for the Common Good and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching."

🗓️Thurs, 24th October
🕢7.30pm
📍St Anthony's Church, Mar Gardens, Rutherglen
👐All welcome!

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22Oct

The atmosphere has been terrific during this Second Assembly

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

The atmosphere has been terrific during this Second Assembly. Last year we were strangers and initially unsure of the process and so it took a bit of time for us to settle in, although we did do so. This year has been completely different. The bonds of friendship and trust were immediately renewed. We picked up where we left off and it has been wonderful sharing with people from almost every country in the world. We are very aware of the privilege and responsibility we have as Synodal delegates. There is a determination to do our best. There is a genuine openness to the Spirit. The experience fills us with hope for the future of the Church.
+Brian

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22Oct

Dunkeld Diocese held their annual Mission Day in Our Lady of Victories Dundee on Saturday 19th October

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

Dunkeld Diocese held their annual Mission Day in Our Lady of Victories Dundee on Saturday 19th October. The annual event coincides with Mission Sunday and involves people across the diocese coming together to discuss a topic related to the areas of mission, justice and peace, or caritas and to consider how they can respond.

The theme for this year was "Persecuted Christians" and attendees were joined on the day by their new bishop, Bishop Andrew McKenzie, and Canon Kevin Golden, Fr Mike Freyne and Fr Tobias Okoro. Two of our Diocesan Commissioners at Justice & Peace Scotland, Sue and Nick, were involved on the day, too.

If you have a good news story about any justice and peace related work happening in your parish, school or diocese, we want to hear about it!
Drop us a message at Office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk and we will share your stories to help inspire others.

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22Oct

We are in St Nicholas' Primary School in Broxburn about to deliver our workshop on the Journey of a Cotton T-shirt to their P6s

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

We are in St Nicholas' Primary School in Broxburn about to deliver our workshop on the Journey of a Cotton T-shirt to their P6s. 👕🔄

If you would like to book this input for Primary or Secondary, drop us an email at:
Office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk

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22Oct

Edinburgh: Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski gives Romero Lecture on Resilience in the Face of Injustice | ICN

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

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50897

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London, gave the following lecture on 'Romero and Ukraine: Resilience in the Face of Injustice' on Friday, 18 October in Lauriston Hall, of Edinburgh's Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart.INT...

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22Oct

Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico

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

https://www.ncronline.org/news/catholic-priest-and-indigenous-activist-p-rez-killed-2-gunmen-southern-mexico

Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers in southern Mexico, was killed on Sunday.

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21Oct

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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

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21Oct

'Dilexit nos': Pope to publish encyclical on Sacred Heart of Jesus - Vatican News

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

On Thursday, Pope Francis will publish a new encyclical focusing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the context of a world which seems to have lost its ...

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21Oct

Our 5th module began today with a Day of Recollection

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

Our 5th module began today with a Day of Recollection. We started with Mass of the Holy Spirit in St Peter’s Basilica, under the beautiful stain glass window of the Holy Spirit. I always find this an inspiring image, especially when we are seeking the Spirit’s guidance. After a meditation delivered by Fr Timothy Radcliffe we were given the draft Final Report to read in silence. I headed off to the Vatican Gardens which was a beautiful setting for pondering the text in silence. The afternoon consisted of Conversation in the Spirit within our Small Group. Tomorrow we begin discussing the text and proposing changes.
+Brian

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21Oct

The Synod in One minute - 10.21.24

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

https://youtu.be/WmJOeuATuOM?si=ZhUKlX8EJZV16PyO

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