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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

Pope Francis RIP


17th December 1936 – 21st April 2025

May he rest in peace


Message of Bishop Keenan President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

It was with deep sadness that we woke to the news that Pope Francis has died and we share in the sense of loss of millions of people across the world. It is a consolation to us that he went to the LORD on Easter Monday and the great Easter Day as a sort of first fruits of the salvation which the Risen Christ shares with His Church.

We thank GOD for the Pope’s service which was always human and humble in its informal style and with a message of GOD’s universal love and unconditional mercy that brought hope to so many.

A man of the poor who lived simply, Pope Francis was a voice for the voiceless and all those who find themselves on the margins in our world. A man of peace, he called the Church to listen to everyone, to move forward together as a family, to find a conciliatory approach to those of different beliefs and lifestyles, for an end to conflicts across the world and for the care of Creation as GOD’s precious gift to humanity.

He gave of himself to the end, offering up his final illness with serenity, his last acts being to visit Rome’s prison on Holy Thursday and to wish the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s a Happy Easter.

We pray he will be enjoying the full fruits of the Resurrection, resting from his work, his good deeds going with him.
May he rest in peace.
Bishop John Keenan

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.

Members of The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. 

To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.

Amen

News from the Commissions and Agencies

April 2024
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Dear Supporters of Justice and Peace Scotland,

We are pleased to let you know that booking is NOW OPEN and the programme of events for the visit of Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, has now been confirmed. You are invited to join Justice & Peace Scotland, SCIAF, and the Archdiocese of Glasgow on Friday 26th April for two events in Fr Gabriel's company.

Join us first for "Hope For Peace in Gaza: A Conversation With Fr Gabriel Romanelli" which will consist of a keynote address by Fr Gabriel followed by a discussion panel and Q&A. Panellists will include Archbishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow and President of Justice & Peace Scotland, and Rev. Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (other panellists still to be confirmed). After the talk, we will make our way to St Andrew's Cathedral for Celebration of Holy Mass with Fr Gabriel and the Archbishop. All details including address and timings are in the flyer below. Book your place by clicking on the flyer, or by clicking here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hope-for-peace-in-gaza-a-conversation-with-fr-gabriel-romanelli-tickets-876630554587?aff=oddtdtcreator



Although the events marking Fr Gabriel's visit are free to attend, booking for the talk and Q&A is essential to allow us to monitor numbers. Registration will take place on the day to ensure those who have booked are admitted. There is no registration required for the mass. If you wish to attend the mass only, then please do not register, as this will reduce the available places at the talk.

We encourage as many of you to attend both events as possible to show our solidarity and support with Fr Gabriel and his community at this time of conflict and violence in The Holy Land, and ask you to please share the details of his visit with friends, family, and in your own networks.

We look forward to welcoming you on the 26th April.

In Peace,

Justice and Peace Scotland (The National Commission for Justice and Peace)


Join us at Trades Hall as we listen to Fr. Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, speak about his hopes for peace.

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