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

02Oct

Photos from Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency's post

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

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02Oct

The Pope also asked everyone to observe October 7 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world and an end to violence

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

The Pope also asked everyone to observe October 7 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world and an end to violence.

At the opening Mass of the @Synod, Pope Francis announces that he will go to the Basilica of St. Mary Major on October 6 to offer a prayer of supplication for peace to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to recite the Rosary.

The Pope also asked everyone to observe October 7 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world and an end to violence.

"Let us resume this ecclesial journey with our gaze turned toward the world, because the Christian community is always at the service of humanity, to proclaim the joy of the Gospel to all. This is needed, especially in this dramatic hour of our history, as the winds of war and the flames of violence continue to upheave entire peoples and nations," he said.

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02Oct

End the British Government's cruel two-child benefit cap | SPUC

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

End the British Government's
cruel two-child benefit cap- SIGN THE PETITION

Did you know that BPAS, one of Britain's biggest abortion providers, has identified that the Government’s punitive two-child Universal Credit limit is “a significant factor” in many women deciding to abort their child?

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02Oct

Doctors express strong opposition to assisted suicide

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

Doctors express strong opposition to assisted suicide. 82% of doctors responding to the Scottish Parliament Health Committee’s detailed call for views on proposals to legalise assisted suicide have stated that they are ‘strongly opposed’ to the plans. Please let your MSPs know about this. More information on how to do this at: https://rcpolitics.org/assisted-suicide/

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02Oct

❓How does Catholic Social Teaching enable us to address the most pressing issues of our time?

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

❓How does Catholic Social Teaching enable us to address the most pressing issues of our time?
❓What does Scripture and Tradition teach us about human dignity and how should we apply this in the socio-political world?

If you are in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang area, join us at St Anthony's and St Mark's Rutherglen tomorrow evening for our first of three workshops on "the Church's best kept secret".

🗓️Thurs, Oct 3rd
🕢7.30pm
📍St Anthony's Church, Mar Gardens, Rutherglen
👐All welcome!

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01Oct

As the violence in the Middle East continues to escalate, Justice & Peace Scotland reissue our call for a ceasefire now

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

As the violence in the Middle East continues to escalate, Justice & Peace Scotland reissue our call for a ceasefire now.

Please join us in praying for peace and security for all across the region and for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza. 🙏

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01Oct

DEI VERBUM - Video 3

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

This is "DEI VERBUM - Video 3" by Being Catholic TV on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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01Oct

LUMEN GENTIUM - Video 4

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

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SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM - Video 2

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

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01Oct

INTRODUCTORY VIDEO - Video 1

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

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