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

September 2024

21Sep

Goodnight Facebook ❤️

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

Goodnight Facebook ❤️

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20Sep

Pope Francis grants approval for Medjugorje devotion - Vatican News

20 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-09/pope-francis-ddf-note-nulla-osta-approval-medjugorje-devotion.html

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with the assent of Pope Francis, grants approval for devotion linked to Medjugorje, recognizing the ...

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20Sep

Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions | Franciscan Media

20 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saints-andrew-kim-taegon-paul-chong-hasang-and-companions/

The Korean martyrs, including Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang, spread the gospel in their native land under extremely difficult circumstances. The holy companion martyrs include bishops, priests, and laity, some of whom where French missionaries.

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19Sep

‘Safe Zones’ at abortion clinics in England called ‘unnecessary’ by Catholic bishops

19 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-uk-and-ireland/2024/09/safe-zones-at-abortion-clinics-in-england-called-unnecessary-by-catholic-bishops

A new law in Great Britain will enact “safe access zones” outside abortion facilities in England and Wales on Oct. 31, a move the Catholic bishops’ conference calls “unnecessary and disproportionate.”

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18Sep

https://www.facebook.com/share/GT2iqtPGSErTxLxe/?mibextid=WC7FNe

18 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.facebook.com/share/GT2iqtPGSErTxLxe/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
Greetings from Zambia where I am visiting SCIAF partners and projects. It has taken just over 24 hours to reach our destination at Kebwe and, after a short rest, we joined the Holy Family Sisters for Mass.
St James reminded us that faith - our relationship with God - is not genuine unless we reach out to the poor and vulnerable in love. For Scottish Catholics SCIAF is our official agency through which we serve the world’s poor. Over the next few days I will experience Zambian dioceses and Caritas serving local communities. I hope that sharing inspiring examples of the Scottish and Zambian Churches cooperating in support of the poor will deepen your appreciation of the integral link between love of God and love of humanity.
+Brian

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18Sep

Pope's WYD message: Hope in the Lord and you will not grow weary - Vatican News

18 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-09/pope-to-young-people-walk-in-hope.html

Pope Francis releases his message for the 39th World Youth Day, and encourages young people to embrace life's challenges with hope and perseverance.

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16Sep

In time of war, Holy Land church's reopening a sign of hope

16 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://aleteia.org/2024/09/14/in-time-of-war-reopening-of-holy-land-church-is-sign-of-hope

Cardinal Pizzaballa rededicates 100-year-old temple where the Ark of the Covenant is said to have rested.

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16Sep

St Ninian: HIs Life and Ministry

16 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.antigonishdiocese.com/st-ninian-his-life-and-ministry/
Happy St Ninians Day to our friends in Nova Scotia 😀🙏

St. Ninian is the Patron of the Diocese of Antigonish. His Feast Day is Sept. 16. What else do we know of this early saint? The name of St. Ninian has been a part of our faith community since 1812, when the first Catholic chapel in Antigonish was renamed in his honour. Today St.

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14Sep

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14 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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14Sep

Unforgettable journey of missionary Pope to the ends of the Earth - Vatican News

14 Sep, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-09/pope-francis-asia-oceania-visit-editorial-conclusion.html

At the conclusion of Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Asia and Oceania, our Editorial Director offers his thoughts on the images and experiences that are ...

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