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

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August 2024

25Aug

A Choice to Make: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

25 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://stpaulcenter.com/audio/sunday-bible-reflections/a-choice-to-make-scott-hahn-reflects-on-the-twenty-first-sunday-in-ordinary-time/

This Sunday’s Mass readings conclude a four-week meditation on the Eucharist.The Twelve Apostles in today’s Gospel are asked to make a choice—either to believe and accept the New Covenant He offers in His Body and Blood or return to their former ways of life.

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24Aug

The official logo of the synodal path

24 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.synod.va/en/news/the-official-logo-of-the-synodal-path.html

The official logo of the synodal path

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24Aug

Emphasis on women and accountability in document for second Synod session

24 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://demo.tilmaplatform.com/news
A brief summary of the working document for the Synod in Rome this October. Bishop McGee will lead a meeting of diocesan reps this week, listening to their diocesan voices, to help him prepare as the representative of the Catholic Church in Scotland.

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24Aug

Saint Bartholomew | Franciscan Media

24 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bartholomew/

We know nothing about Saint Bartholomew except that he was one of the original twelve apostles. If he is the man called Nathanael, then we know he is from Cana in Galilee—but that still doesn’t tell us much. But knowing that he gave his life in the service of the faith is enough.

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22Aug

Hail, Queen of Heaven (the ocean star!) | Songs to Mary | Emmaus Music

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

https://youtu.be/hdAUjsQJGI8?si=yYD0CQhJPWA-BSaI

Recorded by Emmaus Music: https://www.youtube.com/EmmausMusic The instrumental version of this beautiful hymn can be found here: https://youtu.be/-tOC0v_jvjo...

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21Aug

Photos from North Lanarkshire Council's post

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

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21Aug

VENERABLE MARGARET SINCLAIR PILGRIMAGE

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

VENERABLE MARGARET SINCLAIR PILGRIMAGE
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, COWGATE, EDINBURGH
SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2024

12.30pm - 1.30pm Goods and Candles for Sale, Teas and coffee

1.30pm – 2.30pm Holy Hour (Exposition, Rosary, Benediction, Confessions)

2.45pm – 3.15pm Individual Priestly Blessings at the Shrine of the
Venerable Margaret Sinclair

3.30pm – 4.15pm Reflection on the Venerable Margaret Sinclair
Novena Prayers
Presentation from Pupils of Sinclair Academy

4.30pm Holy Mass (Sung Mass)

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21Aug

Saint Pius X | Franciscan Media

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

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-pius-x/

A man of humble background, and wanting to maintain a simple lifestyle, Saint Pius X endured the trappings of the papacy as best he could.

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21Aug

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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

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20Aug

The Unintended Consequences

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

https://youtu.be/TmUVl0Tztqg?si=8fvyX6ESR76BysKW
Provide palliative care and protect the vulnerable 🙏

What happens if the Scottish Parliament decides to legalise assisted suicide. What can we learn from other countries that have already gone down this path?A...

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