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

05Aug

Holy See ‘deplores’ offence to Christians in Opening Ceremony - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-08/holy-see-deplores-offence-to-christians-in-opening-ceremony.html

The Holy See expresses sadness over some of the scenes in the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games, saying that “at a prestigious event where ...

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04Aug

Endurance Test: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

https://stpaulcenter.com/audio/sunday-bible-reflections/endurance-test-scott-hahn-reflects-on-the-eighteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/

The journey of discipleship is a lifelong exodus from the slavery of sin and death to the holiness of truth on Mount Zion, the promised land of eternal life.The road can get rough. And when it does, we can be tempted to complain like the Israelites in this week’s First Reading.We have to s

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04Aug

Are you a priest, religious sister or brother with responsibility for safeguarding in a Catholic community in Scotland?

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

Are you a priest, religious sister or brother with responsibility for safeguarding in a Catholic community in Scotland? If so, please BOOK YOUR PLACE at the National Safeguarding Conference which takes place on Saturday 16th November 2024 in Glasgow. You can attend IN PERSON or ONLINE. Details & Booking Form here: https://bit.ly/4bTXNyZ or SCAN the QR code on the image.
RC Diocese of Aberdeen Diocese of Paisley Diocese of Argyll & the Isles Galloway Diocese Motherwell Diocese Archdiocese of Glasgow Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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03Aug

https://www.usccb.org/about/justice-peace-and-human-development/upload/Eucharist.pdf

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

https://www.usccb.org/about/justice-peace-and-human-development/upload/Eucharist.pdf
A reflection for this Sunday

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01Aug

Pope to altar servers: ‘Share Jesus with others’ - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-07/pope-to-altar-servers-share-your-being-with-jesus-with-others.html

Pope Francis encourages participants in the International Pilgrimage of Altar Servers to share Jesus’ Eucharistic love with those in need.

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01Aug

Season of Creation

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

https://seasonofcreation.org/

The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together.

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01Aug

Pope’s August prayer intention: For political leaders - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-07/pope-s-august-prayer-intention-for-political-leaders.html

In his prayer intention for August, Pope Francis prays that political leaders may be at the service of their people.

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01Aug

Saint Alphonsus Liguori | Franciscan Media

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

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

Saint Alphonsus Liguori was a great moral theologian as well as the founder of the Redemptorists. He wrote in the areas of spirituality and doctrine to the edification of his diocese and others.

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July 2024

31Jul

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24481129.olympics-sinister-humiliation-christians/

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24481129.olympics-sinister-humiliation-christians/

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31Jul

Statement from Archbishop of Liverpool after Southport attack | ICN

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50316
Our prayers are with the people of Southport, the victims and their families🙏

Archbishop Malcolm McMahon has appealed for prayers following yesterday's fatal attack on the children's dance class in Southport. The Archbishop says: "We hold in our thoughts and prayers all those involved in the Major Incident in Southport.For those who have been injure...

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