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.

Members of The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

23rd July 2026

23 July 2026

Catholic Bishops of Scotland Offer Congratulations to the New Prime Minister

The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have written to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, offering their congratulations on his appointment and assuring him of their prayers and good wishes as he begins this important public service.

As a Catholic, the Prime Minister will be familiar with the Church’s enduring commitment to the dignity of every human person and to the promotion of the common good – principles which lie at the heart of Catholic social teaching. We hope these values will underpin his leadership, particularly in serving the poor, the vulnerable and those on the margins of society, and in advancing the cause of peace, justice and reconciliation both at home and abroad.

We assure the Prime Minister of our prayers for wisdom, courage and integrity as he undertakes the responsibilities of this high office. We look forward to working constructively with him and his Government on the many issues that affect the lives and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, and we pray that the United Kingdom will continue to use its influence in the service of peace, justice and human dignity throughout the world.

Bishop John Keenan

President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Contact:

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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
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News from the Commissions and Agencies

July 2026

28Jul

Please join us in prayer following the distressing news from Medjugorje, where two statues of Our Lady were vandalised and the o...

28 Jul, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Please join us in prayer following the distressing news from Medjugorje, where two statues of Our Lady were vandalised and the outdoor altar at St James’ Church was set on fire.

We pray for the parish of St James, for all those who make pilgrimage to Medjugorje, and for everyone affected by this act of desecration. We also pray for the people responsible, that their heart may be touched by God’s mercy and led to repentance and peace.

May Our Lady, Queen of Peace, continue to watch over Medjugorje and all who seek her Son through prayer.

28Jul

Please join us in prayer following the distressing news from Medjugorje, where two statues of Our Lady were vandalised and the o...

28 Jul, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

28Jul

Gospel

28 Jul, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Gospel
Matthew 13:36-43
‘Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.’

At that time: Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, ‘Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.’ He answered, ‘The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.’

27Jul

It's time to build a fairer world and remove the hurdles to justice

27 Jul, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

It's time to build a fairer world and remove the hurdles to justice.

Commonwealth countries face the constant hurdle of debt and it’s getting worse every year. They need to pay debts back at a much higher rate, meaning there’s little left to spend on things like health and education.

These hurdles represent unjust debt. And it’s not hard to imagine what happened: higher hurdles for many of SCIAF’s partner countries made it impossible to run a fair race.

Cancel debt. Please watch and share this video today.

To find out more, visit: sciaf.org.uk/debt

27Jul

Medjugorje Mass | 27 July 2026

27 Jul, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Medjugorje Mass | 27 July 2026
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27Jul

We are saddened to share the news that Canon Leo Glancy has died, aged 87

27 Jul, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

We are saddened to share the news that Canon Leo Glancy has died, aged 87.

He was ordained in St Mary's Cathedral in 1963 by Cardinal Gray and began ministry as a curate at St Francis Xavier's in Falkirk. He volunteered for missionary work in Nigeria from 1968-1971 and played a pivotal role in rebuilding the Catholic community in Gombe after the devastation of unrest, restoring the parish and helping it flourish once again.

Canon Glancy faithfully served the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh for more than six decades.

His parishes included St Mary’s Cathedral; Our Lady’s, Currie; St Mary’s, Haddington; St Catherine’s, Edinburgh; Christ the King and Sacred Heart, Grangemouth. He also served as Spiritual Director at the former Gillis Seminary.

He was latterly living at Nazareth House in Glasgow and died in Gartnavel Hospital on Thursday. We give thanks for Canon Glancy's long and devoted priestly ministry, and we commend him to the mercy of God.

Please keep him, his family, friends and all who mourn him in your prayers. May he rest in peace.

[Image: Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Primary, Grangemouth, in 2013, the year he celebrated his Golden Anniversary, by Gary Hutchison.]

27Jul

Holy Mass of Monday of the Seventeenth Week of Ordinary Time | 27 July 2026

27 Jul, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Holy Mass of Monday of the Seventeenth Week of Ordinary Time | 27 July 2026
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27Jul

Gospel

27 Jul, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Gospel
Matthew 13:31-35
‘The mustard seed becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.’

At that time: Jesus put another parable before the crowd, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.’
He told them another parable. ‘The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.’
All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet: ‘I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.’

26Jul

Holy Mass of the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time | 26 July 2026

26 Jul, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Holy Mass of the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time | 26 July 2026
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26Jul

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26 Jul, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today we celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

Grandparents and older people are a precious gift to our families, our parishes and our communities. Their faith, wisdom and witness continue to inspire each new generation.

Join us this afternoon for Holy Mass, celebrated by Bishop John Keenan, at 3.00pm in Carfin Grotto as we celebrate this special day together.

Everyone is warmly welcome.
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