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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

Letter to Prime Minister 230726

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News from the Commissions and Agencies

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November 2025
Recently, over 160 people from across Scotland gathered for our National Family Conference, a joyful day of faith, reflection, and community as we celebrated the vocation of family life.

We began with an inspiring keynote from John and Angela Deighan, who offered a hopeful vision for living a vibrant Catholic family life today. Later, we were joined via Zoom by Chris Stefanick, who shared his encouraging message, “Rebuild My Domestic Church”, inviting us to renew faith within our homes.

Throughout the day, children and young people enjoyed dedicated activities, making it a true gathering for the whole family.

The conference concluded beautifully with Holy Mass in the Cathedral, giving thanks to God for the gift of our families and the grace of the day.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, travelled, volunteered, supported, and prayed with us. Your presence made this a day filled with hope and encouragement.









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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland has a new Coat of Arms created by one of the oldest heraldic courts in the world.





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All Souls Day
We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him.


The beautiful memorial song, used in funerals, by Ernest Sands.Why not give remembrance in the comments below of someone you would dedicate this hymn to?The ...
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Today is the Solemnity of All Saints. We honour the holy men and women who inspire us to live lives of faith, hope, and love.

All Saints, pray for us!
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58 years of legal abortion. 11 million unborn children killed. This tragedy cannot go unmarked. A big thank you to the many of you who joined SPUC in central Glasgow last night to remember the innocents who never got a chance at life beyond the womb 🕯💙

There will be a full report on the Candlelight Procession in this weekend's Heartbeat (youtube.com/@spuctv)
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A historic step for global solidarity!

This week the First Minister announced support for the “Cancel Debt, Choose Hope” campaign.

SCIAF's Advocacy Manager Line Christensen says:

"Debt is not just about money, it is about people, their health, education, and future. It is about justice. Scotland is showing that the voices of the Global South matter and I am so pleased with this commitment to Debt Justice."

Sign the petition today: https://campaign.sciaf.org.uk/canceldebt?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_3jxsvwtfn2
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