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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

Habemus Papam

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LEO XIV

8th May 2025

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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland welcomes the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, as Pope Leo XIV. It asks all Catholics in Scotland to pray for the new Pope as he begins his ministry.

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

https://www.holyyear2025.org.uk

Click here to visit the Jubilee 2025 website

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. 

To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.

Amen

News from the Commissions and Agencies

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May 2025
❗THIS WEEK: Diocese of Motherwell Justice & Peace Relaunch

Join Bishop Toal as he invites parishioners from across the Diocese of Motherwell to a Justice & Peace Relaunch Event. Following a Mass in the Cathedral the new Motherwell Diocese Justice and Peace Commissioner, Paul Foley, along with Anne-Marie Clements from Justice & Peace Scotland will facilitate discussions on re-establishing and connecting justice and peace activity across the diocese. All with an interest in justice and peace are welcome and encouraged to come along!

🗓️Thurs 22nd May
⛪7.00PM - Mass celebrated by Bishop Toal, Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell
🕊️7.30PM - Relaunch Gathering, Diocesan Centre, Coursington Road, Motherwell

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🌱JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF LAUDATO SI

🌎Justice & Peace Scotland along with the Bishops' Conference of Scotland Care of Creation Office and various partner Christian organisations invite you to join us during Laudato Si Week 2025 for "Raising Hope", a special online event to celebrate the Jubilee Year and to reflect on a decade of Laudato Si and its legacy in light of the death of Pope Francis.

💚We are delighted to welcome Bishop John Arnold of Salford Diocese, the Spokesperson for the Environment of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. It will be a wonderful opportunity to listen and dialogue with Bishop John as we seek to read the signs of the times in the context of Laudato Si' and be Pilgrims of Hope.

🗓️Friday 30th May
🕖7.00PM - 8.30PM
⬇️Use the link in the comments to register and receive access.

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Habemus Papam! 🇻🇦

Our new pope, Leo XIV, quotes St Augustine in his opening address to the world.

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DIOCESE OF MOTHERWELL JUSTICE & PEACE

We are currently working alongside parishioners in Motherwell Diocese at the invitation of Bishop Toal to establish a Diocese of Motherwell Justice & Peace group.

All in the diocese who are interested in being part of this new initiative to work and pray for a fair and peaceful world are warmly invited to attend a mass and gathering later this month.

Any parishes who already have groups or individuals engaged in justice and peace work are encouraged to send representatives to the event.

DETAILS:
🗓️Thurs 22nd May
🕖7pm - Mass, 7.30pm - Gathering
⛪Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral followed by Diocesan Centre, Coursington Road, Motherwell.

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🇻🇦 On today's feast of St. Joseph the Worker, we can find inspiration in the intertwined stories of St. Joseph and Pope Francis. One was a man of the first century, labouring in a Nazareth workshop; the other, a 21st-century pope often called “the world’s parish priest,” labouring in the vineyard of the Lord.

🤍 Both taught by example that true greatness is found in humility and faithfulness. Pope Francis’ passing is felt in many hearts, but his legacy shines brightly. In his gentle smile, his tireless service, and his unwavering devotion to St. Joseph, we see the enduring power of quiet holiness that St Joseph himself embodied in his devotion to the Holy Family and to the Lord.

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April 2025
🕊Almost every time he spoke, Pope Francis rejected war, advocated for disarmament and promoted fraternity and peace. His final acts were to offer his own earthly suffering for that cause.

May we be forever be inspired by him, striving unceasingly to realise his vision for God's love, justice, and peace to engulf the world.

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💚In Memory of Pope Francis: Celebrating 10 Years of Laudato Si' - Raising Hope for Climate Justice

🌱One of the legacies of Francis' papacy will be his groundbreaking encyclical Laudato Si. We are delighted to join Christian organisations from across the country to co-sponsor a webinar tomorrow evening to mark its 10-year anniversary.

🌎Join us on Wednesday 23rd April from 7.30-9pm for presentations and discussions organised by Laudato Si Animators in Scotland and the Laudato Si Movement to celebrate Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, and find out how you can take action for climate justice and carry on the Holy Father's work.

🗨️Speakers include Lorna Gold, Executive Director of Laudato Si’ Movement; Ben Wilson, Director of Public Engagement at SCIAF; James Buchanan, Climate Finance Campaign Manager at Laudato Si’ Movement; and Claudia Melis from Focolare.

👇Register to receive the joining information via the link in the comments below.

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