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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

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
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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It is with great sadness that Justice & Peace Scotland join the rest of the Catholic community and indeed the whole world in mourning the death of our beloved Pope Francis. A papacy that will never be forgotten and will continue to inspire all of us who strive for justice and peace for generations to come.

A pope of peace, of reconciliation, of the refugee, of the marginalised, of the prisoner, of the forgotten, and of the earth: may he rest in peace and rise in glory with the Risen Lord. 🤍

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✨ALLELUIA✨

Happy Easter to all from Justice & Peace Scotland.

📸 - Tomb of Jesus, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem.

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