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

12th August 2026

12 August 2026

Statement from the Bishops of Scotland on the Funeral of Ann Widdecombe

Today, the Requiem Mass of Ann Widdecombe, the former Member of the UK Parliament and Government minister, has taken place at Buckfast Abbey, where she was a regular worshipper.

Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said:

“On behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, I offer our prayerful condolences to Ann’s family, friends and all who mourn her today. We join them in commending Ann’s soul to the loving mercy of God.

“Ann was a woman of sincere Catholic faith, sustained by prayer and the sacraments and was happy for her faith to be known publicly.’

“We pray that Christ welcomes her into the peace of His Kingdom."

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News from the Commissions and Agencies

February 2025

12Feb

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12 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

We are not born to kill!
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12Feb

Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: ‘Let us do penance for peace’

12 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

We are not born to kill!

Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.

12Feb

Bishop Keenan with the staff of the Safeguarding Office of the Holy See at a meeting today

12 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Bishop Keenan with the staff of the Safeguarding Office of the Holy See at a meeting today

12Feb

Bishop Keenan has met with the Holy Father during his visit to Rome

12 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Bishop Keenan has met with the Holy Father during his visit to Rome.

The Bishop of Paisley and the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland brought with him the prayers and warm regards of the people of the Diocese of Paisley and of Scotland.

12Feb

Bishop Keenan met with Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-Sik at the Dicastery for Clergy today on his trip to the Holy See as President...

12 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Bishop Keenan met with Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-Sik at the Dicastery for Clergy today on his trip to the Holy See as President of the Bishops’ Conference

11Feb

Pope Francis supports U.S

11 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-us-bishops-migration-deportation-human-dignity-righ.html

Pope Francis addresses a letter to the bishops of the United States, expressing his support for their efforts to protect the rights and dignity of ...

11Feb

Bishop Frank’s taking the leap… literally!

11 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

11Feb

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin didst prepare a worthy dwelling place for Thy Son, we humbly beseech Thee ...

11 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin didst prepare a worthy dwelling place for Thy Son, we humbly beseech Thee that we, who celebrate the apparition of the same Blessed Virgin, may obtain health of soul and body through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever and ever Amen

10Feb

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10 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

10Feb

Proclamation of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at the torchlight procession

10 Feb, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Proclamation of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at the torchlight procession