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."

Contact:

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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
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Tel: 01236 764061
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News from the Commissions and Agencies

February 2025

04Feb

Photos from Justice & Peace Scotland's post

04 Feb, 2025 | Justice & Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

👕Where does your t-shirt come from and who makes it?

🌏We had a wonderful afternoon in St Joseph's Primary, Inverness, mapping the Journey of a Cotton T-Shirt from the USA to Bangladesh to Spain to Scotland to Kenya!

🇻🇦In Laudato Si Pope Francis urges us to think about our consumption habits and the impact they have on people and planet. Justice & Peace Scotland offer our Journey of a Cotton T-Shirt workshop to explore these issues and investigate what the connection is between the Pope's message and the contents of our wardrobe!

📩Get in touch to find out more and book a free visit today.

03Feb

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

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03Feb

The February 2025 'Safeguarding Matters' newsletter features the story of a victim and his remarkable journey to becoming a surv...

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

The February 2025 'Safeguarding Matters' newsletter features the story of a victim and his remarkable journey to becoming a survivor. It also features:
🔹learning from Safeguarding Self-Evaluation
🔹report on 2024 National Safeguarding Conference
🔹SCSSA Webinars
🔹notice of the 2025 Safeguarding Day for Religious
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Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Archdiocese of GlasgowDiocese of Galloway RC Diocese of Aberdeen Diocese of Paisley Diocese of Argyll & the Isles Motherwell Diocese Bishops' Conference of Scotland

03Feb

Photos from Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh's post

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

03Feb

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

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

Bishop Nowakowski from UK opened a new parish yesterday in Ukraine

Ukraine, Sunday 3 February 2025 Divine Liturgy in a recently built parish in one of the suburbs of Ivano-Frankivsk. It was a very meaningful spiritual experience to pray with these people whose sons and daughters, husbands and fathers are defending Ukraine.

03Feb

Photos from Motherwell Diocese's post

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

03Feb

The blessing of St. Blaise

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

https://www.simplycatholic.com/the-blessing-of-st-blaise/

Although separated by customs, language, politics and more, Catholics around the world celebrate many of the same God-inspired devotional acts, practices and rituals handed down through the centuries by Holy Mother Church. Such a devotion

01Feb

On the Feast of the Presentation, this Holy Year celebration of Religious Life Let’s give thanks for the Religious priests, sist...

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

On the Feast of the Presentation, this Holy Year celebration of Religious Life Let’s give thanks for the Religious priests, sisters and brothers who have served the Church in Scotland in the past, in the present and in the future. We need them🙏

01Feb

Photos from Diocese of Argyll & the Isles's post

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

January 2025

31Jan

The Diocese of Paisley Podcast | Tommy Burns - The Cause for Canonisation: Patrick O'Hara looks at the possible opening of a Cau...

31 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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The Diocese of Paisley Podcast | Tommy Burns - The Cause for Canonisation: Patrick O'Hara looks at the possible opening of a Cause for Canonisation of Scottish football legend.

Featuring Patrick O'Hara; Christopher McLaughlin - Tommy Burns Cause for Canonisation coordinating team. To contact the Tommy Burns Cause for Canonisation coordinating team please email: [email protected].