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

December 2024

14Dec

Saint John of the Cross | Franciscan Media

14 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-of-the-cross/

Saint John of the Cross was a 16th century reformer of the Carmelite way of life. Together with Saint Teresa of Avila, he lived the primitive Rule of their Order, and paid a dear price for his commitment to reform and authentic living. Saint John of the Cross died in 1591.

14Dec

🎄Looking to gift an exciting experience this Christmas?

14 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

🎄Looking to gift an exciting experience this Christmas?

Tickets are now available for a special film premiere with Ricky Ross!

At the GFT on Thursday 16th January, we will be launching our new movie ‘Dignity’ which features the frontman from Deacon Blue, and hosting a Q&A with Ricky afterwards. It’s not to be missed!

Reserve your space today: https://pulse.ly/9vkbpakrin

13Dec

Aid to the Church in Need | Persecuted and Forgotten?

13 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://acnuk.org/pf-edition-2024/?srsltid=AfmBOooj1Dk1OOSnr7nRX55dYOU2DKK2Vy4InRYq9gT5qp59a-dZm9Az

Persecuted and Forgotten? 2024 edition A report of Christians Persecution and Oppression in the World 2022 - 2024 Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24 summarises the findings of ACN’s continued research, assessing recent patterns of violence and persec...

13Dec

Saint Lucy | Franciscan Media

13 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-lucy/
For all those suffering from failing eyesight and illnesses🙏

Little is known about Saint Lucy except that she had taken a vow of virginity, and that she was martyred in 304. Yet devotion to her sprung up in the early Church, and she is mentioned among the martyrs in the first Eucharistic Prayer.

12Dec

Catholic to represent King at Church of Scotland General Assembly

12 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/catholic-to-represent-king-at-church-of-scotland-general-assembly-tctvzl530

Lady Elish Angiolini, who was born in Glasgow and has Irish heritage, says her appointment as Lord High Commissioner is a “fabulously significant gesture”

12Dec

Lady Elish Angiolini appointed as Lord High Commissioner to the 2025 General Assembly

12 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/articles/

A trailblazing lawyer who was Scotland’s first female Lord Advocate has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the 2025 General Assembly of the...

12Dec

Jubilee 2025 Opening Mass with the Holy Father in St Peter's Square on December 24 at 7pm

12 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en/notizie/comunicati/2024/Giubileo-24-dicembre-alle-19-messa-apertura-con-santo-padre-piazza-san-pietro.html#:~:text=The%202025%20Jubilee%20will%20officially,the%20Holy%20Door%20will%20follow.

The 2025 Jubilee will officially open on December 24, 2024, at 7pm with a Mass presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square. The rite of the ...

12Dec

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Experience of Cuauhtlatohuac

12 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/our-lady-of-guadalupe/

The Blessed Virgin’s appearance at Tepeyac to Saint Juan Diego in 1531, was the beginning of a beautiful story of God’s and Mary’s love and care for the peoples of Mexico. As Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Blessed Virgin was named patroness of all of the Americas in 2003.

12Dec

The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh runs a Diploma in Catechetics that begins in January

12 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh runs a Diploma in Catechetics that begins in January. All are welcome to register.

11Dec

Loreto or Bust: U.S

11 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.ncregister.com/features/loreto-or-bust-bishop-kevin-rhoades
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Loreto

What began as a simple pilgrimage to the Holy House of Loreto for Bishop Kevin Rhoades turned into a memorable Marian ordeal.