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

August 2024

01Aug

Pope’s August prayer intention: For political leaders - Vatican News

01 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-07/pope-s-august-prayer-intention-for-political-leaders.html

In his prayer intention for August, Pope Francis prays that political leaders may be at the service of their people.

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01Aug

Saint Alphonsus Liguori | Franciscan Media

01 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-alphonsus-liguori/

Saint Alphonsus Liguori was a great moral theologian as well as the founder of the Redemptorists. He wrote in the areas of spirituality and doctrine to the edification of his diocese and others.

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July 2024

31Jul

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24481129.olympics-sinister-humiliation-christians/

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24481129.olympics-sinister-humiliation-christians/

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31Jul

Statement from Archbishop of Liverpool after Southport attack | ICN

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50316
Our prayers are with the people of Southport, the victims and their families🙏

Archbishop Malcolm McMahon has appealed for prayers following yesterday's fatal attack on the children's dance class in Southport. The Archbishop says: "We hold in our thoughts and prayers all those involved in the Major Incident in Southport.For those who have been injure...

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31Jul

10 Elements of Ignatian Spirituality: An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality - IgnatianSpirituality.com

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/what-is-ignatian-spirituality/10-elements-of-ignatian-spirituality/

10 elements of Ignatian spirituality are introduced. Ignatian spirituality is a practical spirituality for our age.

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31Jul

Saint Ignatius of Loyola | Franciscan Media

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ignatius-of-loyola/

Founder of the Society of Jesus Ignatius of Loyola, like Francis of Assisi, had a conversion experience while recuperating from a serious illness. Being a military man, the Rule of Life that Saint Ignatius wrote for his followers shows the discipline and rigor of a soldier, but a soldier of faith wi...

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30Jul

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30 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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30Jul

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

30 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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29Jul

Press Release – ‘Do we want people who feel they are a burden to others to take their own lives?’ | Anscombe Bioethics

29 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.bioethics.org.uk/news-events/news-from-the-centre/press-release-do-we-want-people-who-feel-they-are-a-burden-to-others-to-take-their-own-lives/

Lord Falconer has drawn second place in the Ballot to present an ‘Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill’. The advocates of assisted suicide are once again bringing the debate back to Parliament.

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29Jul

Pope Francis: 'an applause for all grandparents!' - Vatican News

29 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-07/pope-francis-an-applause-for-all-grandparents.html

The Holy Father calls for a round of applause for all grandparents and for showing closeness and appreciation to all elderly people as the Church ...

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