The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Scottish Parliament to reject all institutional conscientious objection amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Every organisation has guiding values that shape its mission and practice and, for many faith‑based organisations, including Catholic hospices and care homes, these values are fundamentally incompatible with …
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has expressed deep concern over the Scottish Government’s response to proposed amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. The amendments, tabled by John Mason MSP and Paul O’Kane MSP, seek to introduce provisions allowing organisations—including hospices, care homes, and faith‑based institutions—to exercise conscientious objection. In its response to these reasonable amendments, …
Please find below this week’s media update, kindly provided by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Office of Communications and Evangelisation. The briefing includes coverage from Scotland and the wider UK, together with Vatican and international developments. Please click on the link in each item to be taken to the full article. SCOTLAND Scottish bishops urge politicians to reject assisted suicide …
Monday 9th March 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot of life around our diocese. St. James’, Kinross Alpha begins with the first session at St. James’ in Kinross on Friday 13th March, 6.30-8.00pm in the church hall. Everyone is invited! Each session begins with …
By Anthony HoranDirector, Catholic Parliamentary Office Why MSPs Must Reject Assisted Suicide Scotland stands at a pivotal moment. As Parliament prepares to vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, we must ask what kind of society we want to be. Though presented as compassionate and carefully controlled, this legislation would cross an irreversible moral and legal …
March 2026For disarmament and peace:Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament,and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
JUSTICE & PEACE SCOTLAND AND JUSTICE & PEACE EUROPESTATEMENT ON THE ESCALATION OF CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST Justice & Peace Scotland condemns the recent military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, as well as the retaliatory attacks occurring across Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Israel. This cycle of violence only serves to spread …
Alpha Course starting in MarchSt. James’ in Kinross will be hosting an Alpha course this Lent, with the first session beginning on Friday 13th March 2026 at 6.30pm. You are invited! Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone is welcome! Each session begins with some …
Christian Leaders Urge MSPs to Reject Assisted Suicide Bill Ahead of Final Vote A coalition of senior Christian leaders from across Scotland has issued an open letter to all Members of the Scottish Parliament, calling on them to vote against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill at the upcoming Stage 3 debate. In their joint letter, the leaders …