Scotland’s Catholic Bishops have announced their intention to set up a “Care of Creation Office” ahead of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow later this year. Commenting on the decision, Bishop William Nolan, the …
St Andrew’s Children’s Society – Foster Care Fortnight
10th-23rd May 2021 There are many children across Scotland who need stable, loving families to care for them because their birth families are not able to provide the nurturing or safe environment …
Lawside to close as strategic review looks to future of the Diocese
Addressing the clergy this week, Bishop Stephen revealed the perilous state of diocesan finances and the steps that are already being taken to address the growing problem. As the impact of the …
Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians on Sunday, 9th May 2021
Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, former papal nuncio to Egypt and delegate to the Arab league, has encouraged Catholics to take part in the Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians on Sunday, 9th May 2021. …
Scottish Bishops comment on Irish worship ban
Commenting on the recent decision by the Irish Government to enact restrictions which do not allow public worship, the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Bishop Hugh Gilbert has issued the …
First Anniversary Mass – Mgr Hendry
Bishop Stephen Robson and Mgr Ken McCaffrey will celebrate Mass at Ss Peter & Paul’s RC Church, Dundee, for the repose of the soul of Mgr Hendry on the First Anniversary of …
Anniversary Mass for Mgr Hendry
On 30th April 2021, Holy Mass will be celebrated at 12noon in St Mary Magdalene’s to pray for the repose of the soul of Mgr Hendry on the first anniversary of his …
A guide to the parliamentary elections – from the Catholic Parliamentary Officer
26TH April 2021 Information prepared by the CPO (catholic Parliamentary Office) for the Bishops Conference of Scotland about the stance of the various political parties in Scotland preparing for the May 6thScottish Elections …
Blairs Museum reopens with over 500 years of Catholic heritage
The Blairs Museum in Aberdeen will reopen on Friday 30th April 2021, after an extended period of closure arising from the COVID pandemic. Blairs Museum offers a unique insight into Scotland’s Catholic history …