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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 …
From the Catholic Parliamentary Office: On 11 September, MPs are expected to vote again on assisted suicide. This is not simply another parliamentary debate. It is a decision that could profoundly affect how our society protects people who are seriously ill, elderly, disabled or vulnerable. We all want people approaching the end of life to be treated with dignity, compassion …
Bishop Welcomes Prime Minister’s Call to Prioritise Care Reforms Before Westminster Assisted Suicide Vote Bishop John Keenan, the Bishop with responsibility for Marriage, Family and Life for the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s call for the serious gaps in palliative and social care to be addressed before the Westminster Parliament considers assisted suicide legislation. Bishop …
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have written to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, offering their congratulations on his appointment and assuring him of their prayers and good wishes as he begins this important public service. As a Catholic, the Prime Minister will be familiar with the Church’s enduring commitment to the dignity of every human person and to the promotion of the …
The Bishops of Scotland have confirmed the completion of the sale of the former Pontifical Scots College building on the Via Cassia in Rome, marking the end of an important chapter in the history of the college. Since 1964, the Via Cassia building has been home to generations of Scottish seminarians during their formation for priestly ministry. Commenting on the …
Bishops Reflect on Diocesan Consultations and Renewed Mission for the Church in Scotland In recent weeks, discussions about our diocesan structures have taken place among the clergy, religious and lay faithful in all of Scotland’s eight dioceses. Following these local consultations, the bishops devoted significant time at the recent Bishops’ Conference meeting to prayerfully reflecting on the contents of these …
The latest Bishops’ Conference meeting took place in Glasgow on 11th June, with a full agenda considering a wide range of matters relating to the life and mission of the Church in Scotland. The bishops received feedback from the recent consultation on diocesan boundaries. Using the Conversation in the Spirit method, the bishops prayerfully reflected on the contents of the …
Every Life Matters: Scotland’s Abortion Figures Demand a Compassionate Response New figures from Public Health Scotland show that 18,783 abortions were recorded in Scotland in 2025, the highest number on record, with repeat abortions, disability-selective abortions and later abortions all increasing in recent years. The latest statistics show that abortion numbers in Scotland have risen by 54.78% since 2016, increasing …
The Diocese of Dunkeld has been informed that the priests of the Association of the Family of Mary Immaculate and St Francis, known as the Marian Franciscans (Men), have asked that the Association be formally dissolved. Bishop Philip Egan, Bishop of the Diocese of Portsmouth, where the association is constituted, has agreed to this request and the appropriate canonical and …