SCES Statement on Proposed Amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES), on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference …
New Vice Rector at the Pontifical Scots College
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr Matthew Carlin (pictured below) as Vice Rector of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome. Fr Matthew, a priest of …
Call for an end to occupation in the Holy Land
You are the salt of the earth”: International Catholic Bishops Call for Justice and an End to Occupation in the Holy Land Following a week-long pastoral visit to Israel and Palestine, the …
Fr Malcolm Hutchison
Friday 20th June, 2025: Father Malcolm Hutchison Assistant Priest of SS Peter and Paul’s, Dundee, remains in hospital following a serious collision on Friday, 13th June. His condition is serious but stable. His …
Dunkeld’s Requiem for Pope Francis
At the invitation of Bishop Andrew McKenzie, a Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis at 2:00 PM on Saturday, 26th April 2025, …
Death announced of Pope Francis
“We are saddened to hear today of the death of Pope Francis. He will be remembered for his love of the Church, his care for the poor and the vulnerable, and his …
Bishop Andrew McKenzie Pays Tribute Following the Death of Pope Francis
Bishop Andrew McKenzie has expressed his deep sorrow at the news of the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday 21st April 2025. In a statement issued today, Bishop Andrew …
Stella Maris chaplains bring hope to exploited fishers
Greg Watts writes Fishers arriving in the United Kingdom to earn a living can sometimes find themselves in extremely vulnerable situations. Some are exploited, abused, not paid their agreed wage, or even …
Requiem Mass for Dr. Bernard Colvin K.S.G.
Family and friends of Dr Bernard Colvin K.S.G. attended a Requiem Mass for the Repose of his Soul at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, on Monday 3rd March, 2025. The Mass was celebrated …