Pope Leo has declared this a Jubilee year—from January 10, 2026—January 10, 2027 Mgr Basil O’Sullivan writes During this year, which marks the 800th anniversary since the death of St Francis, we can gain a plenary or partial indulgence under the usual conditions—Confession and Holy Communion; and by visiting a shrine/church to St. Franscis and praying there for the Pope’s intentions. A similar indulgence may be gained …
Dunkeld Marks World Day of the Sick in Lochee
The Diocese of Dunkeld gathered at 7pm on Wednesday 11 February for the World Day of the Sick Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, in an evening marked by prayer, reflection and a powerful call to defend human dignity. The Mass was led by Mgr Aldo Angelosanto, alongside Fr Jim Walls and Mgr Neil Gallagher — himself a Monsignor of Lourdes — …
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 the Diocese of Paisley, will take up this important role in the coming months, assisting the Rector in the formation of Scottish seminarians preparing for priestly ministry. He …
135th Anniversary of St. Dominic’s RC Primary
On Thursday 5th February 2026, the school community St. Dominic’s RC Primary in Crieff celebrated their 135th anniversary, with the school being established when the first parents entrusted their children’s education to the Dominican nuns who had travelled to Crieff to establish a convent and a school. There were also two other birthdays celebrated today: it is 60 years since …
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for February
Pray with the Pope is a global initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network where the Holy Father shares his monthly prayer intention, an invitation to pray and mobilize for the challenges facing humanity and the mission of the Church, through The Pope Video and The Pope Audio. Simple and accessible, it helps anyone, anywhere, take a moment to pray with the Pope and stay connected …
Call for action on exploitation and support for new Prostitution Bill
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has written to the First Minister of Scotland to express the Church’s support for the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill, currently before the Scottish Parliament. In the letter, the Bishops’ Conference describes the Bill, tabled by independent MSP, Ash Regan, as “a vital step toward protecting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our …
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 bishops of the Holy Land Coordination have released their final communiqué, calling for an immediate end to the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and urging the …
Scottish Bishops’ Message for Justice & Peace Sunday
Feast of the Epiphany 2026 There is a zoo in Mexico which I visited a few years ago, and it has one exhibit which is labelled “the most dangerous animal on the planet”. As you look in to the enclosure to see that animal, you see yourself. For what is in the enclosure is a mirror, and the most dangerous …
Scottish Bishops statement on Religious Opt-out provision
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill, which would seek to change the current religious opt-out provisions in Scottish schools. A spokesperson for Scotland’s Catholic Bishops said the Church is disappointed and confused with the Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s decision to agree …