The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland shares the following message: Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Following a request from the Holy See, the Bishops of Scotland have been invited to reflect on how the structures of the Church in our country can best serve her mission in the years ahead, specifically whether the present situation of eight dioceses is suitable. …
Monday 23rd 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. Columba, Kirkton Spring into April with St Columba’s Afternoon Tea! It will take place on Tuesday 28th April 2026 2pm – 4pm in the Church Hall. Tickets are £5 …
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland met at the Schoenstatt Shrine from 16–18 March for their Spring Plenary Meeting. The gathering included discussion, decision-making and updates on a wide range of matters affecting the life and mission of the Church in Scotland. The bishops received reports and updates from the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office and the Scottish Catholic Education Service. They …
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has published an Election Briefing Pack ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. This comprehensive resource aims to guide Catholics in Scotland to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully in the democratic process, reflecting on their responsibilities as citizens and disciples of Jesus Christ. The briefing highlights key principles of Catholic Social Teaching, including human dignity, the …
Monsignor Basil O’Sullivan’s homily on the 30th Anniversary of the Dunblane School Massacre. Monsignor O’Sullivan was the parish priest in Dunblane for over 30 years and is currently the parish priest in Auchterarder. He will be celebrating his 70th anniversary of ordination later this year. Here we are, 30 years later, and able to celebrate the Eucharist. The word Eucharist …
MSPs can be confident that they have taken the correct and responsible course of action. Their vote serves to protect some of Scotland’s most vulnerable individuals from the risk of being pressured into a premature death. Every human life possesses inherent value. Genuine compassion is not expressed through ending a life, but through accompanying those who suffer and ensuring they …
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 Scotland bishops say assisted suicide bill violates religious …
Monday 16th 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. Leonard & St. Fergus, Dundee The Musical Evening with Paul Sullivan has been cancelled but there will be replaced by a Quiz Night in SS Leonard & Fergus Church …
The Scottish Parliament stands at a moment of profound moral consequence. On Tuesday, MSPs will cast their final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill—legislation that would change healthcare forever by permitting, for the first time, physician-assisted suicide. This Bill is a serious threat to vulnerable Scots, including the elderly, disabled, those who suffer from poor …