Diocesan News

Bishops of Scotland Meet at Schoenstatt Shrine (16–18 March 2026)

Mar 20, 2026
Bishops of Scotland Meet at Schoenstatt Shrine (16–18 March 2026)

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…

Election Briefing Pack for 2026 Scottish Parliament Election

Mar 20, 2026
Election Briefing Pack for 2026 Scottish Parliament Election

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…

30th Anniversary of the Dunblane Massacre

Mar 19, 2026
30th Anniversary of the Dunblane Massacre

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…

Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying and Affirms Human Dignity

Mar 18, 2026
Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying and Affirms Human Dignity

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…

Weekly Media Update

Mar 16, 2026
Weekly Media Update

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…

Around the Parishes

Mar 16, 2026
Around the Parishes

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…

MSPs face a binary choice on assisted dying: a new autonomy for some or protecting thousands of vulnerable and fearful Scots

Mar 16, 2026
MSPs face a binary choice on assisted dying: a new autonomy for some or protecting thousands of vulnerable and fearful Scots

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…

Catholic Bishops Call on MSPs to Reject Assisted Dying Bill Following Rejection of Institutional Opt-Out

Mar 13, 2026
Catholic Bishops Call on MSPs to Reject Assisted Dying Bill Following Rejection of Institutional Opt-Out

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Scottish Parliament to reject all institutional conscientious objection amendments to the Assisted…

Scotland’s Catholic Bishops Challenge Scottish Government Over Conscience Rights

Mar 10, 2026
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops Challenge Scottish Government Over Conscience Rights

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has expressed deep concern over the Scottish Government’s response to proposed amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults…

Weekly Media Briefing

Mar 9, 2026
Weekly Media Briefing

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…

Around the Parishes

Mar 9, 2026
Around the Parishes

Monday 9th March 2026. Please read on for a selection of items from this week’s parish newsletters in the Diocese of Dunkeld, offering a snapshot…

Why MSPs must reject assisted suicide – from the Catholic Parliamentary Office

Mar 9, 2026
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By Anthony HoranDirector, Catholic Parliamentary Office Why MSPs Must Reject Assisted Suicide Scotland stands at a pivotal moment. As Parliament prepares to vote on the…