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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Scottish bishops disturbed by criminalisation of Mass attendance in Ireland

April 28, 2021

"Recent developments that penalise the celebration of Holy Mass have been disturbing not only to the Irish Bishops’ Conference but also to the Bishops of Scotland," says Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland. "We all recognise the need for restrictions to protect the common good of all people in a pandemic but to enact legislation that criminalises those who gather to celebrate Holy Mass is indeed extreme and unjust."

Bishops criticise ‘intolerant’ MP who seeks end to Catholic education

March 10, 2017

Tommy Sheppard, MP for Edinburgh East, said he wanted to introduce secularism 'bit by bit'

Sanctity of life is top issue facing voters, say Scottish bishops

April 10, 2015

In their election guidance the bishops criticise Catholic politicians who 'remain silent' over grave injustices

Bishops praise Alex Salmond as a ‘wonderful champion for Scotland’

September 22, 2014

In a letter the outgoing First Minister is described as 'one of the most able politicians' in British history

Church can help Scots pull together

September 19, 2014

Bishops’ conference calls on Catholics to be 'salt for the earth' in public life

Scottish bishops welcome independence referendum result

September 19, 2014

Bishops' conference praises 'passionate and sometimes partisan debate' and encourages Catholics to engage in politics

Cardinal O’Brien allegations to be investigated by Vatican’s former chief prosecutor

April 04, 2014

Bishop Scicluna to visit Edinburgh next week

Bishops’ liturgy official: English priests will adapt to new translation

February 09, 2011

Secretary of liturgy committee says new text won't provoke the same negative reactions in Britain as in Ireland and America