Scottish bishops Archives

Personal attacks are ‘never acceptable,’ Scottish bishops say in buildup to Dec. 12 UK election

Nov 20, 2019

Scotland’s bishops have warned against “divisive” politics ahead of the UK’s Dec. 12 general election.

Catholic seafarer’s charity ‘hopeful’ UK ship will be released by Iran

Aug 16, 2019

A leading Catholic seafarers’ charity says it is hopeful that an Iranian-held British ship will soon be released, after an Iranian tanker was released by the UK territory of Gibraltar.

By Charles Collins

Bishop defends closure of pilgrimage center at Scotland’s national Lourdes shrine

Aug 12, 2019

A bishop says that a pilgrimage center to Scotland’s national shrine for Our Lady of Lourdes is closing because it lacks the support of the local community.

By Charles Collins

Bishop calls on Scotland’s first minister to affirm conscience rights of party members

Jul 19, 2019

A Catholic bishop in Scotland is urging the country’s political leadership to affirm freedom of conscience, “and hold in high regard those in public life who remain true to their conscience, even at the expense of personal popularity or political advantage.”

By Charles Collins

Scottish bishops authorize independent audit of each diocese

Jun 18, 2019

The Catholic bishops of Scotland have authorized an independent audit of every diocese in the country to ensure child protection procedures are as robust as possible.

By Simon Caldwell

Catholic officials troubled by report of ‘at risk’ adults in UK immigration center

May 29, 2019

An investigative news report showing that nearly 40 percent of people held at Scotland’s only immigration removal center are classified as “adults at risk” is “deeply troubling,” according to the head of the Britain’s chief Catholic refugee agency.

By Charles Collins