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Pope Benedict XVI confirms he will visit Scotland.
- By SCMO
- Published 5/02/2010
- News Releases
Addressing Scotland's Catholic Bishops in Rome today, the Pope has
confirmed he will travel to Scotland later this year as part of his UK
visit. Responding to an address by Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the Pope
said; "Later this year, I shall have the joy of being present with you and the Catholics of Scotland on your native soil."
Scottish Bishops prepare to meet Pope.
- By SCMO
- Published 1/02/2010
- News Releases
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops will travel to Rome from 3 – 10 February
2010 for their “Ad Limina”, five-yearly visit to the Holy See. (The
full term is Ad Limina Apostolorum, which means literally “To the
thresholds of the Apostles”. The bishops visit the tombs of the
Apostles and present a Five-Yearly Report to the Holy Father on the
state of their dioceses)
Justice & Peace Letter for the Feast of the Epiphany 2010
- By SCMO
- Published 12/01/2010
- News Releases
Justice
& Peace Letter for the Feast of the Epiphany 2010
From Bishop Peter Moran, President of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland
From Bishop Peter Moran, President of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland
Chrismas message from Cardinal O'Brien 2009
- By SCMO
- Published 16/12/2009
- News Releases
In the course of the past 12 months Scotland has celebrated a "Year of
Homecoming" culminating in a wide variety of celebrations on St.
Andrew's Day. Our homecoming year has seen ex-patriot Scots and many
thousands of members of the Scottish Diaspora "come home". We have been
glad to welcome them and hope they will return.
Cardinal O'Brien urges Scots to learn about their patron saint.
- By SCMO
- Published 29/11/2009
- News Releases
In an article published today, Cardinal Keith O'Brien will call
on Scots to learn more about their patron, St. Andrew whose feast day
will be celebrated tomorrow, 30 November.
Catholic Church launches new website
- By SCMO
- Published 8/11/2009
- News Releases
Being Catholic.org is a new website which is designed to promote
Catholic adult education in Scotland. It is provided as a free
resource by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.
Cardinal welcomes prospect of Papal visit
- By SCMO
- Published 24/09/2009
- News Releases
Following recent news reports of a visit by Pope Benedict XVI to the UK in 2010,
Cardinal O’Brien, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland has made the following statement;
Cardinal O’Brien, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland has made the following statement;
Church urges parishes to go online
- By SCMO
- Published 18/09/2009
- News Releases
A joint initiative between the Catholic Church in Scotland and ISYS
Computer Services a Glasgow based IT company will be launched next week urging
all of Scotland's 500 parishes to go online.
Computer Services a Glasgow based IT company will be launched next week urging
all of Scotland's 500 parishes to go online.
Archbishop Conti supports Justice Minister
- By SCMO
- Published 24/08/2009
- News Releases
Following the controversy which has marked the release of the man
convicted of the Lockerbie bombing on grounds of compassion, Archbishop
Mario Conti of Glasgow released the following statement:
"I personally, and many others in the Catholic community admired the decision to release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi on grounds of compassion which is, after all, one of the principles inscribed on the mace of the Scottish Parliament by which Scotland’s Government should operate.
"I personally, and many others in the Catholic community admired the decision to release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi on grounds of compassion which is, after all, one of the principles inscribed on the mace of the Scottish Parliament by which Scotland’s Government should operate.
Cardinal calls Trident "immoral"
- By SCMO
- Published 28/06/2009
- News Releases
In an article in today's Times newspaper, Cardinal Keith O'Brien will describe the Trident weapons system as a
"weapon of mass destruction" and argue that possessing it is "morally
reprehensible".

