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• BCOS Meeting 7 September 2020 
• Statement on nuclear weapons from the Bishops of Scotland and England & Wales
• Freedom to disagree must be protected, say Scotland’s Bishops
• A New Lectionary for Scotland
• Catholic Bishops announce resumption of communal worship
• Bishops welcome Review Group’s Annual report
• Bishops appoint new Vice Rector for Scots College
• Catholic Bishops say Immigration Bill will “drastically alter opportunities” for migrants
• Scotland’s Bishops Publish Parish Reopening Guidance
• Scotland’s Catholic Bishops finalise plans to reopen churches
• Church Infection Control Group starts work
• Catholic Bishops announce new Covid-19 Working Group
• Catholic Bishops announce new Covid-19 Working Group
• Scottish Church Leaders Forum on the Joint Statement by Leaders of Churches across Britain and Ireland
• Catholic bishops announce decision to suspend Mass in public
• Catholic Church urges Government to drop Gender Recognition Reform Bill
• Independent Safeguarding Audits welcomed by Catholic Church
• PUBLICATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL AUDITS OF SAFEGUARDING IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ST ANDREWS AND EDINBURGH AND THE DIOCESE OF GALLOWAY
• Statement on the Appointment of the General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
• Christmas Messages from the Catholic Bishops of Scotland
• Bishops call for the application of international law in Israel and Palesti
• Scottish Church Leaders Urge Truthfulness in Political Debate
• Scottish Parliament to debate the “Positive Contribution of Catholic Schools”
• Elect individuals who reflect your beliefs Catholic voters told
• Bishop expresses concern for the situation at the UK border
• Councillors urged to support Ayrshire’s Catholics by rejecting moves to remove voting rights for church reps on East Ayrshire Council’s education committee.
• Show kindness to one another Archbishop urges Barlinnie inmates
• Relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux arrive in Scotland for historic visit
• New Scalan altar honours persecuted Scots
• Mercy Bus Takes To The Road Again
• President of Scotland’s Catholic Bishops asks First Minister to protect freedom of conscience
• Catholic Church in Scotland welcomes five ordinations to the priesthood in July
• Funeral Mass Homily for Bishop Joseph Devine
• 53rd World Communications Day Message - Sunday 2nd June 2019
• Bishop Emeritus Joseph Devine - Funeral Arrangements
• Death of Bishop Joseph Devine
• Catholic Church warns against restricting free speech
• Scottish Bishop calls on Scots to visit Holy Land
• Memorial Mass marks 30th anniversary of Lockerbie bombing
• Bishops' Conference appoints new General Secretary
• IRG Press Release
• Minister backs ‘enormous contribution’ of Catholic Church to life in Scotland
• Church highlights vital work at Holyrood exhibition
• Pax Christi Scotland launches with inaugural conference in Glasgow
• Scottish Bishops celebrate centenary of Catholic Education at Edinburgh Castle
• Scottish bishops elect new office bearers
• Scots Bishops thank Pope for his support
• Scottish Bishops prepare to meet Pope
• MERCY BUS TO STOP AT PARLIAMENT 
• MERCY BUS IS BACK ON THE ROAD
• Bishop calls on UK Government to sign and ratify Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
• New Safeguarding Manual comes into force
• Archbishop Philip Tartaglia backs ‘journalism of moral integrity’
• Archbishop Leo Cushley celebrates first ever Mass in Scottish Parliament
• Funeral Arrangements for Archbishop Emeritus Keith Patrick Cardinal O?Brien RIP
• Dunkeld Priest to become Spiritual Director of the Pontifical Scots College in Rome
• Scottish bishops offer condolences to Cardinal’s family and friends
• Archbishop Emeritus Keith Patrick Cardinal O’Brien (1938-2018) RIP
• Civic office requires Christian belief and principle like never before
• Church calls on Catholics to get involved in politics
• Vatican appoints Motherwell priest as head of Missio Scotland
• Church welcomes Bill on conscientious objection rights for medical professionals
• English and Scottish Bishops call on the Government for swift implementation of the Sandhurst Treaty
• Aberdeen Priest, to become Spiritual Director of the Royal Scots College in Salamanca
• Two former Anglicans to be ordained Catholic priests in Scotland
• Catholic Church suggests Hate Crime review, offers opportunity to consolidate rather than separate legislation
• Archbishop Leo Cushley delivers Time for Reflection in Scottish Parliament
• Scottish Bishop to visit Calais migrant camp
• Scottish Bishops ask First Minister for renewed discussions and dialogue on abortion
• Archbishop Philip Tartaglia & Cardinal Vincent Nichols sign joint statement on abortion
• Bishop backs “Give Me Five”, Child Benefit Top-up Campaign
• Scottish Parliament to mark the centenary of the birth of Blessed Oscar Romero
• Retired Bishop publishes his fourth book at 91
• “Mercy Bus” redefines “Mass” transit
• Bishops announce appointment of new curator
• Catholic church’s anti bullying strategy sent to Scottish Labour leader
• Church calls on BMA members to oppose decriminalisation of abortion
• Catholic Church Safeguarding Review Group established
• Funeral of Eilidh MacLeod
• Barra Priest asks islanders to come together and pray together
• Bishop comforts families of Barra teenagers
• Scots support reduced abortion time limits and statutory waiting period
• Scotland’s Catholic Bishops pre-election letter
• Scottish Bishops offer thanks to Nuncio
• Bishop pays tribute to former MP who became a Priest
• Archbishop Tartaglia urges DWP to reconsider Job Centre closures
• Appointment of Baroness Helen Liddell as Chair of Independent Review Group
• Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office relocates to Edinburgh
• LAUNCH OF WORLD'S FIRST GPS MASS & CONFESSION FINDER APP
• European Media Conference comes to Glasgow 16 - 19 November
• Church responds to critics of Safeguarding strategy
• Funeral Mass of Rt.Rev.John Aloysius Mone
• Tributes paid to Bishop John Mone
• Archbishop Welcomes Moderator-Designate
• Bishop and Minister launch local book
• Truth is the essential pre-condition to democracy, writes George Weigel
• “Faith should be allowed to play a role in public life”
• Pope Francis announces an Eparchy in Great Britain for the faithful of the Syro-Malabar Rite
• A message of solidarity to the Archbishop of Rouen
• Catholic Church appoints new Parliamentary Office Director
• Bishops call for ‘decisive and courageous steps’ towards nuclear disarmament
• First lay woman appointed Chancellor
• Archbishop Cushley: Priestly life is happy and fulfilling
• Bishop calls on Scots to show solidarity with people fleeing IS
• Bishop says the journey towards consensus should be "the landscape of the politician’s soul"
• Small is still beautiful:  Archbishop Cushley marks Rerum Novarum at 125
• New Director of Catholic Education Service announced
• St Margaret of Scotland summer pilgrimage launch
• Pope Francis puts Mercy at the heart of communication
• Cardinal looks to Scots for support
• Scots Seminarians meet Pope Francis
• Bishops urge Catholics to "be active participants in shaping a better society"
• Bishops Conference of Scotland Meeting: March 2016
• Ordination of the Right Reverend Brian McGee
• Ordination of new bishop of Argyll and Isles
• Tributes paid to Bishop Ian Murray
• Pope Francis invited to visit Rome’s Pontifical Scots College
• New Bishop of Argyll and the Isles
• Win minds and hearts first rather than coerce by force of law, Bishop tells MSP’s
• Catholic Bishops launch new Tribunal website
• Bishops Conference of Scotland Meeting: November 2015
• Implementation Plan of the Recommendations of the McLellan Report
• Mass for France
• A message of support to the Archbishop of Paris
• Public service is "worthy, generous and good" Bishop tells MSP's
• House of Lord's vote on Tax Credits
• Scottish delegation travel to Philadelphia for World Meeting of Families
• Catholic Bishops offer support to refugees
• Response to McLellan Commission
• Church responds to McLellan Commission Report
• Fr.Dan Fitzpatrick is new Roman Rector
• Archbishop Philip Tartaglia welcomes publication of Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Si”
• Charles Kennedy Funeral - Additional Information
• Charles Kennedy Funeral - Advisory Notice
• Archbishop Tartaglia on the death of Charles Kennedy
• Pope Francis puts family at the heart of communication
• Science and religion intertwined writes Bishop Keenan
• Bishops urge Catholics to cast their vote
• Bishops thank Parliamentary Officer for service
• Church welcomes Pope Francis’ decision to accept Cardinal O’Brien’s resignation
• Statement from Cardinal Keith O'Brien
• 400 Aniversary Mass for St. John Ogilvie
• Little Sisters of the Poor Home, Wellburn, Dundee
• Catholic Church endorses Jewish call for end to anti-Semitism
• Ordination of new Bishop of Galloway
• Scottish Bishops ask Pope's senior child protection adviser to advise them on safeguarding
• Bishop Keenan on three person embryos
• Archbishop Tartaglia returns home
• Updated medical bulletin on Archbishop Tartaglia
• Archbishop Tartaglia suffers heart attack
• Catholic Bishops Publish Annual Safeguarding Audit
• Archbishop Tartaglia tells Clutha Service; "We have not forgotten"
• Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Galloway
• Little Sisters of the Poor to leave Dundee
• Bishops commend First Minister
• Response to Proposed Organ and Tissue Donation (Scotland) Bill
• Scotland’s Archbishops urge Referendum participation
• Statement on Fergusons of Port Glasgow from Bishop John Keenan
• Church sets pace with innovative sport and faith conference
• Archbishop Leo Cushley receives his Pallium from Pope Francis
• New Rector nominated for Royal Scots College Spain
• Archbishop Leo Cushley, Opinion Column, Sunday Times 22 June 2014
• Pope invited to Glasgow
• Communications Sunday 2014
• Diocese of Motherwell expresses ‘significant concerns” over North Lanarkshire’s schools proposals
• Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Motherwell
• Ordination of new Bishop of Paisley
• Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Paisley
• Spiritual Support for Safeguarding
• Installation of new Bishop of Dunkeld
• Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Dunkeld
• Archbishop Leo Cushley delivers Scottish Parliament’s 'Time For Reflection'
• Pope's message to Glasgow following helicopter tragedy
• Archbishop of Glasgow offers special Mass after helicopter tragedy
• Scotland’s Catholic Bishops announce range of safeguarding initiatives
• Catholic Church pledges support for Philippines
• Expansion for St Margaret's Adoption Agency
• Scottish Church is one of UK's best modern places of worship
• Archbishop urges prayers for Grangemouth workers.
• Episcopal Ordination of Archbishop-elect Leo Cushley.
• Scottish National Ecumenical Event
• Bishops announce new National Coordinator for Safeguarding
• Safeguarding procedures within the Catholic Church in Scotland
• Archbishop Elect names Consecrators
• Pope appoints new Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh
• Archbishop Gerhard Müller to deliver "Cardinal Winning Lecture"
• Pope accepts Bishop Devine's resignation
• CARITAS AWARD CEREMONY
• Statement from the Press Office of the Holy See on Cardinal O'Brien
• Communications Sunday Letter from Archbishop Tartaglia
• Safeguarding Statement
• Archbishop Philip Tartaglia on the current difficulties facing the Catholic Church in Scotland
• Statement from Cardinal O'Brien
• Message to the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh
• Pope Appoints Apostolic Administrator
• Pope accepts Cardinal O'Brien's resignation
• Lentfest Launch
• Statement from Cardinal Keith O’Brien on the announcement by Pope Benedict XVI
• SCOTLAND’S LARGEST ROSARY LAUNCHES NATIONAL PRAYER CAMPAIGN
• Archbishop Tartaglia responds to SSM Consultation
• St. Andrew's Conference
• Day of Prayer for Peace in the Middle East – Tuesday 4 December
• Archbishop Tartaglia responds to new Religious Hate Crime statistics
• New General Secretary
• Bishops elect new office bearers
• SCIAF APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
• National Mass opens ‘Year of Faith’ in Scotland
• "Bigot of the year" award
• Catholic Church's Parliamentary Officer accuses LGBT groups of "intolerance and intimidation"
• James MacMillan honoured in Papal ceremony
• Inaugural Mass of New Archbishop of Glasgow
• Cardinal O'Brien raises "fears and concerns" on Same Sex Marriage
• Cardinal O'Brien calls on politicians to " sustain rather than subvert Marriage"
• Pope appoints new Archbishop of Glasgow
• QC reveals draconian impact of proposed gay marriage laws on Scotland
• Schools will be banned from promoting a traditional understanding of marriage if same sex marriage becomes law according to Britain's senior catholic, Cardinal Keith O’Brien.
• CARITAS AWARD CEREMONY Media Invitation to photo call and awards ceremony
• Communications Sunday Message
• Pope appoints new Scottish Bishop
• PRESS CONFERENCE INVITATION
• Cardinal's Easter Homily
• Archbishop warns politicians against attempts to “redefine nature”
• New Poll reveals Scots oppose Same Sex Marriage
• "Scotland For Marriage" Poll
• Cardinal O'Brien: Same sex marriage would be " a grotesque subversion of a universally accepted human right"
• Catholic Church launches biggest ever arts festival
• Bishop Tartaglia welcomes Prime Minster's recognition of "Christian values"
• Christmas and New Year Messages from the Archbishop of Glasgow
• Prof John Haldane reappointed to Pontifical Council
• CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM CARDINAL O’BRIEN
• Paisley Priest appointed new Vice Rector for Scots College in Rome.
• Bishops seek clarification on consultation
• Scotland for Marriage launched on St. Andrew's Day
• Archbishop calls for St Andrew’s Day Holiday
• Bishop Tartaglia comments on Crown Office analysis of Sectarian Offences
• Cardinal O'Brien comments on Royal Succession announcement
• Archbishop Mario Conti issues Statement on marriage
• Bishop thanks First minister for meeting
• Bishop Philip Tartaglia; "same sex ‘marriage’ is neither warranted nor needed"
• Cardinal calls on Scottish Government, not to "demolish a universally recognised human right"
• Church promises “strenuous opposition” to attempts to redefine marriage
• Catholic schools comment
• Scottish Bishops urge Catholics to contribute to work of Synod
• Pope appoints new Bishop of Aberdeen
• Communications Sunday
• ARCHBISHOP AND FIRST MINISTER TO OPEN SCOTS ITALIAN MEMORIAL GARDEN
• ARCHBISHOP CONTI TO ADDRESS NEW PARLIAMENTARIANS
• Scottish Parliament Election Results
• Cardinal calls on Christians to act together in the face of "aggressive secularism"
• Cardinal describes Britain's nuclear weapons as "shameful"
• Scottish Parliamentary Elections Statement
• Introduction of New Missal in Scotland
• CARDINAL CRITICISES GOVERNMENT’S “ANTI-CHRISTIAN FOREIGN POLICY”
• Cardinal offers "heartfelt sympathy" to New Zealand earthquake victims
• Cardinal O'Brien's New Year Message
• Cardinal congratulates New Year’s Honours recipients
• APPOINTMENT OF NEW APOSTOLIC NUNCIO
• Cardinal calls for "freedom of religious expression"
• Bishop Vincent Logan to step down as Bishop of Dunkeld after almost 30 years in office
• Church spokesman writes of "anti- Catholic hostility"
• Church Spokesman calls on SFA to act urgently over alleged sectarian email
• Cardinal welcomes Scottish Government's pledge on aid spending
• Cardinal to sign Lockerbie petition
• 150th anniversary of Saint Mary's Cathedral, Aberdeen
• Cardinal O'Brien and Archbishop Conti thank all those involved in Papal Visit
• Cardinal O'Brien thanks Pope for being "Honorary Scot"
• Pope Benedict's Homily, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, 16.9.10
• Bishops welcome Pope's arrival
• Archbishop Conti's Welcome Address to Pope Benedict
• Pope Benedict's Address at Holyrood Palace
• CARDINAL O’BRIEN TO RECIEVE SCOTTISH YOUTH CROSS
• Scottish Bishop challenges credibility of Peter Tatchell
• PAPAL VISIT - MEDIA ADVISORY NOTICE
• OFFICIAL ST NINIAN’S DAY PAPAL VISIT 2010 TARTAN LAUNCH
• Pope Congratulates Cardinal O'Brien on his Silver Jubilee
• Scottish Bishop forced to withdraw from Papal visit events
• ST NINIAN'S DAY PARADE LAUNCH
• POLL SHOWS OPPOSITION TO THE PAPAL VISIT EVAPORATING
• Susan Boyle "honoured" to be singing for the Pope
• Church to unveil details of the altar, chair and lectern which will be used by Pope Benedict XVI
• Michelle McManus sings on the 16th for Benedict XVI
• Cardinal O'Brien defends al-Megrahi decision.
• OPERATIONAL NOTE: PAPAL VISIT PRESS ACCREDITATION PROCESS NOW OPEN.
• Cardinal Keith O’Brien celebrates Silver Jubilee as a Bishop
• Statement on the papal Visit from Cardinal Keith O'Brien president of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland
• Crucifix not an imposition but an invitation
• Bishops' statement on Papal visit.
• Cardinal promises prayers for Nuncio
• Message for 44th World Communications Day - 16 May 2010
• Bishops issue election message
• Cardinal O'Brien's Easter Sunday Homily
• Government and Catholic Bishops welcome state visit of Pope Benedict XVI
• Cardinal responds to Minister's "Religion and Politics" comments
• Archbishop Conti speaks against "End of Life Assitance Bill
• Pope Benedict XVI confirms he will visit Scotland.
• Scottish Bishops prepare to meet Pope.
• Justice & Peace Letter for the Feast of the Epiphany 2010
• Chrismas message from Cardinal O'Brien 2009
• Cardinal O'Brien urges Scots to learn about their patron saint.
• Catholic Church launches new website
• Cardinal welcomes prospect of Papal visit
• Church urges parishes to go online
• Archbishop Conti supports Justice Minister
• Cardinal calls Trident "immoral"
• Proclaiming the Gospel at the Royal Highland Show
• Cardinal O'Brien urges voters to participate in European elections
• Cardinal joins celebration at Scotland's Hidden Seminary
• Cardinal claims politicians fail to set "objective standards of behaviour for a generation"
• Bishop Tartaglia responds to Erskine job losses
• Cardinal responds to abortion statistics
• Communications Sunday Video
• Justice & Peace Commission protest against 'Dawn Raids"
• Bishop Tartaglia urges "digital generation" to embrace new technology
• New Rector for Scots College in Rome
• Cardinal Backs Charity's Scottish Expansion
• CARDINAL O'BRIEN APPOINTED 'SPECIAL ENVOY' BY POPE BENEDICT XVI
• Cardinal challenges "stifling political consensus"
• Changes at Scottish National Tribunal
• Larkhall Way Of The Cross - Palm Sunday - 5 April 2009
• Cardinal O'Brien congratulates Archbishop Vincent Nichols
• Statement on seminary provision
• Vatican Video News
• Politicians and diplomats mark 4th Anniversary of Pope's election
• Cardinal urges Government to promote fostering
• Launch of "David Gemmell Living Memorial Fund"
• Catholic Schools Bringing Values to Life
• Cardinal O'Brien Christmas Message 2008 (Extended)
• 2008 Christmas Message from Cardinal Keith O'Brien
• Cardinal O'Brien welcomes publication of Vatican document on human life.
• Cardinal welcomes launch of Scottish Churches web site
• Ordination of Scotland's youngest Bishop
• Cardinal O'Brien asks Prime Minster to amend HFEA Bill
• Cardinal O'Brien highlights the "barbaric indifference to the rights of the unborn"
• Pope Appoints New Bishop for Argyll and The Isles
• Cardinal O'Brien urges Glenrothes constituents to "Go out and vote!".
• Cardinal welcomes launch of new Cancer Fund
• Archdiocese of Glasgow commissions Scotlands most famous painter
• Cardinal O'Brien's meeting with Parliamentarians at Scotland Office
• Cardinal Calls on Westminster Politicians to Respect Conscience
• Funeral of Tommy Burns
• Catholic leaders back adult stem cell research with grant
• University of Aberdeen to house historic Catholic collection
• Cardinal praises "dedication and commitment" of Catholic teachers
• Communications Sunday Pastoral Letter
• Cardinal O'Brien & Bishop Tartaglia continue opposition to HFEA Bill
• Cardinal posts video on You Tube
• Cardinal welcomes embryo poll results
• Cardinal calls for "Faith and Science" forum
• Cardinal O'Brien's Health
• Reaction to Embryology "Free Vote"
• Cardinal responds to embryology critics
• Cardinal attacks "Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill"
• Bishops "concerned" by proposed changes to water charges
• Funeral arrangements for Mgr David Gemmell
• Cardinal O'Brien's tribute to Mgr Gemmell
• Tributes to Mgr David Gemmell
• Death of Mgr David Gemmell
• Bishop urges "Free vote" on Embryology Bill
• CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK - 'Teaching Values for Life'
• Embryology Bill "attack on unborn human life" claims Bishop Tartaglia
• Press Release - Monday 21 January 2008
• Cardinal calls on Scottish Government to end "failing" sexual health
• Scottish Bishops warn of "scientific opportunism" behind human embryo legislation.
• Justice and Peace Sunday – 6 January 2008
• Cardinal welcomes Tony Blair
• NEW CHURCH BEING BUILT AT CULLODEN
• NEW CHURCH BEING BUILT AT CULLODEN
• Cardinal O'Brien's Christmas Message
• Catholic Church "Appalled" at Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
• CARDINAL & FIRST MINISTER CELEBRATE SWORD OF STATE
• Open Letter on the 40th Anniversary of the Abortion Act
• Open Letter on the 40th Anniversary of the Abortion Act
• Open Letter on the 40th Anniversary of the Abortion Act
• Cardinal congratulates new cardinals
• Abortion
• Bishops warn against animal-human embryos
• Bishops warn against animal-human embryos
• Cardinal O'Brien resigns from Amnesty International
• Cardinal O'Brien resigns from Amnesty International
• Homilies and speeches delivered by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Scotland
• Catholic Church marks 25th Anniversary of Pope's visit to Scotland
• Cardinal O'Brien to attend funeral in Paris of Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger
• Reaction from Britain's Catholic leaders to Gordon Brown's UN statement
• Scotland’s Catholic leaders urge Gordon Brown to defend fathers
• Scottish Bishops welcome publication of liturgy document
• Cardinal responds to abortion critics
• Queen to mark Papal gift to Scotland
• Statement from Bishop Tartaglia following airport attack
• 1967 Abortion Act a "pack of lies" claims Cardinal O'Brien
• World Communications Day Message
• Cardinal O'Brien welcomes Alex Salmond as First Minister
• STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP CONTI
• Cardinal O’Brien welcomes newly elected MSP’s
• Catholic Bishops urge voters to challenge attacks on Christian values "at the ballot box"
• Bishop Congratulates Scotland's top Primary school
• Cardinal O'Brien Sends Anti-Trident Message to MPs
• Church "must offer a radically different media vision" claims Cardinal
• Bishop Warns of "Sense That Something Sinister is Happening" to Religious Freedom in the United Kingdom
• Employment Tribunal Decision
• Cardinal O’Brien Calls on Government to Bin the Bomb
• Cardinal uses India trip to restate Trident opposition
• Cardinal O'Brien speaks to Catholic Church in India
• Bishop Logan to receive honorary degree from the University of Dundee
• Bishops urge Prime Minister to protect Catholic adoption agencies
• Bishop Moran's Letter for Epiphany Sunday 2007
• New Year Message from Cardinal and Moderator
• Cardinal supports anti-Trident petition
• Cardinal responds to sectarianism statistics
• Cardinal O'Brien's Scottish parliament reflection
• Bishop Tartaglia Calls for the Protection of Human Beings Before Birth.
• Statement from the Standing Committee
• Catholic education "jewel in the crown" of Scottish education
• Bishop Tartaglia defends marriage and family in sermon to legal profession
• Bishop asks justice & peace group to widen its work.
• Former Canadian Senator backs Scottish Bishops' Trident campaign
• Cardinal asks Crown Office for sectarianism statistics
• ARCHBISHOP CALLS ON HOME SECRETARY TO HALT DEPORTATION
• Cardinal's address to Peace March
• LONG WALK against Trident set to end with rally at Scottish Parliament
• Archbishop Joins Long Walk for Peace
• Cardinal welcomes St. Andrew's Day announcement
• Vatican backs Scottish Bishops
• Archbishop Conti backs disciplined firefighters
• STATEMENT FROM BISHOP DEVINE
• Cardinal speaks out against Trident
• Be "Catholic to your fingertips" Bishop Tartaglia tells new teachers
• Moderator and Cardinal say Trident immoral
• New regulations threaten religious freedom warns Cardinal
• Bishop pays tribute at Dunblane Priest's Golden Jubilee
• Scottish Ecumenical Gathering - 17 June 2006
• Communications Sunday Letter
• Catholic Church launches "Da Vinci Code" DVD
• Cardinal O'Brien launches petition against Trident replacement
• First UK Statue of John Paul II to be unveiled in Scotland
• Bishop Tartaglia launches Pro Life Group in Paisley
• Parish Priest urges council to reroute march.
• Death of Mgr Patrick Grady
• Women speak out on 38th Anniversary of Abortion Act
• Professor debunks "Da Vinci Code" myths
• Bishops statement on Trident
• Pope's Ambassador to attend the April meeting of the Bishops' Conference
• National Justice and Peace Conference
• Requiem Mass for Jimmy Johnstone - Bishop Devine's Homily
• Requiem Mass for Jimmy Johnstone
• Invitation to Pope Benedict XVI
• Pope's Ambassador congratulates Bishop Logan
• Bishop Logan's Silver Jubilee
• Scots College Rome
• Family Law Pastoral Letter
• Cardinal: Scottish Executive should give "unequivocal support to marriage
• Cardinal calls on Executive to give unequivocal support to marriage
• Scottish Bishops meet in Spain.
• CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM CARDINAL O'BRIEN - 2005
• Cardinal restates support for St Andrew's day holiday
• Church congratulates MSP's
• Ordination of Scotland's youngest Bishop
• Cardinal welcomes Christmas stamps
• Cardinal and Rabbi mark Catholic-Jewish link
• Scotland's oldest Catholic Bishop dies at 93
• Message of sympathy to Pakistan
• Cardinal to criticise Parliament's "unjust and immoral laws."
• New scripture document launched
• Pope appoints new Scottish Bishop.
• PRESS CONFERENCE INVITATION
• Scottish Children On A Mission
• Cardinal's US message
• Adoption proposals "gravely immoral".
• Museum exhibition celebrates Scottish-German links.
• Euthanasia
• Cardinal O'Brien's WYD lectures
• Cardinal O'Brien's tribute to Brother Roger
• PRESS & RESEARCH OFFICER
• Cardinal and First Minister back Christian youth
• Cardinal congratulates Sir Tom Farmer.
• Cardinal comments on London blasts
• Justice & Peace calls for Action from G8
• Pope's message to Edinburgh Rally
• Cardinal's Rally Address
• Bishop Moran's statement on Zimbabwe
• Cardinal O'Brien visits Ukraine
• Cardinal's call to G8 campaigners
• STATEMENT ON THE G8 SUMMIT
• Bishops comment on situation in Zimbabwe
• Church welcomes Catholic TV channel
• Catholic author comes to Glasgow
• Religious leaders comment on G8
• WIN TICKETS TO LIFE OF CHRIST PLAY
• Apostleship of the Sea comes home
• The African Children's Choir performance at St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
• CARDINAL WELCOMES AFRICAN AND ASIAN BISHOPS
• Archbishop Ncube wins Humanitarian award
• Archbishop Ncube visits Scotland
• Scotland "inextricably linked" to Christian heritage
• Scottish Priest offered Rome post.
• Bishops' Conference Elections
• VE DAY - St Andrew's Cathedral, Dundee
• Cardinal comments on Adoption proposals
• Church anger at Ofcom decision
• Cardinal Addresses Catholic Headteachers
• World Communications Day - 8 May 2005
• Election Statement from Scotland's Bishops
• CARDINAL O'BRIEN RETURNS HOME
• Requiem Mass Homily for the Very Reverend Romeo Canon Coia by the Bishop Dunkeld
• Pope's Inauguration Homliy
• Bishop Logan welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
• Bishop of Galloway welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
• Cardinal O'Brien welcomes Pope Benedict XVI.
• Archbishop Conti welcomes new Pope
• Bishop of Aberdeen welcomes new Pope.
• NEW POPE
• Cardinal O'Brien prepares for Conclave.
• Requiem Mass - Diocese of Dunkeld
• PRESS CONFERENCE - ROME
• Special Masses for Pope John Paul II in Inverness and Aberdeen
• ARRANGEMENTS FOR MOURNING FOR POPE JOHN PAUL II IN GLASGOW
• Scotland's political leaders pay respects to Pope
• Masses for the Pope in St. Mary's Cathedral
• OBITUARIES TO POPE JOHN PAUL II
• DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
• Pope's Health Worsens
• Cardinal O'Brien's Easter Message
• Schools Charter Clarification
• Cardinal O'Brien on Abortion
• Scottish Bishops comment on election issues
• Catholic Bishops Announce appointment of new Child Protection Co-ordinator
• Cardinal Questions Lottery Funding
• Response from Cardinal O'Brien to Edward Leigh MP
• The ordination of Rev. James Bell
• Ordination of Rev. James Bell
• Cardinal O'Brien contributes to Summit on Sectarianism.
• REACTION FROM CARDINAL KEITH O'BRIEN TO THE ROYAL MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.
• Cardinal O'Brien leads prayers for Pope's health.
• CARDINAL O’BRIEN ENDS HIS PASTORAL VISIT TO CHIAPAS, MEXICO
• Reaction to Sexual Health strategy.
• Cardinal O'Brien's Guatemala visit.
• Donate to Disaster Appeal
• Faith communities unite to pray for victims.
• Cardinal's Message to Disaster Victims
• Church and Council agree on sixth joint campus project.
• Archbishop Conti's Christmas Message
• Home Secretary urged to "welcome strangers"
• New Justice & Peace President
• Christmas Message 2004 from Bishop Peter A Moran
• BBC2 CLONING/STEM CELL DEBATE
• Cardinal O'Brien welcomes new Apostolic Nuncio
• CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM CARDINAL O'BRIEN
• Pastoral Letter from the Bishop of Aberdeen
• Cause of fire revealed as electrical fault.
• Fire at Holy Redeemer Parish, Stornoway
• Cardinal reacts to STI statistics
• Shocking sectarian abuse statistics published.
• Council and church give go-ahead for joint campus schools in North Lanarkshire
• MOTHER TERESA FILM COMPETITION
• APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA TO BE 'RELAUNCHED'
• Cardinal O'Brien warns against "undermining the morality of a generation".
• Re-dedication of St. Sophia's in Galston
• Bishop seeks judicial review
• Bishop Mone of Paisley retires
• Cardinal addresses Catholic headteachers
• Opinion Poll backs Cardinal's concerns.
• Bishop Devine comments on Executive's Shared Campus letter
• Clarification on sexual health strategy sought
• Battle against secularism is priority for Christians says Cardinal Battle against secularism is priority for Christians says Cardinal
• Cardinal O'Brien warns against "state-sponsored sexual abuse of children".
• Cardinal Keith O'Brien comments on marriage statistics
• Cardinal welcomes Europe4Family bikers to Scotland
• Church leaders support peace walker
• Bishop rejects Council's schools plan.
• Church opposes HFEA decision
• CARDINAL ASKS FOR PRAYERS FOR POPE
• New Plans for St Peter's Seminary, Cardross
• Cardinal makes ecumenical statement receiving honorary degree
• Statement from Bishop Cunningham
• Fatal fire at St Peter-in-Chains' chapel house, Ardrossan
• Church leaders pray for peace
• Cardinal congratulates Malta
• Family Law Consultation
• Justice and Peace National Secretary remembers Cardinal Winning and reiterates his concerns for asylum seekers.
• New Episcopal Secretary
• Solemn Dedication of St. Columba's Cathedral in Oban
• Comments on death of Frances Shand Kydd
• Scotland's newest Bishop promises "service and friendship".
• Day for Life 2003
• CARDINAL ADDRESSES GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Bishop Devine asks families to be discerning media consumers.
• Launch of Charter for Catholic Schools
• CARDINAL ASKS MP's TO "CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF LIFE"
• Churches and politicians must work together claims Cardina
• Cardinal asks Canadian students to "seriously consider" living in Scotland
• Bishop Moran urges "partnership" in newly enlarged EU.
• Cardinal calls laity to greater involvement
• Week of events to mark a united Europe
• Comment from Bishop Logan on St. Serf's fire
• STATEMENT ON THREATENING MAIL SENT TO CATHOLIC PRIESTS
• New Bishop for Galloway
• Reflections on departing for Rome
• Bishop Murray welcomes new Episcopal Bishop of Argyll and The Isles
• New Rector for Scotus Seminary
• Catholic Bishops Announce New Commission for Priests & Vocations
• Catholic Church welcomes Parliaments Rwanda motion
• Sign a friend to Text Alerts & win "The Passion" tickets
• Cardinal O'Brien on Family Law Bill proposals
• Scotus College On Pilgrimage To Whithorn.
• Scotus College annual fundraising event
• Pope John Paul II and President of the EU Parliament, to receive Charlemagne Prize
• Memorial Mass for Victims of Madrid massacre
• Church launches nationwide promotion of "The Passion"
• Catholic Church in Scotland launches text alert service
• STATEMENT FROM CARDINAL O'BRIEN FOLLOWING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MADRID
• Cardinal O'Brien announces new Rector for Pontifical Scots College in Rome.
• Papal Icon to Tour Scotland
• Cardinal O'Brien hosts reception for Scot's Rugby fans in Rome.
• Cardinal OBrien calls on Catholics to make their voices heard and urges increased action on the part of Christians in Scottish society.
• Cardinal O'Brien calls on Scottish MP's to consider the implications of Asylum & Immigration Bill.
• Cardinal O'Brien's tribute following the death of Archbishop Denis Hurley
• Comment from Justice and Peace Commission on Unemployment Sunday
• Bishop Mone pleads for return of Ay family.
• Comment from Cardinal O'Brien following the decision by the University of Edinburgh to award him an honary degree.
• Scottish re-launch for Bishops' magazine
• Statement from Cardinal Keith OBrien on the opening of the Dalkeith shared campus.
• Statement from Bishop Joseph Devine following the fire at Rose Park Care Home
• Statement on shared campus proposals in North Lanarkshire from Bishop Joseph Devine.
• Catholic Bishops issue comprehensive statement on Marriage and the Family.
• CLARIFICATION ON SHARED CAMPUS PROPOSALS IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE
• Tragic Glasgow Mum Calls On George The Gorilla To Help Battle Against Meningitis
• Ordination of Rev. James Bell
• Message for Justice and Peace Sunday from Bishop John Mone
• Scottish Bishops make 2004 year of "Life and Family"
• Bishops appoint Assistant General Secretary
• Clarification on Shared Campus arrangements from Michael McGrath
• Christmas and New Year reflections from Cardinal Keith O'Brien
• Presentation to Catholic Education Commission 'Field Officer' Mr John Oates
• Cardinal Winning's Anniversary
• Scottish Church Decline is Not Inevitable
• St. David’s Primary School children help Zambia’s children.
• Church responds to Scottish executives consultation on 'Religious Hatred'.
• Statement on IRAQ from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland Meeting at Scotus College.
• Mr. Jack McConnell comments on the Elevation of Cardinal O'Brien
• Ordination of new Bishop of Aberdeen
• Cardinal calls for Re-Christianisation of Scotland
• Catholic Priest calls on MSP's to serve "not power but the supreme ideal of justice".
• Cardinal's reaction to Pontifical Council appointments
• Church appoints National Director of Child Protection.
• Catholic Bishops speak out on marriage and the family
• Press Conference Invitation
• Cardinal stresses continuity at opening mass of new school
• Cardinal urges politicians to support marriage.
• Cardinal welcomes Moderator-Designate
• ST. Mary's Kenmure
• Statement from Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien following his elevation to the College of Cardinals;
• Important information for journalists covering the forthcoming consistory and the elevation of
• Cardinal-designate Keith O'Brien departs for Rome
• Pope appoints new Bishop to Aberdeen
• Speaking in response to Archbishop Conti's pastoral Letter on the Family.......
• Urgent Accreditation Information from the Pontifical Council for Social Communications
• Archbishop Keith O'Brien to become a Cardinal
• Archbishop O'Brien's Pastoral Visit to Romania
• NCPPD Chairman calls on clergy "to speak with one voice"
• Profession of Faith taken by Cardinal Designate Keith Patrick O'Brien
• Invitation to background briefing on Cloning and Bioethics
• £1m Endowment Appeal for Scots College, Rome launched.
• Catholic Education Director urges teachers to "focus on their faith."
• Vatican releases a document restating the teaching of the
• Cardinal-designate calls for unity and prayer.
• Scottish premier of Pope's play in Glasgow.
• Sexual Health Strategy Reference Group
• Accrediation details and travel information for journalists
• Scotus College Staff and Students Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Pilgrimage to Eilan Ban
• Director of the Catholic Education Service Appointed
• Invitation to a Press Conference Announcing the new Director of the Catholic Education Service.
• The Saltire / Herald annual debate
• Bishop John Mone calls on Jack McConnell to defend or denounce the Dungavel Detention Centre's
• Scotland's Catholic Bishops urge Catholic community to use their vote on 1st May
• Scotland's Catholic Bishops meet the Pope
• St. Philip's School, The Good Shepherd Centre and Cora Foundation welcome Scottish Executive's Announcement
• Statement from the Catholic Bishops' of Scotland on the commencement of military action in Iraq
• Catholic Bishop speaks out on detention of asylum seekers children
• Marriage
• Catholic Media Office opens Glasgow ISDN studio.
• Bishops will travel to Rome this week on their five-yearly, 'Ad limina' visit
• Church welcomes Parliamentary support.
• Church reacts to "offensive" and "insulting" publication.
• Meeting of the Scottish Interfaith Council
• INFORMATION ON THE CONSISTORY AND OTHER EVENTS FOR CARDINAL-ELECT O'BRIEN
• Bishop welcomes new Justice and Peace appointment.
• CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP KEITH PATRICK O'BRIEN
• Bishop Devine's response to North Lanarkshire Council's proposals for Education
• Launch in Glasgow of support and information group for Christians persecuted in Asian countries.
• Pope's Prayer to Mary in Scottish Parliament
• Catholic Church welcomes research into Scottish catholic schools
• Statement from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland
• STATEMENT FROM THE BISHOPS' CONFERENCE OF SCOTLAND ON IRAQ
• Bishop urges "Fresh appraisal of basis on which 'Just War' is agreed"
• Letter of condolence to the Queen on the death of her sister
• "Embryos are not clusters of exploitable cells."
• Catholic Church in Scotland present its submission to the National Debate on Education
• Bishop launches Broadcasting Studio
• President of Sciaf Speaks Out On Middle East Crisis
• World Youth Day celebrations in Toronto, Canada
• Catholic Archbishop attacks hospital's "arrogant and unacceptable"
• Seminary Provision
• The 'National Debate' Conference on Catholic Education
• Statement from Bishop John Mone on the crisis facing the fishing industry in Scotland.
• Bishop Murray to visit Scots College in Spain
• Statement From Fr Gerry Prior's Parents Following His Suicide.
• Archbishop Keith O'Brien Speaks to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
• Opinion Poll Results Released.
• Invitation to Catholic Media Office Press Conference
• Bishops Address Seminary Provision
• Statement from the Catholic Bishops of Scotland on conflict in the Holy Land
• Catholic Bishops Decision on Seminary Provision
• Statement on Iraq from Archbishop O'Brien
• Death of the Queen Mother
• Priest Loses Pounds to Gain Pounds
• Statement by Archbishop Keith O'Brien regarding the grenade attack on a church in Islamabad
• Catholic Bishops Restate Support for Catholic Schools
• Archbishop welcomes Stirling's City status
• Archbishop Keith O'Brien elected as President of the Bishops Conference
• Catholic Church Condemns Cloning Decision.
• Scots Charity Announces Major Meningitis Breakthrough
• Third Scottish Church Census Gets Go-Ahead
• Diocese of Aberdeen announced appointment of Administrator
• Church must speak out against divorce in society
• Churchmen to join Vikings at Shetland fire festival
• Churches Appoint Prison Chaplaincy Co-ordinators
• Statement on the "PYJAMA PARADE" By Fr. Steve Gilhooley
• Pastoral Letter From the Bishops of Scotland Regarding the current situation caused by terrorism and war
• Catholic Bishop's Statement on the appalling events in the United States
• Catholic Bishop's Statement on the appalling events in the United States
• Statement by the Catholic Bishops of the United States
• Statement on Afghanistan from the Catholic Bishops' of Scotland - Embargoed
• Archbishop attends joint prayer service at Edinburgh Mosque
• Catholic Church in Scotland Support "Pursuit of Justice", But Not "Vengeance"
• Response from the Catholic Church in Scotland to the 'Nolan Report' on child protection
• Message on Asylum Seekers from Bishop John Mone
• Sermon by Bishop Joseph Devine, Bishop of Motherwell For The Funeral of Cardinal Winning
• Scottish Bishop's agree common programme for the training and appointment of permanent Deacons
• Making The Cross Count - A Pre-Election Message from the Scottish Catholic Bishops
• Scottish Catholic Church Responds to Nolan Report
• Pastoral Letter on "Morning After Pill"
• Pastoral Letter on the Morning After Pill
• Statement from Cardinal Winning following the Scottish Executive's Announcement of New Guidelines on the Provision of Sex Education in Scottish Schools.
• Roman Catholic Church in Scotland launches campaign in support of farming and fishing communities
• Statement by the Bishops of Scotland on the Faslane nuclear base
• Statement by the Bishops of Scotland on the "Morning After Pill"
• Catholic Church Announces Appointment of New Media Director
• Death of Donald Dewer
• Galloway Looks for Commitment
• Rt Rev Mgr Thomas A Connelly
• Cardinal Winnings Statement on the Death of Monsignor Tom Connelly
• Death of Monsignor Tom Connelly
• Statement on the conclusion of the Trial of Sister Marie Docherty of the Sisters of Nazareth.
• Europe - A common Heritage
• Call to end Enslavement
• Church's Teaching on the Eucharist
• Church Appoints Interim Media Officer.
• Press officers from the Catholic Church in Europe to meet in Glasgow
• The 400th anniversary of the Scots College in Rome.
• Pastoral Message from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.
• Will You Walk On By?
• Cardinal Winnings statement on the act of settlement
• Pope writes to older people
• Church leaders meet overseas development minister
• Parliamentary Officer for Catholic Church
• Give the poorest of the poor a new start
• Poverty and Peace - Is anyone listening?
• Catholic Church - Pre-Election Statement
• Glasgow's link to new saint
• New Role For Local Priest
• The Bishops' Conference of Scotland Pre-Election Statement
• Reform of the House of Lords- Response of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Scotland

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