About Us

The Scottish Catholic Justice and Peace Commission was formed in 1979. It is the Scottish Commission of the Pontifical Council Justitia et Pax. In january, 2017, this Council was subsumed into the new Dicastery for Integral Human Development.

Each of Scotland's eight dioceses is entitled to send an official representative to the National Commission who is appointed by their bishop. Also represented are the religious, missionary and secular clergy; ecumenical representatives; and SCIAF – the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund. Justice and Peace Scotland is represented at Justice and Peace Europe by a European Representative who also sits on the National Commission. 

This Commission meets quarterly to plan activities and decide actions as well as to share news and updates about justice and peace work happening in their dioceses. A Standing Committee which includes President, Chair, Vice-Chair, may convene for urgent decisions.

The Commission is serviced by a National Office staff of two.

The Catholic National Endowment Trust, also known as the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, is a registered Charity. SCO16650