AT MISSIO Scotland we often speak about the mission countries and territories that we support throughout the world and there’s perhaps no more fitting an example of what constitutes the latter than the villages of Chipaya and Ayparavi in rural Bolivia.

“WHETHER you’re in Bolivia or Scotland, seeing a child in pain is one of the worst things you can witness. We, as adults, generally know how to cope with life’s challenges, no matter how bad or hurtful, but when we see a sick child or one going through pain, that should provoke mercy in us.”

“WHAT a lot of people might not know is that I’ve climbed 180 out of 283 Munros,” Fr Dominic Quinn said. “It’s a wee badge of pride, because I love the mountains and the outdoors. I’m no Chris Bonington, but I’ve done my best!”

THE year 2024-25 has not only seen a number of primary schools become Five Star Missio Scotland Schools, but many of them have continued on their engagement journey with us by achieving their Bronze School Award Flag too.

WITH Storm Ashley putting paid to the chances of the 2024 edition of the Pope’s Charity Cup taking place in its usual October date, an exciting final eventually took place just before the schools broke up for the summer.

AT MISSIO Scotland we take great joy in many aspects of our work. Supporting projects is an obvious one. Making lifelong connections is another. Spreading the Good News, however, is at the core of every single member of the Pontifical Mission Societies throughout the world and is not something that merely gives joy to those in mission countries and territories throughout the world, but also allows us to receive joy in return too.

2025 got off to a sad start for the Missio Scotland team when news reached us that long-time volunteer Anne McCrossan, had passed away.

A long-standing friendship between Fr Lockhart and Bishop Nkuo led to Missio Scotland being able to support the construction of a new Church

Sr Hedwig Vinyo has a desire to spread the Good News in the most trying of circumstances and build connections in the universal Church.

Fr Bernard Fox, didn’t expect that when he arrived in Cameroon in 1977, he would be delivering something else other than sermons

MISSIO Scotland’s Annual Christmas Artwork Contest once again featured a number of talented prize-winners from throughout the country,...

ST Bride's Primary School in Cambuslang recently became the first in to be awarded the title of a Five Star Missio Scotland School

A PRIMARY 4 pupil is embarking on a brand new evangelisation project aimed at bringing Jesus more fully into our school communities.

After a year’s hiatus, the Pope’s Charity Cup returned in 2023 and it is a familiar name that is once again etched on the trophy.

The project will see women being provided with their own sewing machines by Missio Scotland

Patryk Solik tells us how God's plan for him was to become a priest with a dedication to love and care for his flock

ON APRIL 21, 2019—Easter Sunday—death interrupted the lives of the parishioners attending Mass in St Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya.

Comboni Sister Mary Thomas aka Helen Johnston aka Sister Tommy to those who know her well, has many stories to tell!

A PRIMARY 3 pupil in the Archdiocese of Glasgow was recently able to supply some 1600 pupils in schools in the city’s east end with their...

MISSIO Scotland’s Christmas Artwork Contest winners for 2022 were thrilled to be presented with their prizes recently