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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

The Roman Catholic Bishops in Scotland work together to undertake nationwide initiatives through their Commissions and Agencies.

The members of the Bishops' Conference are the Bishops of the eight Scottish Dioceses. Where appropriate the Bishops Emeriti (retired) provide a much welcomed contribution to the work of the conference. The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is a permanently constituted assembly which meets regularly throughout the year to address relevant business matters.

Members of The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

25th May 2026



25 May 2026

First Encyclical of Pope Leo XIV: Magnifica Humanitas

The Bishops of Scotland warmly welcome Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, as a timely and insightful contribution to one of the defining questions of our age. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes human life, this important document calls us to place the dignity of the human person at the heart of every technological advance.

We encourage the faithful, our schools and parish communities to read, study and pray with this landmark text.

To support this, the Office of Communications and Evangelisation will soon publish a parish study guide and other resources for small groups and parish use, helping communities to reflect more deeply on the opportunities and challenges of new technologies and their impact on human life.

Bishop John Keenan
President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland


Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

News from the Commissions and Agencies

June 2026
A joyful occasion for the Church in Scotland as the new chapel and monastery at Carmel Glasgow were blessed by Archbishop Leo Cushley.

The celebration brought together many of the Carmelite communities from across Scotland, alongside Fr Dermot OP, marking an important milestone in the life of the Carmelite family and their continuing mission of prayer and contemplation.

We give thanks for this new sacred space and pray that it may be a place of peace, prayer and encounter with God for many years to come.

Please keep the Carmelite community in your prayers. 🙏







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"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." - Psalms 139

Visit our website to see more prayers on Day for Life. https://www.cbcew.org.uk/dfl26-prayers



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Gospel
Matthew 7:6, 12-14
‘Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.
‘So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
‘Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.’

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Holy Mass of Monday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time | 22 June 2026
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Gospel
Matthew 7:1-5
‘First take the log out of your own eye.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgement you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, “Let me take the speck out of your eye”, when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.’

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Sunday Reflection with Bishop Toal, 21 June 2026

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Sunday Reflection with Bishop Toal, 21 June 2026

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"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you." - Jeremiah 1:5

The 'Day for Life' 2026 message, shared by the three Bishops' Conferences of Scotland, England and Wales, and Ireland offers a reflection on this year's theme - 'The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.'

To read the full pastoral letter, visit: https://www.bcos.org.uk/dayforlife













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"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you." - Jeremiah 1:5

The 'Day for Life' 2026 message, shared by the three Bishops' Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland offers a reflection on this year's theme - 'The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.'













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Holy Mass of the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time | 21 June 2026
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