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

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May 2026

15May

Holy Mass of Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter | 15 May 2026

15 May, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Holy Mass of Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter | 15 May 2026
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14May

The Camp Out is getting closer, but there's still time to sign up!

14 May, 2026 | ACN Scotland | Being Catholic |

The Camp Out is getting closer, but there's still time to sign up! ⛺✨

Your presence, prayers, and fundraising can change the lives of displaced families in Nigeria, Lebanon, Ukraine, and beyond. 🌍 Will you camp out to make a difference?

📅 Saturday, 30 May – Sunday, 31 May
📍 Carfin Grotto, Motherwell, ML1 5AJ
🕰️ 8pm – 8am
🔗Visit https://acnuk.org/camp-out-hope to learn more about signing up and fundraising!

#ACNScotland #CampOutForHope #FaithInAction #supportthesuffering

Motherwell Diocese Diocese of Motherwell Youth RCAG YOUTH Archdiocese of Glasgow Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Diocese of Paisley RC Diocese of Galloway Carfin Grotto Bishops' Conference of Scotland

13May

Holy Mass of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima | 13 May 2026

13 May, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Holy Mass of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima | 13 May 2026
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13May

Gospel

13 May, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | Being Catholic |

Gospel
John 16:12-15
‘All that the Father has is mine; the Spirit will take what is mine and declare it to you.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.’

12May

Marian Devotions

12 May, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Marian Devotions
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12May

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

12 May, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | Being Catholic |

Congratulazioni to Fr Eugenio Montesi, who has been awarded the annual Italian Scotland Medal in recognition of his decades of care and support for the Italian community in Scotland.

The Xaverian priest, who continues his ministry at the age of 86, received the award from the charity’s Patron, Sir Anton Muscatelli, during the annual Italian Scotland lunch at Sandro’s restaurant in Glasgow.

It was also a special occasion as families gathered to celebrate Festa della Mamma in Italy and remember mothers, both present and departed.

📸 Terry Boyd Photography

12May

Holy Mass of Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter | 12 May 2026

12 May, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Holy Mass of Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter | 12 May 2026
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12May

Gospel

12 May, 2026 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | Being Catholic |

Gospel
John 16:5-11
‘If I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, “Where are you going?” But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgement: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgement, because the ruler of this world is judged.’

11May

A post from Being Catholic

11 May, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

10May

Sunday Reflection with Bishop Joseph Toal: 10 May 2026

10 May, 2026 | Being Catholic | Being Catholic |

Sunday Reflection with Bishop Joseph Toal: 10 May 2026