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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

Archive by category: Being CatholicReturn
April 2026
Holy Mass of Easter Sunday | 05 April 2026
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Easter Message from the Bishops of Scotland

As we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord today, we rejoice in the victory of light over darkness, of life over death, and of hope over sin and the grave. Christ is risen, and in Him all things are made new.

We offer a special word of welcome and encouragement to those who have been received into the Catholic Church this Easter. Your faith, your courage, and your joy are a gift to us all. You remind the whole Church of the beauty of new life in Christ and the promise of renewal that the Resurrection brings.

May the risen Lord fill out hearts with peace, strengthen us in faith, and guide us always in His love.

Christ is risen. Alleluia!

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Gospel
John 20:1-9
‘He must rise from the dead.’

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.’ So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going towards the tomb. Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, and the face cloth, which had been on the head of Jesus, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead.

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March 2026
Holy Mass of Holy Monday | 30 March 2026
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Easter is a time to pause. To reset. To remember who we are and what we were made for.

You might not have been to church in a while. Maybe it’s been years. Maybe you’re not even sure where to begin. That’s okay.

This Easter, we invite you to come home.

Come and discover peace that the world can’t give, hope that never fades, and a love that’s been waiting for you all along.

Your local Catholic Church is here, with open doors and open hearts.
No matter your story, no matter your doubts, you are welcome.

Come home this Easter.

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Bishop Toal Sunday Reflection for 29 March 2026

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Holy Mass of Palm Sunday | 29 March 2026
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A total of 42 people will become Catholic at St James’ Parish in St Andrews. This week, Archbishop Leo Cushley celebrated Mass and the Rite of Election, where candidates and catechumens declare their willingness to be received into the Church.

Please keep all those entering the Church this Easter in your prayers.

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Take a few minutes to watch Jenna reciting this year's SCIAF Lent talk. Thank you!

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Holy Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation | 25 March 2026
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