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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

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March 2026
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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Votive Mass of St. Ninian, Bishop

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Eucharistic Chain Mass in Scotland 23rd March 2026

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Join us this morning at 11:00am on Being Catholic TV as Bishop John Keenan celebrates Holy Mass as part of the Eucharistic Chain for Peace.

Across Europe this Lent, the Church is united in prayer before the Eucharist, asking the Lord for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, and throughout the world. Today, we join that powerful chain of prayer together.

Watch and be part of this moment of prayer.

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Bishop Toal's Sunday Reflection 22 March 2026

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