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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
June 2026
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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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 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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We offer our congratulations to Fr Kieran Burt, who was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood for the Diocese of Motherwell by Bishop Joseph Toal yesterday, 19 June, at St Joseph’s Church, Blantyre.

At 25 years old, Fr Kieran is Scotland’s youngest priest. His ordination is a joyful occasion not only for the Diocese of Motherwell, but for the whole Church in Scotland, and a reminder that God continues to call men to dedicate their lives to serving His people.

Please keep Fr Kieran in your prayers as he begins his priestly ministry, and continue to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood throughout Scotland.

May God bless Fr Kieran abundantly as he begins this new chapter of his vocation.

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Holy Mass of the Sick | 20 June 2026
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Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood of Rev. Kieran Burt

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Holy Mass of Thanksgiving on the Retirement of Mrs Caroline Docherty | 19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, Gerard Holden from the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh was ordained to the Diaconate in Rome.

It is always a source of great joy for the Church when another man steps forward in response to God’s call, offering his life in service to God and His people as he continues his journey towards the priesthood.

As Rev. Gerard begins his diaconal ministry, let us give thanks for his generous ‘yes’ and continue to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood across Scotland.

Please keep Gerard in your prayers as he continues his journey towards ordination to the priesthood.



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