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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

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June 2025



With sadness, we advise that Fr Tommy Toal died at home in Coatbridge in the early hours of this morning, following a long illness.

Fr Tommy was originally from Coatbridge however was ordained and served in Uruguay. After retiring he returned to live in Coatbridge and provided supply for parishes across the Diocese for many years. He was also very devoted to the Legion of Mary.

May he rest in the peace of the Lord.

Our Lady, Queen of Priests Pray for him
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Sr. Abby Avelino talks about trafficking of women as a global crisis. #ISC2025
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Amid the escalation of war in the Holy Land and the suffering and fear it is causing, Father John Luke Gregory, Franciscan Father of the Custody of ...
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The Editorial Directorate of the Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary, “León de Perú”, featuring footage that retraces the mission of ...
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Please pray that the wreckless assisted suicide bill will be defeated today. May the Lord inspire hearts and minds to protect the poor and vulnerable 🙏🙏

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Please keep Fr Malcolm in your prayers 🙏


Father Malcolm Hutchison of SS Peter and Paul’s, Dundee, is in hospital following the Byron Street collision.
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