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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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January 2025



The Archdiocese of Glasgow Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025 will take place from 16th to 23rd July, led by the Archbishop of Glasgow, Most Rev William Nolan.

Find all details at: https://joewalshtours.co.uk/tours/glasgow-pilgrimage-to-lourdes/

#Lourdes #Pilgrimage #GlasgowPilgrimage @Archdiocese of Glasgow
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Our new diocesan website was published today at https://www.rcdai.org.uk All welcome to visit!
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-01/lord-s-day-reflection-they-filled-them-to-the-brim.html


As the Church marks the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-01/mary-s-meals-serving-hope-one-bowl-at-a-time.html


Where hunger runs rampant, Mary's Meals is providing food to children in schools, involving communities in the process and providing sustainable ...
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Bishop Frank's doing what? You heard right! Bishop Frank is doing a "Bishop Bungee" in aid of HCPT Groups 76 & 116 to help support them in bringing disabled and disadvantaged children to Lourdes on pilgrimage this Easter. For more details or to sponsor him click here: https://buff.ly/3E6LDXi
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WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY - DAY 1
"The Fatherhood and Care of God Who Rules the Universe"

Prayer: Father of compassion, renew our faith in you and bind us together through your love, so that we can recognise each other as your children, and come together as one. We praise you through Jesus Christ, your only-begotten Son, in the communion of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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✝️ Archbishop Nolan travels today to Jerusalem to join fellow bishops from across Europe for the Holy Land Coordination 2025. He will be accompanied by Justice & Peace Scotland's Catholic Social Teaching Engagement Officer, Anne-Marie Clements.

🙏The Holy Land Coordination is an annual meeting that is defined by four Ps – Presence, Prayer, Pilgrimage, and Pressure.

⛪The bishops, accompanied by representatives from various Catholic organisations, go to be present to the Christians who remain in the Holy Land, to let them know they are not forgotten; to pray with them; to encourage pilgrimage to their land; and to advocate on their behalf at home.

📸 Anne-Marie will be sharing "Journals From Jerusalem" posts over the next week, look out for these across our social media.

Image credit: Marcin Mazur, CBCEW.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25th Jan
Please pray for Churches throughout Scotland

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