• edinburgh1
  • Slider1
  • glasgow1
  • edinburgh2
  • ayr1
  • Slider1
  • paisley1
  • oban1
  • fortrose1
  • ayr2

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

May 2025
🌍 Laudato Si’ Week - Call to Action❗

Pope Francis reminded us in Laudato Si’ that “leaving an inhabitable planet to future generations is, first and foremost, up to us”. This Laudato Si’ Week, Justice & Peace Scotland invites you to take 2 minutes to act for climate justice.

📣 Add your voice to the Scotland United for Climate Action campaign!
As members of the Stop Climate Chaos Scotland coalition, we’re urging everyone to support their vital e-action. It’s a simple but powerful way to call on our MSPs to get Scotland’s climate journey back on track.

⏳ Missed climate targets and slow progress have left Scotland falling behind. We need urgent action that protects our planet, supports the most vulnerable, and builds a fairer, healthier future for all.

✍️ Let’s show our leaders Scotland is United for Climate Action. Sign and share the e-action now.

🔗 The link to join the campaign and send a message to your MSP is in the comments below.

Read More
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-philip-neri/


For many years after his student days, Saint Philip Neri lived as a layman engaged in prayer and apostolic works in Rome. During this time, he attracted many to join him—poor and rich. After ordination, he became a noted confessor and eventually founded the Oratory, a religious institute, with som...
Read More
https://sma.ie/homily-for-the-6th-sunday-of-easter-2025/


homeNewsSunday Homilies Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter 2025 May 20, 2025 Readings: Acts 15:1-2,22-29; Apocalypse 21:10-14; John 14:23-29 Theme: The Peace of Christ By Michael Mcabe Towards the end of the 19th century, the Irish poet William Butler Yeats was living in London, at that time a bust...
Read More



As Hilda Joseph Ayyad, a parishioner taking refuge at the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza, celebrates her 20th birthday, she shares the weight of ...
Read More
Page 153 of 286 [153]