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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

May 2025
🗓️❗SAVE THE DATE - Dignity Not Detention Solidarity Gathering

🔐The UK is the only country in Europe that locks people up in immigration detention centres without a time limit. Indefinite holding of human beings in prison-like conditions is inhumane and unjust.

📢Join us for our peace witness at Dungavel this June to advocate for respect for human dignity over unlimited detention. Featuring reflections led by Archbishop William Nolan, President of Justice & Peace Scotland.

⬇️All info below.

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Congratulations to the eleven parishioners who were confirmed on Sunday in Holy Redeemer, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. The parish community is young and vibrant. How long it is since such a large number were confirmed in that part of the diocese is anyone’s guess! During my fortnight’s visitation I saw many other shoots of hope across the Hebrides. The Spirit is clearly at work and people are responding.
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❗THIS WEEK: Diocese of Motherwell Justice & Peace Relaunch

Join Bishop Toal as he invites parishioners from across the Diocese of Motherwell to a Justice & Peace Relaunch Event. Following a Mass in the Cathedral the new Motherwell Diocese Justice and Peace Commissioner, Paul Foley, along with Anne-Marie Clements from Justice & Peace Scotland will facilitate discussions on re-establishing and connecting justice and peace activity across the diocese. All with an interest in justice and peace are welcome and encouraged to come along!

🗓️Thurs 22nd May
⛪7.00PM - Mass celebrated by Bishop Toal, Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell
🕊️7.30PM - Relaunch Gathering, Diocesan Centre, Coursington Road, Motherwell

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https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/articles/roman-catholic-represents-king-charles-at-the-general-assembly


The first practicing Roman Catholic to represent His Majesty King Charles at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland said she believed that prejudice...
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Pope Leo XIV's official portrait has been released

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