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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

23rd July 2026


23 July 2026

Catholic Bishops of Scotland Offer Congratulations to the New Prime Minister

The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have written to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, offering their congratulations on his appointment and assuring him of their prayers and good wishes as he begins this important public service.

As a Catholic, the Prime Minister will be familiar with the Church’s enduring commitment to the dignity of every human person and to the promotion of the common good – principles which lie at the heart of Catholic social teaching. We hope these values will underpin his leadership, particularly in serving the poor, the vulnerable and those on the margins of society, and in advancing the cause of peace, justice and reconciliation both at home and abroad.

We assure the Prime Minister of our prayers for wisdom, courage and integrity as he undertakes the responsibilities of this high office. We look forward to working constructively with him and his Government on the many issues that affect the lives and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, and we pray that the United Kingdom will continue to use its influence in the service of peace, justice and human dignity throughout the world.

Bishop John Keenan

President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Letter to Prime Minister 230726

Contact:

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News from the Commissions and Agencies

May 2026
Holy Mass of the Seventh Sunday of Easter with First Holy Communion | 17 May 2026
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Holy Mass of the Seventh Sunday of Easter | 17 May 2026
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What is Laudato Si’ Week?
Laudato Si’ Week is a global celebration commemorating the publication of Laudato Si’, the encyclical that calls humanity to care for our common home and embrace integral ecology.

It is more than an anniversary.

It is a renewed invitation to:
- Pray deeply
- Reflect honestly
- Act concretely

What can you do? To find out, visit: https://shorturl.at/J1ker

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Gospel
John 17:1-11a
‘Father, glorify your Son.’

At that time: Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
‘I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you.’

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Pope Leo XIV will make an Apostolic Journey to France from 25–28 September this year, in what will be the first official papal visit to the country in 18 years.

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The Kirking of the newly elected Scottish Parliament took place this week at St Giles’ Cathedral. The ancient Christian tradition of blessing Members of the Scottish Parliament has, in recent years, been broadened to include representatives from other faith communities.

The Act of Commendation, entrusting the Parliament to God, was led by the retiring Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Rosie Frew, alongside Archbishop Leo Cushley and Most Rev Mark Strange.

In her sermon, Rt Rev Frew reflected on the words inscribed on the Parliament’s ceremonial mace; wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity, highlighting these as qualities MSPs should seek to embody in their work and shared commitment to public service.

The service was attended by leaders of political parties at Holyrood, together with newly elected MSPs.

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Please keep in your prayers all those working in Catholic communications across Scotland as the Church marks Communications Sunday this weekend.

Through parish, diocesan and national communications, the Gospel continues to reach people in new ways each day.

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Holy Mass of Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter | 16 May 2026
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Gospel
John 16:23b-28
‘The Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
‘I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.’

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This weekend, the second collection in parishes across Scotland will support Communications Sunday and the work of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Office for Communications and Evangelisation.

Through digital media, livestreaming, social media and the press, the Church continues to share the Gospel with people across Scotland, including the sick, the housebound and those looking to deepen their faith.

Thank you for your continued support of this important work.

You can also donate online at: http://bit.ly/CommsSunday

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