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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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September 2025
Mission Month and Mission Sunday
https://www.missioscotland.com/about
Mission and evangelisation are at the very heart of the Church’s identity and purpose. The month of October is dedicated in a special way to promoting and supporting the Church’s missionary work. This emphasis is particularly close to the heart of Pope Leo, who himself served as a missionary in Peru.

Throughout October, the Holy Father urges the whole People of God to pray for the Church in mission countries, especially where the Church is small, poor, or newly established.

Each parish priest should already have received a pack from the Missio Scotland office containing resources and information to assist in marking Mission Month.

The annual collection for the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith (Missio) is taken up in every parish on Mission Sunday, 19th October and the funds collected sent to the Missio Scotland office as soon as possible.

Finally, please encourage your parishioners to keep the global Church family in their hearts and prayers during this Mission Month.

Sincerely in Christ,

Vincent


Missio Scotland is the Holy Father's official charity for overseas mission. We are part of a global network serving the church in over 120 countries.
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