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Bishops Reflect on Diocesan Consultations and Renewed Mission for the Church in Scotland
In recent weeks, discussions about our diocesan structures have taken place among the clergy, religious and lay faithful in all of Scotland's eight dioceses. Following these local consultations, the bishops devoted significant time at the recent Bishops’ Conference meeting to prayerfully reflecting on the contents of these reports. The Conversation in the Spirit prayer method has proved particularly fruitful in providing rich insight and direction at this stage of our discernment.
What emerged from local reports were encouraging areas of convergence. There is a clear desire to see this process as more than a consideration of administrative structures alone. Rather, it presents an important opportunity to reflect afresh on our mission and vision as the Church in Scotland and on how we can best proclaim the Gospel in our time.

The bishops recognised a strong appreciation for greater collaboration across dioceses, including the sharing of curial resources and expertise, enabling us to support one another more effectively. We also acknowledge strong local identities which are tied to each diocesan community.

Above all, there was a shared conviction that this moment can help renew our commitment to evangelisation and to the Church’s mission of bringing the hope of the Gospel to every corner of our nation.

We thank all those who contributed their voices to this important consultation and for generously sharing feedback as the fruit of sincere Spirit-led prayer.

As bishops, we will continue our reflections in the months ahead, and look forward to hearing further views from all those involved, as we evaluate concrete options to present to the Holy See towards the end of the year. In harmony with the hopes of the Holy See, we look forward to continuing this process as a synodal journey with the active participation of clergy and faithful.

We pray that the Holy Spirit will help us to listen attentively to God’s will and to each other as we move forward together with faith, hope and confidence.

Bishop John Keenan
President, Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

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21/06/2026

Gospel
Matthew 10:26-33
‘Do not fear those who kill the body.’

At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: ‘Have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father knowing. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.’

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20/06/2026

Congratulations to Mairi Scotson-MacLeod and her proud parents Lorraine and Iain together with their family and friends 🙏🏻

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