The Bishops' Conference of Scotland have announced the death Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti on Tuesday evening.
The
President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, Bishop Hugh Gilbert,
Bishop of Aberdeen said in a statement: "It was with great sadness that
we learned today (8 November 2022) of the death of Archbishop Emeritus
Mario Conti. His presence as a bishop has been a constant for so long,
it is difficult to remember a time when he wasn't an active or retired
member of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.
As the current
Bishop of Aberdeen I have many fond memories of him during his 25 years
as Bishop of Aberdeen. Although he became Archbishop of Glasgow in 2002
his ties to the North East of Scotland remained strong. His interest in
and knowledge of Scotland's Catholic history was well known and his
commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of the church was
unwavering.
In his retirement, he was a source of great wisdom
and pastoral support to his successors both in Glasgow and Aberdeen. His
work in ecumenism and interfaith matters as well as his affection for
the Italian community in Scotland were among his defining
characteristics. On behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, we commend his
soul into the hands of God and pray that he may enjoy eternal rest."