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

Archive by tag: Bishops' Conference of ScotlandReturn

September 2025

12Sep

Letter of thanks received by Bishop Keenan from the Holy See 🙏

12 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Letter of thanks received by Bishop Keenan from the Holy See 🙏

12Sep

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

12 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

12Sep

BOOK YOUR PLACE at the 2025 National Safeguarding Conference, taking place on Saturday 8th November 2025 in the University of St...

12 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

BOOK YOUR PLACE at the 2025 National Safeguarding Conference, taking place on Saturday 8th November 2025 in the University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow. You can attend IN PERSON or ONLINE (£45).
Details & Booking Form here: http://bit.ly/4lZwirY or SCAN the QR code on the flier.
This conference is an important annual event for all who are responsible for safeguarding in Catholic parishes, dioceses, religious congregations and lay organisations. It provides a great opportunity to hear input from experts in the field, to participate in structured conversations and to network with others involved in safeguarding roles.
Bishops' Conference of Scotland Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Archdiocese of Glasgow Motherwell Diocese Diocese of Paisley RC Diocese of Galloway RC Diocese of Aberdeen Diocese of Argyll & the Isles

11Sep

India: Thousands celebrate Nativity of Virgin Mary at ‘Lourdes of the East’ - Vatican News

11 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

At the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, millions of devotees flock to Tamil Nadu, India, to venerate the Mother of God over the ...

11Sep

Photos from Carfin Grotto's post

11 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

11Sep

Fr. Romanelli in Gaza: ‘It was a blessing to speak with the Pope' - Vatican News

11 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The parish priest of Gaza’s Holy Family church says his phone call on Tuesday with Pope Leo XIV was a blessing. The parish continues to shelter 450 ...

11Sep