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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

November 2025



Human Dignity is at the heart of Catholic Social Teaching. The Church teaches that we are made in the image and likeness of God and that human life is sacred.
Each week we will reflect on a quote that demonstrates this vision for society.
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Recently, over 160 people from across Scotland gathered for our National Family Conference, a joyful day of faith, reflection, and community as we celebrated the vocation of family life.

We began with an inspiring keynote from John and Angela Deighan, who offered a hopeful vision for living a vibrant Catholic family life today. Later, we were joined via Zoom by Chris Stefanick, who shared his encouraging message, “Rebuild My Domestic Church”, inviting us to renew faith within our homes.

Throughout the day, children and young people enjoyed dedicated activities, making it a true gathering for the whole family.

The conference concluded beautifully with Holy Mass in the Cathedral, giving thanks to God for the gift of our families and the grace of the day.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, travelled, volunteered, supported, and prayed with us. Your presence made this a day filled with hope and encouragement.









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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland has a new Coat of Arms created by one of the oldest heraldic courts in the world.





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🌎 MASS FOR THE COP30 CLIMATE SUMMIT
🕐 Monday 10 November | 1:00pm
⛪St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow

Join us as we come together to pray for all those taking part in the COP30 Climate Summit and for the care of our common home.

The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Nolan, hosted by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Care of Creation Office, and supported by Justice & Peace Scotland, SCIAF, and Scottish Catholic Education Service.

After Mass, join us for refreshments in Eyre Hall and a live video update from SCIAF’s Ben Wilson, reporting directly from COP30 in Brazil.

All are welcome!

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All Souls Day
We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him.


The beautiful memorial song, used in funerals, by Ernest Sands.Why not give remembrance in the comments below of someone you would dedicate this hymn to?The ...
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