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

04Nov

Photos from Salt + Light Media's post

04 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

04Nov

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

04 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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

03Nov

🌎 MASS FOR THE COP30 CLIMATE SUMMIT

03 Nov, 2025 | Justice & Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

🌎 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!

03Nov

May the Choirs of Angels (Song of Farewell)

03 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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 ...

02Nov

Photos from Being Catholic's post

02 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

02Nov

Today is the Solemnity of All Saints

02 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today is the Solemnity of All Saints. We honour the holy men and women who inspire us to live lives of faith, hope, and love.

All Saints, pray for us!

02Nov

A Reflection for the Feast of All Saints by Bishop Frank Dougan

02 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://mailchi.mp/84107d89bdd3/a-reflection-for-the-feast-of-all-saints-by-bishop-frank-dougan?e=d3c37a14a3

01Nov

58 years of legal abortion

01 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

58 years of legal abortion. 11 million unborn children killed. This tragedy cannot go unmarked. A big thank you to the many of you who joined SPUC in central Glasgow last night to remember the innocents who never got a chance at life beyond the womb 🕯💙

There will be a full report on the Candlelight Procession in this weekend's Heartbeat (youtube.com/@spuctv)

01Nov

A historic step for global solidarity!

01 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

A historic step for global solidarity!

This week the First Minister announced support for the “Cancel Debt, Choose Hope” campaign.

SCIAF's Advocacy Manager Line Christensen says:

"Debt is not just about money, it is about people, their health, education, and future. It is about justice. Scotland is showing that the voices of the Global South matter and I am so pleased with this commitment to Debt Justice."

Sign the petition today: https://campaign.sciaf.org.uk/canceldebt?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_3jxsvwtfn2

01Nov

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01 Nov, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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