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

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November 2023

22Nov

2024 Verification and Results

22 Nov, 2023 | Louise Elliott | SCES News |

It is essential that all schools presenting primary 7 candidates for the award in 2024 take part in the verification process. October All primary 7 coordinators invited to nominate a lead verifier for their cluster. It is the responsibility of the individual coordinator to identify other participating schools in their cluster; it is then the […]

21Nov

Pope Francis Faith Award – Annual Conference for Coordinators

21 Nov, 2023 | Louise Elliott | SCES News |

Contents of the teacher pack from the 2023 conference can be accessed below: Daily Examin for Candidates Professional Learning Activities The following workshops were launched at the 2023 Annual Conference and can be used individually, or, to compliment Whole School Planning: Curriculum Planning Laudato Si’ Laudato Si’ Planning in PFFA Liturgical […]

October 2023

12Oct

Catholic Education Week 2023: Pilgrims of Faith

12 Oct, 2023 | Louise Elliott | SCES News |

“The beauty of the Christian faith lies not in its theological explanations but in the lives of people who dedicate themselves to prayer, charity and sharing the Gospel..Be discoverers of beauty, seekers of the treasures of faith…because faith cannot remain a memory of the past, something ‘museum-like.’ No, it always lives again in the joy […]