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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August 2024

01Aug

Saint Alphonsus Liguori | Franciscan Media

01 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-alphonsus-liguori/

Saint Alphonsus Liguori was a great moral theologian as well as the founder of the Redemptorists. He wrote in the areas of spirituality and doctrine to the edification of his diocese and others.

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July 2024

31Jul

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24481129.olympics-sinister-humiliation-christians/

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24481129.olympics-sinister-humiliation-christians/

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31Jul

Statement from Archbishop of Liverpool after Southport attack | ICN

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50316
Our prayers are with the people of Southport, the victims and their families🙏

Archbishop Malcolm McMahon has appealed for prayers following yesterday's fatal attack on the children's dance class in Southport. The Archbishop says: "We hold in our thoughts and prayers all those involved in the Major Incident in Southport.For those who have been injure...

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31Jul

10 Elements of Ignatian Spirituality: An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality - IgnatianSpirituality.com

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/what-is-ignatian-spirituality/10-elements-of-ignatian-spirituality/

10 elements of Ignatian spirituality are introduced. Ignatian spirituality is a practical spirituality for our age.

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31Jul

Saint Ignatius of Loyola | Franciscan Media

31 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ignatius-of-loyola/

Founder of the Society of Jesus Ignatius of Loyola, like Francis of Assisi, had a conversion experience while recuperating from a serious illness. Being a military man, the Rule of Life that Saint Ignatius wrote for his followers shows the discipline and rigor of a soldier, but a soldier of faith wi...

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30Jul

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30 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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30Jul

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30 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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29Jul

Press Release – ‘Do we want people who feel they are a burden to others to take their own lives?’ | Anscombe Bioethics

29 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.bioethics.org.uk/news-events/news-from-the-centre/press-release-do-we-want-people-who-feel-they-are-a-burden-to-others-to-take-their-own-lives/

Lord Falconer has drawn second place in the Ballot to present an ‘Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill’. The advocates of assisted suicide are once again bringing the debate back to Parliament.

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29Jul

Pope Francis: 'an applause for all grandparents!' - Vatican News

29 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-07/pope-francis-an-applause-for-all-grandparents.html

The Holy Father calls for a round of applause for all grandparents and for showing closeness and appreciation to all elderly people as the Church ...

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29Jul

Seoul holds launch event for World Youth Day 2027 - Vatican News

29 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-07/south-korea-seoul-wyd-2027-lauch-conference.html

The Catholic Church in South Korea has officially set the stage for World Youth Day (WYD) 2027 with a grand launch event at the Myeongdong Cathedral, ...

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