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 2025

07Aug

The Bishops of Scotland are holding a Season of Creation Conference next month in Stirling

07 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Bishops of Scotland are holding a Season of Creation Conference next month in Stirling.

📅 Saturday 6 September 2025, 10am-3pm at St Margaret’s, Drip Road, Raploch, FK9 1RR.

Archbishop Nolan will be one of the main speakers along with Lorna Gold, Exec Director of the global Laudato Si Movement, Mark Booker of SCIAF and Ann-Marie Clements of Justice & Peace Scotland. Workshops, Q&A, idea sessions and more!

▪ Register at www.bcos.org.uk/scc25 (free event)

06Aug

Photos from Justice & Peace Scotland's post

06 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

06Aug

Palestinians protest Gaza offensive as starvation deaths rise - Vatican News

06 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-08/palestinians-protest-gaza-offensive-as-starvation-deaths-rise.html

Thousands of Palestinians rally across several West Bank cities, protesting Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and restrictions on aid ...

06Aug

The horror of war shown in the starving hostages held in Gaza - Vatican News

06 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-08/the-horror-of-war-shown-in-the-starving-hostages-held-in-gaza.html

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, following the release this week of ...

06Aug

Transfiguration of the Lord | Franciscan Media

06 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/transfiguration-of-the-lord/

Whatever happened on Mount Tabor within the hearts of Peter, James and John, we will never know. The experience was more than words can describe. But certainly, the three Apostles had an experience of the glory of Jesus, the Son of God.

02Aug

Vigil for Jubilee of Youth

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

02Aug

The Jubilee of Youth has been taking place in Rome in recent days and concludes with the overnight Vigil tonight into tomorrow

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

The Jubilee of Youth has been taking place in Rome in recent days and concludes with the overnight Vigil tonight into tomorrow. Follow the events with Pope Leo on the Vatican News channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEM7a3mHMR4

02Aug

Saint Eusebius of Vercelli | Franciscan Media

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

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-eusebius-of-vercelli/

Eusebius of Vercelli, spent most of his episcopal life defending the Church against the Arians. Also a defender of Saint Athanasius, whom the emperor wanted to punish, Saint Eusebius suffered death threats and harassment. But he continued to remain faithful and hopeful.

02Aug

Exciting opportunity available!

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

Exciting opportunity available!

Check out our current committee position and apply today:
https://pulse.ly/gpqxsi2pnd

💚Know someone who would be suitable for this role? Send this post their way!

02Aug

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday approved the decision to declare St

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

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday approved the decision to declare St. John Henry Newman the 38th doctor of the universal Church. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3f9s8y6x