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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July 2025

09Jul

Pope’s July prayer intention: ‘For formation in discernment’ - Vatican News

09 Jul, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of July, and invites us to pray that we may know how to choose the right path for our life ...

09Jul

West Bank: Jewish settlers attack Taibeh residents - Vatican News

09 Jul, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The three parish priests of the Latin, Greek Orthodox, and Melkite churches denounce repeated violence against Christian residents and their property ...

09Jul

Photos from Real Colegio de Escoceses, Salamanca's post

09 Jul, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

09Jul

The National Churches Survey: giving every church a voice

09 Jul, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/survey
Please help this survey 🙏

We are carrying out a national survey to help politicians, the media, and the wider public better understand the challenges churches face and to highlight the vital work they do. If you work or volunteer at a church, chapel or meeting house, we want to hear from you.

09Jul

St. Mary's Cathedral :: Our Lady of Aberdeen

09 Jul, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today’s feast

Standing high on a pedestal in a side chapel of a Brussels church is one of Scotland's treasures, a statue of Our Lady and Child which was saved from destruction in Aberdeen during the Reformation. For sixty-five years, it was hidden until it was shipped to safety in the Low Countries. Despite her i...

08Jul

Photos from RC Diocese of Galloway's post

08 Jul, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

08Jul

Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase - Vatican News

08 Jul, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-07/vatican-offers-new-guidance-for-synod-s-implementation-phase.html

The General Secretariat of the Synod releases “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding ...

06Jul