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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September 2023

27Sep

VACANCY – Principal Teacher of Religious Education, St Joseph’s Academy, Kilmarnock

27 Sep, 2023 | Suzanne Gilroy | SCES News |

LOCATION: St Josephs Academy Kilmarnock, KA3 7SL SALARY: £56,160 per year CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent POSITION TYPE: Full Time HOURS: 35 hours per week *Closing Date: 04/10/2023 Please APPLY ONLINE using link below: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-ayrshire-council/jobs/principal-teacher-religious-education-st-josephs-academy-kilmarnock-349345

August 2023

30Aug

VACANCY – St Aloysius’ College – Organist

30 Aug, 2023 | Suzanne Gilroy | SCES News |

Organist About St Aloysius’ College St Aloysius’ College is one of the leading schools in Scotland, one of eleven Jesuit schools in Britain and over two thousand Jesuit schools and 900 universities worldwide. It has just over 750 pupils across Junior and Senior schools. The role We are currently seeking an Organist to rehearse […]