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

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April 2026

12Apr

Abbie from Group 116 caught up with from Archbishop Leo Cushley, President of HCPT, as he joined us in Lourdes earlier this week

12 Apr, 2026 | HCPT | BCoS Facebook |

Abbie from Group 116 caught up with from Archbishop Leo Cushley, President of HCPT, as he joined us in Lourdes earlier this week.

He reminded us why we are here with Our Lady, supporting the children, and walking together as one HCPT family.

Lourdes is a place of prayer, a place of encounter, but also a place where we can enjoy one another’s company and build lasting friendships.

As we celebrated 70 years, we gave thanks for all that has been… and all that is still to come.

Happy 70th birthday, HCPT.