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

September 2025

18Sep

Saint Joseph of Cupertino | Franciscan Media

18 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-joseph-of-cupertino/

Saint Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating during prayer. After a short career with the Capuchins, he joined the Conventual Franciscans. Following a brief assignment caring for the friary mule, Joseph began his studies for the priesthood.

18Sep

Pope renews appeal for Gaza ceasefire: Inviolable human dignity of all must be respected - Vatican News

18 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV expresses his “deepest” sympathy for the people of Gaza. He renews his appeal for a ...

18Sep

Photos from St Anthony's and St Mark's Rutherglen's post

18 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

18Sep

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18 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Archbishop Leo Cushley on the friendship agreement with the Scottish Episcopal Church.
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17Sep

Bishop John met Pope Leo today

17 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Bishop John met Pope Leo today. He assured His Holiness of the prayers of the people of the Diocese of Paisley.

17Sep

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17 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Saint Ninian Declaration is a declaration of friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland.
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17Sep

Saint Robert Bellarmine | Franciscan Media

17 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today is the Pope’s feast day as he is named after St Robert Bellarmine- a holiday in the Vatican

Saint Robert Bellarmine was ordained in 1570 during a period when the study of theology was in a weakened state. He dedicated his time and energy to the study of Church history, the Fathers of the Church, and to Scripture, in order to organize Church teaching to face the attacks of the Protestant Re...

17Sep

Beninese Bishop: Jihadist attacks aim at preventing Church's activity - Vatican News

17 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Following a recent attack by jihadists, the Bishop of N'Dali, Benin, Martin Adjou Moumouni, explains that the community is concerned about further ...

17Sep

📢SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the Scotland Demands Better march!

17 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

📢SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the Scotland Demands Better march!

🗓️ Saturday 25th October
📍 Edinburgh - leaving from the Scottish Parliament

Over 1 million people in Scotland are living in poverty. We're joining hundreds of people and organisations marching in Edinburgh to demand better jobs, better investment, and better social security.

More details on our meeting point and exact time to follow. Let's come together to demand a Scotland where all can live with dignity.

16Sep

Pope Leo recalls late Duchess of Kent's 'legacy of Christian goodness' - Vatican News

16 Sep, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Pope Leo XIV sends his condolences for the death of Britain's Duchess Katharine of Kent, recalling her "legacy of Christian goodness" and entrusting ...