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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April 2025

06Apr

Photos from Vatican News's post

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

06Apr

Catholic Catch-Up: Carlo Acutis Canonisation | John Paul II Remembered | Bishops Make History

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

05Apr

Catholic Union Weekly Briefing 5 April 2025

05 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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04Apr

From the Marriage Family Life Office of BCOS

04 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

From the Marriage Family Life Office of BCOS

03Apr

SCIAF has launched an urgent appeal to support communities devastated by the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday l...

03 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

SCIAF has launched an urgent appeal to support communities devastated by the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday last week.

Working through trusted local organisations on the ground, SCIAF’s network partners are providing life-saving assistance, including water, food, shelter and other essential items to those most in need. SCIAF supported long-term development projects in Myanmar until 2017.

Thanks to our trusted local partners through the Caritas Internationalis network, we are able to respond swiftly and effectively, providing essential supplies and services to those who have lost everything.

🙏Please remember the people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and surrounding areas in your prayers and make a donation today, if you can: https://pulse.ly/qvyeeepqso

03Apr

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

03 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

03Apr

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

03 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

03Apr

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

03 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

03Apr

The Nicene Creed: an expression of Christian identity - Vatican News

03 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The International Theological Commission publishes “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea ...

03Apr

For the first time ever the entire Bishops’ Conference visited our Scottish MPs at Westminster, organised by Anthony Horan our P...

03 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

For the first time ever the entire Bishops’ Conference visited our Scottish MPs at Westminster, organised by Anthony Horan our Parliamentary Officer. We met with the Scottish Office, celebrated Mass in Westminster and had an open meeting with the MPs for dialogue and building relationships. I was delighted that all 4 of the MPs who represent the people of our diocese participated in the Mass: Brendan O’Hara (Argyll, Bute & South Lochaber), Angus MacDonald (Inverness, Skye & West Ross-shire), Torcuil Crichton (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) and Irene Campbell (not in photo but represents Arran). The MPs expressed their gratitude for our visit which they described as supportive. Issues raised included sectarianism, migration and racism, the cutting of Overseas Development Aid, welfare cuts, child poverty and (toxic) social media.