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

August 2025

06Aug

Palestinians protest Gaza offensive as starvation deaths rise - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-08/palestinians-protest-gaza-offensive-as-starvation-deaths-rise.html

Thousands of Palestinians rally across several West Bank cities, protesting Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and restrictions on aid ...

06Aug

The horror of war shown in the starving hostages held in Gaza - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-08/the-horror-of-war-shown-in-the-starving-hostages-held-in-gaza.html

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, following the release this week of ...

06Aug

Transfiguration of the Lord | Franciscan Media

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

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/transfiguration-of-the-lord/

Whatever happened on Mount Tabor within the hearts of Peter, James and John, we will never know. The experience was more than words can describe. But certainly, the three Apostles had an experience of the glory of Jesus, the Son of God.

02Aug

Vigil for Jubilee of Youth

02 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

02Aug

The Jubilee of Youth has been taking place in Rome in recent days and concludes with the overnight Vigil tonight into tomorrow

02 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Jubilee of Youth has been taking place in Rome in recent days and concludes with the overnight Vigil tonight into tomorrow. Follow the events with Pope Leo on the Vatican News channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEM7a3mHMR4

02Aug

Saint Eusebius of Vercelli | Franciscan Media

02 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-eusebius-of-vercelli/

Eusebius of Vercelli, spent most of his episcopal life defending the Church against the Arians. Also a defender of Saint Athanasius, whom the emperor wanted to punish, Saint Eusebius suffered death threats and harassment. But he continued to remain faithful and hopeful.

02Aug

Exciting opportunity available!

02 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Exciting opportunity available!

Check out our current committee position and apply today:
https://pulse.ly/gpqxsi2pnd

💚Know someone who would be suitable for this role? Send this post their way!

02Aug

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday approved the decision to declare St

02 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday approved the decision to declare St. John Henry Newman the 38th doctor of the universal Church. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3f9s8y6x

01Aug

Photos from Diocese of Argyll & the Isles's post

01 Aug, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

July 2025

31Jul

❗BUS FULLY BOOKED🚌

31 Jul, 2025 | Justice & Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

❗BUS FULLY BOOKED🚌
🕊️ Christian Peace Vigil at Faslane - Saturday 2nd August, 10.30am

This Saturday, Christians from across traditions will gather at Faslane to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with prayer, reflection, and a call for peace and nuclear disarmament.

✝️ Led by:
• Archbishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow and President of Justice & Peace Scotland
• Rt Rev. Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
• Most Rev. Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church

🤍Supported by:
• The Iona Community
• United Reformed Church Scotland
• Quakers in Scotland

🚌 PLEASE NOTE: All bus seats from Glasgow and Edinburgh are now fully booked. No boarding will be possible without a reservation.

📧 If you’ve booked a place but can no longer attend, please email [email protected] as soon as possible as there is a significant waiting list.

🚗 You can still attend by making your own way there - limited parking is available at Faslane South Gate (Maidstone Road).

🕊️Thank you to all who will turn out to play a part in this vital public witness for peace and to all who will be there with us in prayer and spirit.