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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February 2025

01Feb

On the Feast of the Presentation, this Holy Year celebration of Religious Life Let’s give thanks for the Religious priests, sist...

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

On the Feast of the Presentation, this Holy Year celebration of Religious Life Let’s give thanks for the Religious priests, sisters and brothers who have served the Church in Scotland in the past, in the present and in the future. We need them🙏

01Feb

Photos from Diocese of Argyll & the Isles's post

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

January 2025

31Jan

The Diocese of Paisley Podcast | Tommy Burns - The Cause for Canonisation: Patrick O'Hara looks at the possible opening of a Cau...

31 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://share.transistor.fm/s/11ba9bd1

The Diocese of Paisley Podcast | Tommy Burns - The Cause for Canonisation: Patrick O'Hara looks at the possible opening of a Cause for Canonisation of Scottish football legend.

Featuring Patrick O'Hara; Christopher McLaughlin - Tommy Burns Cause for Canonisation coordinating team. To contact the Tommy Burns Cause for Canonisation coordinating team please email: [email protected].

31Jan

Saint John Bosco | Franciscan Media

31 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-bosco/

Inspired by Saint Francis de Sales, Saint John Bosco founded the Salesians to continue his work among boys. Then, joining forces with Mary Mazzarello, he helped found the Salesian Sisters. All this during a time when established religious communities in Italy were closing their doors.

30Jan

Photos from SCIAF's post

30 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

29Jan

Diocese of Motherwell Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025 - Joe Walsh Tours

29 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://joewalshtours.co.uk/tours/diocese-of-motherwell-pilgrimage-to-lourdes-2025/#booking-form

The Diocese of Motherwell Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 14th to 21st July 2025, under the leadership of The Bishop of Motherwell Right Reverend

28Jan

Jerusalem bishop to speak in Scotland about suffering of Christians in Holy Land - The Tablet

28 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/jerusalem-bishop-to-speak-in-scotland-about-suffering-of-christians-in-holy-land/

Bishops from the Holy Land and Nigeria are among the speakers scheduled to speak at anb ACN conference in Scotland on the suffering and persecution of Christians.

28Jan

Aid to the Church in Need | Scottish Catholic Conference

28 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://acnuk.org/event/scottish-catholic-conference/

Scottish Catholic Conference Start: 29 Mar 2025 9:30 ▪ End: 29 Mar 2025 16:00 ▪ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY facebook twitter email Please join us for our first ever ACN Scottish Catholic Conference, ‘Courage to Be Catholic’. This special event will bring ...

28Jan

Pange Lingua Gloriosi - Tantum Ergo Sacramentum Corpus Christi Maundy Thursday Eucharistic Adoration

28 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://youtu.be/4apJNn2Y-ds?si=QX4HW-DEU5Qdes1L
Written by St Thomas Aquinas

Arrangment by Caitlin Foster 2022Sung by: Caitlin Foster, Emma Drzycimski, Michael Foster, and John GriffithTranslation by: Edward Caswall, C.O. (1814–1878)P...

28Jan

Saint Thomas Aquinas | Franciscan Media

28 Jan, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-thomas-aquinas/

Saint Thomas Aquinas is well known for his writings, especially the "Summa Theologica." But he was far more than a philosopher/theologian. He was a devout man who wrote beautiful prayers and hymns. Perhaps the best known is the "Pange Lingua."