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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January 2025

01Jan

The title of today's ancient feast of Mary, Mother of God, ‘contains the whole mystery of the Incarnation.’ https://www.thinking...

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

The title of today's ancient feast of Mary, Mother of God, ‘contains the whole mystery of the Incarnation.’ https://www.thinkingfaith.org/articles/solemnity-mother-god

01Jan

Happy New Year to all in the Diocese of Galloway!

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

Happy New Year to all in the Diocese of Galloway! As we welcome 2025, we embrace the Jubilee Year themed "Pilgrims of Hope," a time for renewal and deepening our faith.

May 2025 be a year of love, hope, and peace for all.

December 2024

31Dec

Turn Debt into Hope

31 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Make your voice heard: sign the petition to turn debt into hope
Do something on New Year's Eve to make a difference this Holy Year! It will take a minute.

Let us commit ourselves to remedying the remote causes of injustice, settling unjust and unpayable debts.

31Dec

How to do a Yearly Examen for spiritual clarity in the New Year

31 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://aleteia.org/2019/12/30/how-to-do-a-yearly-examen-for-spiritual-clarity-in-the-new-year

One way to reflect on the past year is to make a “Yearly Examen.” This practice is an extension of the “Daily Examen” that is apart of Ignatian Spirituality.

30Dec

Pope at Angelus: Families, sit around the table and talk - Vatican News

30 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

On the Feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis invites families to spend quality time regularly together, and suggests something as simple as sitting ...

30Dec

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30 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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30Dec

Photos from Archdiocese of Glasgow's post

30 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

30Dec

Wild weather may have forced the cancellation of our planned outdoor procession but we still prayerfully inaugurated the Jubilee...

30 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Wild weather may have forced the cancellation of our planned outdoor procession but we still prayerfully inaugurated the Jubilee in our Cathedral this morning. May the Lord bless our entire diocese throughout the Holy Year.

30Dec

Archboishop Cushley blesses the Jubilee Cross

30 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

29Dec

Proclamation of the Holy Year for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in UK

29 Dec, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Proclamation of the Holy Year for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in UK