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

May 2025

30May

📢 Our Latest Newsletter is Out Now!

30 May, 2025 | Justice & Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

📢 Our Latest Newsletter is Out Now!

This edition is packed with updates, ways you can take action, and includes details of important upcoming events we hope you’ll join us for, including:

🕊️ Dignity Not Detention: our solidarity witness at Dungavel IRC on Sunday 15th June.
🙏 Together for Sanctuary: an ecumenical worship service for Refugee Week 2025, held at Immaculate Conception, Glasgow, and co-hosted with Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees (SFAR).

🌍 You'll also find our call to action to mark the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ by signing up to the Scotland United for Climate Action campaign.

📥 Find the newsletter on our website and in the comments below and don't forget to share to spread the word!

30May

https://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk/Portals/0/Blog/JUSTICE%26PEACENEWSLETTER-JUNE-AUG2025-2.pdf

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

https://www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk/Portals/0/Blog/JUSTICE%26PEACENEWSLETTER-JUNE-AUG2025-2.pdf
Latest News.....

30May

Holy Spirit Novena —Prayers for ALL 9 Days

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

https://youtu.be/frsiF1JYFuc?si=nAmd6-LVjxDiGrfM

The Novena to the Holy Spirit is typically prayed during the period between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost Sunday. In this novena, one prays for the Seven ...

29May

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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

29May

8 Fast Facts About Our Lady of Good Counsel, The Miraculous Devotion of Pope Leo XIV

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

Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us! 🙏

29May

On the day we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord from the Holy Land to Heaven, having saved all humanity, I urge for an immedia...

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

On the day we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord from the Holy Land to Heaven, having saved all humanity, I urge for an immediate just and peaceful resolution to the awful conflict in Gaza. Please click to read my statement https://www.rcdai.org.uk/
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29May

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/liturgical-holidays/solemnity-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord.html

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - Vatican News

29May

Feast of the Ascension of the Lord 2025 - Reflections and Readings for Ascension Day

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

https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord/

The Ascension is a pivotal Christian holiday celebrating Jesus ascending into heaven to assume His place at the right hand of the Father.

29May

In Scotland some politicians want to legislate for crimes against the environment and decriminalise crimes against the unborn ch...

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

In Scotland some politicians want to legislate for crimes against the environment and decriminalise crimes against the unborn child and the elderly and dying????? Why not be consistent and protect all life including the most weak and vulnerable???

29May

Pope Leo XIV: Before We Are Believers, We Are Called to Be Human

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

Pope Leo XIV: Before We Are Believers, We Are Called to Be Human

Read more: https://catholiconline.news/faith/pope-leo-xiv-before-we-are-believers-we-are-called-to-be-human/

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