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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December 2024

15Dec

Pope at Mass: Christ is joy, in every time and amid every affliction - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-12/pope-francis-mass-corsica-15-december-2024.html

Pope Francis presides over Mass in Corsica as the final public event of his one-day 47th Apostolic Journey abroad. In his homily, the Pope calls for ...

15Dec

Lord's Day Reflection: 'Rejoice: Jesus, our joy, is coming' - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-12/gospel-sunday-advent-reflection-fr-nguyen.html

As the Church marks the Third Sunday in Advent, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings focusing on Advent as a ...

14Dec

Saint John of the Cross | Franciscan Media

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

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

Saint John of the Cross was a 16th century reformer of the Carmelite way of life. Together with Saint Teresa of Avila, he lived the primitive Rule of their Order, and paid a dear price for his commitment to reform and authentic living. Saint John of the Cross died in 1591.

14Dec

🎄Looking to gift an exciting experience this Christmas?

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

🎄Looking to gift an exciting experience this Christmas?

Tickets are now available for a special film premiere with Ricky Ross!

At the GFT on Thursday 16th January, we will be launching our new movie ‘Dignity’ which features the frontman from Deacon Blue, and hosting a Q&A with Ricky afterwards. It’s not to be missed!

Reserve your space today: https://pulse.ly/9vkbpakrin

13Dec

Aid to the Church in Need | Persecuted and Forgotten?

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

https://acnuk.org/pf-edition-2024/?srsltid=AfmBOooj1Dk1OOSnr7nRX55dYOU2DKK2Vy4InRYq9gT5qp59a-dZm9Az

Persecuted and Forgotten? 2024 edition A report of Christians Persecution and Oppression in the World 2022 - 2024 Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24 summarises the findings of ACN’s continued research, assessing recent patterns of violence and persec...

13Dec

Saint Lucy | Franciscan Media

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

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-lucy/
For all those suffering from failing eyesight and illnesses🙏

Little is known about Saint Lucy except that she had taken a vow of virginity, and that she was martyred in 304. Yet devotion to her sprung up in the early Church, and she is mentioned among the martyrs in the first Eucharistic Prayer.

12Dec

Catholic to represent King at Church of Scotland General Assembly

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

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/catholic-to-represent-king-at-church-of-scotland-general-assembly-tctvzl530

Lady Elish Angiolini, who was born in Glasgow and has Irish heritage, says her appointment as Lord High Commissioner is a “fabulously significant gesture”

12Dec

Lady Elish Angiolini appointed as Lord High Commissioner to the 2025 General Assembly

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

https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/articles/

A trailblazing lawyer who was Scotland’s first female Lord Advocate has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the 2025 General Assembly of the...

12Dec

Jubilee 2025 Opening Mass with the Holy Father in St Peter's Square on December 24 at 7pm

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

https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en/notizie/comunicati/2024/Giubileo-24-dicembre-alle-19-messa-apertura-con-santo-padre-piazza-san-pietro.html#:~:text=The%202025%20Jubilee%20will%20officially,the%20Holy%20Door%20will%20follow.

The 2025 Jubilee will officially open on December 24, 2024, at 7pm with a Mass presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square. The rite of the ...

12Dec

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Experience of Cuauhtlatohuac

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

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/our-lady-of-guadalupe/

The Blessed Virgin’s appearance at Tepeyac to Saint Juan Diego in 1531, was the beginning of a beautiful story of God’s and Mary’s love and care for the peoples of Mexico. As Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Blessed Virgin was named patroness of all of the Americas in 2003.