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

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October 2024

03Oct

Photos from Galloway Diocese's post

03 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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02Oct

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

02 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Office for Care of Creation, in partnership with SCES and KSC held a Design a Garden Competition for Primary Schools this year. Last Friday, the winners (Our Lady’s Primary School, Perth) were awarded their winner’s trophy by Bishop Andrew McKenzie

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02Oct

Photos from Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency's post

02 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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02Oct

The Pope also asked everyone to observe October 7 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world and an end to violence

02 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Pope also asked everyone to observe October 7 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world and an end to violence.

At the opening Mass of the @Synod, Pope Francis announces that he will go to the Basilica of St. Mary Major on October 6 to offer a prayer of supplication for peace to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to recite the Rosary.

The Pope also asked everyone to observe October 7 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world and an end to violence.

"Let us resume this ecclesial journey with our gaze turned toward the world, because the Christian community is always at the service of humanity, to proclaim the joy of the Gospel to all. This is needed, especially in this dramatic hour of our history, as the winds of war and the flames of violence continue to upheave entire peoples and nations," he said.

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02Oct

End the British Government's cruel two-child benefit cap | SPUC

02 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

End the British Government's
cruel two-child benefit cap- SIGN THE PETITION

Did you know that BPAS, one of Britain's biggest abortion providers, has identified that the Government’s punitive two-child Universal Credit limit is “a significant factor” in many women deciding to abort their child?

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02Oct

Doctors express strong opposition to assisted suicide

02 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Doctors express strong opposition to assisted suicide. 82% of doctors responding to the Scottish Parliament Health Committee’s detailed call for views on proposals to legalise assisted suicide have stated that they are ‘strongly opposed’ to the plans. Please let your MSPs know about this. More information on how to do this at: https://rcpolitics.org/assisted-suicide/

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01Oct

DEI VERBUM - Video 3

01 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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01Oct

LUMEN GENTIUM - Video 4

01 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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01Oct

SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM - Video 2

01 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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01Oct

INTRODUCTORY VIDEO - Video 1

01 Oct, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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