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

March 2025

12Mar

🎟️A new offer on group tickets has been announced for the Scottish Catholic Conference hosted by ACN Scotland - more details in ...

12 Mar, 2025 | Justice & Peace Scotland | Justice & Peace Scotland Facebook |

🎟️A new offer on group tickets has been announced for the Scottish Catholic Conference hosted by ACN Scotland - more details in their post below! 👇

🕊️We are looking forward to hosting a stall on the day and chatting to attendees about our work across Scotland.

📢 We have a new group ticket offer! Bring your friends, family, and parishioners to the Scottish Catholic Conference on 29 March.

Get 5 tickets for £112, which includes a conference pack, access to exhibitors, speakers, and trading stalls, and a light lunch and tea/coffee on arrival. You won't want to miss this groundbreaking event!

🎟️ Head to https://bit.ly/3R6zh4E to book your tickets now!

#ScottishCatholicConference #CouragetobeCatholic

Archdiocese of Glasgow Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Motherwell Diocese Diocese of Paisley RC Diocese of Galloway RC Diocese of Aberdeen Justice & Peace Scotland

12Mar

Syria: Christians among hundreds massacred | ICN

12 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51900

Hundreds of civilians, including Christians, were "indiscriminately" massacred last Friday, 7 March, in north-west Syria, aggravating the existing fear and uncertainty in the country, according to local sources.A contact in Latakia - who requested anonymity for security reasons ...

12Mar

Pope Francis rests well overnight amid improvement - Vatican News

12 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-rests-well-overnight-amid-continuous-improvement.html

Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer ...

11Mar

SCIAF | Colombia in the Box - Episode 1

11 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

11Mar

In message, pope thanks Italian movement for supporting culture of life

11 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

In message, pope thanks Italian movement for supporting culture of life
“A just society,” he said, “is not built by eliminating the unwanted unborn, the elderly who are no longer autonomous or the incurably ill.”
“The unborn child represents, par excellence, every man and woman who does not count and has no voice,” Pope Francis wrote. “Taking their side means being in solidarity with all the discarded of the world.”
https://iobserve.org/2025/03/08/in-message-pope-thanks-italian-movement-for-supporting-culture-of-life/

11Mar

I spent a very enjoyable day reflecting on the Holy Year with the school communities of St Andrew’s, Rothesay and then St Mun’s,...

11 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

I spent a very enjoyable day reflecting on the Holy Year with the school communities of St Andrew’s, Rothesay and then St Mun’s, Dunoon. I look forward to being with St Columba’s, Oban this Friday. If we want our youth to trust that Jesus is our Hope then let us encourage them not just by our words but by how we live our lives.
+Brian

11Mar

Photos from Salt + Light Media's post

11 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

11Mar

Pope Francis has restful night amid ongoing improvement - Vatican News

11 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-has-restful-night-amid-ongoing-improvement.html

Pope Francis had a restful night and woke up about 8 a.m. this morning, the Holy See Press Office said on Tuesday, the morning after the Pope's ...

11Mar

Cherishing Life - Bishop Hugh Gilbert

11 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Bishop Hugh Gilbert of the Diocese of Aberdeen highlights the importance of cherishing life at all stages, from conception to natural death. His reflection concluded the online Stations of the Cross, held each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. Register at bit.ly/stations25

▪️Event hosted by the Marrige, Family & Life Office of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.

10Mar

Pope’s condition continues to improve - Vatican News

10 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-condition-continues-to-improve-gemelli.html

The Holy See Press Office says that recent improvements in the Pope’s health situation “have been further consolidated”, but notes that he will need ...