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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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August 2024
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-08/bishops-express-shock-at-stabbing-of-priest-in-galway.html


Bishops in Ireland express shock and dismay at the news of the multiple stabbing of a Catholic chaplain on Thursday by a teenager.

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Assisted Suicide: Bishops’ Conference of Scotland submits evidence to committee


‘We all have a duty to move always towards the truth, to respect it and bear responsible witness to it’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2467)

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Sign up for our first National Conference to help parishes



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Thursday, August 15, 2024 - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic Daily Reflections from My Catholic Life!

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During his Angelus address on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis reminds the faithful that the Blessed Mother ...

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Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, a Conventual Franciscan, is best known for volunteering to take the place of a condemned prisoner in a death camp. But he also worked tirelessly for the spiritual welfare of people through his deep devotion to the Blessed Mother.

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Are you responsible for safeguarding in your Catholic Lay Organisation? If so, please BOOK YOUR PLACE at the National Safeguarding Conference which takes place on Saturday 16th November 2024 in Glasgow. You can attend IN PERSON or ONLINE. Details & Booking Form here: https://bit.ly/4bTXNyZ or SCAN the QR code on the image.

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