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

July 2024

19Jul

Participants in World Grandparents Day granted Plenary Indulgence - Vatican News

19 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican
Holy Mass for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday 28th July 3pm at Carfin celebrated by Bishop Keenan

The Apostolic Penitentiary grants a Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who take part in the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July ...

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19Jul

Pope: 'May 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris promote esteem and harmony' - Vatican News

19 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-07/pope-francis-greets-2024-summer-olympic-games-in-paris.html

Pope Francis sends warms greetings and prayers for the Mass of Peace ahead of the imminent 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, wishing that ...

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17Jul

Pope Francis: Listen to women, often overlooked and undervalued - Vatican News

17 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-07/pope-francis-women-dialogue-ministries-synod.html

Pope Francis writes the preface for a book entitled “Women and Ministries in the Synodal Church,” authored by two cardinals and three female ...

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17Jul

Press Statement – Anscombe Centre Publishes Guide on Scottish Assisted Suicide Consultation & Calls for Public Engagement | Ansc...

17 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.bioethics.org.uk/news-events/news-from-the-centre/press-statement-anscombe-centre-publishes-guide-on-scottish-assisted-suicide-consultation-calls-for-public-engagement/

On 07 June, the Health, Sport and Social Care Committee of the Scottish Parliament opened a call for evidence on Liam McArthur MSP’s ‘Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill’.

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17Jul

Not Dead Yet UK

17 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://notdeadyetuk.co.uk/

We are a UK-based network who are part of a global alliance of disabled people, who oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide. But what are the reasons behind our position?

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16Jul

Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Franciscan Media

16 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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

The Blessed Virgin has many, many titles--among them is Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mount Carmel is in northern Israel and has long been the site of a monastery of religious monks. The entire Church celebrates this feast along with the Carmelite Monks and Nuns.

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13Jul

Sea Sunday 14th July 2024

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

https://stellamaris.org.uk/seasunday/?utm_source=CATHOLIC+NETWORK&utm_campaign=940d4c941d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_11_02_08_53_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ed6d059f57-940d4c941d-576190010

Join us as we come together to pray for seafarers and fishers, and thank them for their vital role in our lives.

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13Jul

Holy See: Supporting developing countries is a 'moral imperative' - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-07/holy-see-supporting-developing-countries-is-a-moral-imperative.html

The Vatican's Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, addresses the 2024 High-Level Political Forum in New York, urging ...

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11Jul

Integral Human Development: a Holistic Approach to Restoring Dignity | SCIAF

11 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

This document is a high-level summary and draws on Integral Human Development to outline a vision for the Loss and Damage fund which will truly deliver holistic solutions for people.

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11Jul

Bishops' Conference of Scotland

11 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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