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

December 2023

04Dec

VACANCY – Principal Teacher of Religious Education – St Maurice High School, Cumbernauld

04 Dec, 2023 | Suzanne Gilroy | SCES News |

LOCATION: St Maurice High School, Westfield, G68 9AG SALARY: £56,160 per year CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent POSITION TYPE: Full Time HOURS: 35 hours per week *Closing Date: 08/12/2023 Please APPLY ONLINE using link below: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/north-lanarkshire-council/jobs/principal-teacher-religious-education-req00689-358426

November 2023

22Nov

2024 Verification and Results

22 Nov, 2023 | Louise Elliott | SCES News |

It is essential that all schools presenting primary 7 candidates for the award in 2024 take part in the verification process. October All primary 7 coordinators invited to nominate a lead verifier for their cluster. It is the responsibility of the individual coordinator to identify other participating schools in their cluster; it is then the […]

21Nov

Bishops to visit UK Parliament with Moderator

21 Nov, 2023 | Anthony Horan | SCPO News |

Bishops to visit UK Parliament with Moderator Members of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland will visit Westminster this week, on Wednesday 22 November, where they will join the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, in a joint pilgrimage. The Church leaders will meet Scottish MP’s attend Prime Minister’s Questions as well as a reception in the House of Lords, which will focus on International Aid to South Sudan. Archbishop Leo Cushley of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the UK Government and our Westminster MPs to discuss...

21Nov

Bishops Westminster Visit [Blogging]

21 Nov, 2023 | SCMO News |

21Nov

Pope Francis Faith Award – Annual Conference for Coordinators

21 Nov, 2023 | Louise Elliott | SCES News |

Contents of the teacher pack from the 2023 conference can be accessed below: Daily Examin for Candidates Professional Learning Activities The following workshops were launched at the 2023 Annual Conference and can be used individually, or, to compliment Whole School Planning: Curriculum Planning Laudato Si’ Laudato Si’ Planning in PFFA Liturgical […]

16Nov

Bishops call on Scottish Government to recognise place of Catholic schools [Blogging]

16 Nov, 2023 | SCMO News |

15Nov

Relationships Sexual Health and Parenting: Respond to Scottish Government Consultation by 23rd November

15 Nov, 2023 | Barbara Coupar | SCES News |

“The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is both disappointed and confused at the decision by the Scottish Government to delete all reference to Catholic schools in its: Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Education in Scottish Schools” document. We strongly request the re-insertion of the paragraphs relating to Denominational Education from […]

13Nov

Bishops urge party leaders to back peace calls [Blogging]

13 Nov, 2023 | SCMO News |

October 2023

26Oct

Bishops send message to First Minister [Blogging]

26 Oct, 2023 | SCMO News |

25Oct

St. Joseph’s RC PS, Inverness – 80 years Celebrations!

25 Oct, 2023 | Suzanne Gilroy | SCES News |

We had a whole week full of celebrations to celebrate our 80th year in this school building. As Father Laurence Gambella wrote in his weekly bulletin, we are not really celebrating a building, we celebrate everything that is encompassed within the building, everything we value and work hard for as a school community of […]