The Catholic Union was founded in 1870. It exists to address the pressing social challenges of the day and equip and protect the ability of Catholics to contribute to those debates and in wider public affairs.
We are going through a period of renewal and expect our future work to focus on increasingly working with Catholic and other parliamentarians.
We expect also to continue to:
- Make representations to Parliament, to Government Departments or to other public authorities.
- Take action through members of either or both Houses of Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, or the Welsh Assembly to secure our advocacy goals
- Enhance our media profile and impact
- And to work co-operating with other societies or organisations who share our goals.
Membership of the Catholic Union is open to practising members of the Catholic laity in Great Britain and includes people from all parts of the country and all walks of life. It includes doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers, and civil servants – we represent a wealth of lay Catholic experience and expertise.
The Catholic Union Charitable Trust is the Union’s charitable arm. It organises educational projects, lectures and discussions with prominent Catholics and others.
The Catholic community is one of the largest communities in the country. There are
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approximately 4.5 million Catholics in Britain today.