On 14 May, the Catholic Union attended the Christians in Government annual conference at the Emmanuel Centre in London. The topic for this year was: “What would William Wilberforce say to us today?”. Christians in Government is a non-denominational (but mostly evangelical Protestant) staff network connecting, supporting and representing Christians working in UK national Government. It is formally recognised by Cabinet Office to represent and […]
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Catholic Union responds to Queen’s Speech
Following the Queen’s Speech, delivered by the Prince of Wales on 10 May, the Catholic Union has issued the following response. Catholic Union Director, Nigel Parker, comments: “It’s right that easing the cost of living for families should be front and centre of the Queen’s Speech. Families across the country are seeing costs going up […]
Welcome return for Catholic Union’s St Thomas More Circle
The Catholic Union held its annual Mass and reception for supporters of its St Thomas More Circle on Thursday 21 April. The event took place at St Mary’s, Cadogan Street, in Chelsea, not far from the home of St Thomas More – the Catholic Union’s Patron Saint. It was the first time in two years […]
Catholic Union updates MPs and peers on recent work
Ahead of Easter, the Catholic Union has updated our members and supporters in Parliament on our recent work and news. Our latest Parliamentary Update includes an update on the new police guidance on the Last Rites, our reaction to the Spring Statement, as well as our work promoting religious freedom at home and abroad. Read […]
Catholic Union welcomes new guidance on the Last Rites
The Catholic Union has welcomed new guidance for police officers which recognises the importance of allowing victims of crime to have access to priests and family members. The new guidance from the College of Policing recognises the importance of priests being able to administer the Last Rites to people at crimes scenes in cases […]
Common sense and science prevail in GMC progesterone case
Catholic Union members and supporters had the opportunity to hear from Dr Dermot Kearney about how his support for women who changed their minds about having an abortion led to disciplinary action being taken against him. Dr Kearney was the guest speaker at the Catholic Union’s latest webinar on Monday 28 March. Dr Kearney had […]
Catholic Union Webinar: Dr Dermot Kearney
CATHOLIC UNION WEBINAR with DR DERMOT KEARNEY MONDAY 28 MARCH AT 7.30PM Dr Dermot Kearney is an NHS Consultant and former President of the Catholic Medical Association who has offered treatment to women who wish to reverse the effect of a drug taken to produce an abortion. Although over 30 babies were born following this […]
Families still feel the squeeze after Spring Statement warns Catholic Union
Following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, the Catholic Union has issued a statement. Nigel Parker, Director of the Catholic Union, comments: “The increased cost of living is hitting family budgets hard – especially those that were just about managing. While some of the changes announced by the Chancellor will take the edge off spiralling food […]
Christian groups call on Chancellor to ease tax burden on families
Three Christian organisations have called on the Chancellor to make the tax system fairer for families ahead of the Spring Statement later this month. The Catholic Union of Great Britain; the Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics; and the Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society, St Mary’s University, Twickenham have called for action […]
Bill of Rights should focus on recognised fundamental rights, says Catholic Union
The Catholic Union has called for a renewed focus on universal, inviolable, and inalienable rights as part of plans for a new Bill of Rights being proposed by the Government. Following a review of the Human Rights Act, the Government is consulting on a number of possible changes to the framework of human rights […]
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