China, the Church and Christian persecution
Former Conservative party leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, has called on the Catholic Church to take a tougher stance on China. Speaking at the latest… Read More »China, the Church and Christian persecution
Louisa Collyer-Hamlin
Advent Parliamentary Update
The Catholic Union has updated MPs and peers on our recent work in Westminster and beyond. The email update features our change in President, ‘scrap… Read More »Advent Parliamentary Update
2023 Wrapped Up
During this time of Advent, we have been reflecting on our activities over the past year. You can read all about it here and if… Read More »2023 Wrapped Up
Catholic Union’s AGM
Standing room only at this year’s AGM generously sponsored by CCLA. Our thanks to Bishop John Sherrington who kindly celebrated mass and delivered an excellent… Read More »Catholic Union’s AGM
Parliamentarians show support for Ukraine
A cross party group of MPs and peers visited the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London this week to see firsthand the support being provided to… Read More »Parliamentarians show support for Ukraine
Over 1,000 people call on Education Secretary to “scrap the cap”
Over 1,000 people have signed the Catholic Union’s open letter to the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, calling on her to lift the cap on faith-based… Read More »Over 1,000 people call on Education Secretary to “scrap the cap”
Definition of a Christian Country
Director of the Catholic Union, Nigel Parker, writes: The Times survey of the views of around 1200 Anglican priests published this week has provoked many responses,… Read More »Definition of a Christian Country
Former Education Secretary backs campaign to “scrap the cap”
Former Education Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has backed the Catholic Union’s campaign to scrap the cap on faith-based admissions to new free schools. Ms Kelly, who… Read More »Former Education Secretary backs campaign to “scrap the cap”
Christian groups call on Parliament to tackle workplace discrimination
Three Christian groups have urged a parliamentary inquiry to investigate concerns about religious freedom in the workplace. Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights is running… Read More »Christian groups call on Parliament to tackle workplace discrimination
The Ambassador will see you now
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: You wait for a meeting with the Ambassador, then two come along at once! This week the Catholic… Read More »The Ambassador will see you now