Abolishing the House of Lords…….
James Somerville-Meikle writes: With some of Boris Johnson’s picks for peerages raising eyebrows, Labour has taken the initiative this week by saying it would abolish… Read More »Abolishing the House of Lords…….
Louisa Collyer-Hamlin
Catholic Union AGM
Thank you to those members and supporters who attended our AGM and for the beautiful surroundings at Farm Street.
Aid to the Church in Need
Head of Public Affairs, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: On a very wet Wednesday afternoon this week and with a long queue to get into Parliament because of a… Read More »Aid to the Church in Need
Catholic Union responds to Autumn Statement
The Catholic Union has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Nigel Parker, Director of the Catholic Union, comments: “The Chancellor has painted a bleak picture… Read More »Catholic Union responds to Autumn Statement
Remembrance Sunday
Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: When Pope Gregory III dedicated a chapel in St. Peter’s, Rome on 1 November 735 A.D. in honour of All Saints, it… Read More »Remembrance Sunday
Catholic Union Events Briefing October 2022
This is a monthly briefing to inform members of forthcoming meetings, lectures, conferences and other events. Please send any information about future events, especially events outside London,… Read More »Catholic Union Events Briefing October 2022
God in Number 10
The Catholic Union office lies within the parish of the Holy Ghost and St Stephen in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. The Parish Priest, Fr Mark… Read More »God in Number 10
Another rollercoaster of a week in British politics
Another rollercoaster of a week in terms of British politics leaving a great sense of uncertainty. While politicians and political parties wrestle over power and… Read More »Another rollercoaster of a week in British politics
First Anniversary of Sir David Amess’ Death
This weekend marks the first anniversary of Sir David Amess’ death. The MP for Southend West was killed conducting a constituency surgery in a local… Read More »First Anniversary of Sir David Amess’ Death
Catholic Union Summer Gathering 2022
The gathering was held at St Mary’s College, Oscott, the famous seminary in Sutton Coldfield. It was a wonderful occasion. We are grateful to David… Read More »Catholic Union Summer Gathering 2022