A look back to lockdown
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Fundamental human rights should never be taken for granted. Sadly you don’t need to look very far in… Read More »A look back to lockdown
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Catholic Union “Pub Talks” return
Following a break over the summer, the Catholic Union’s “Pub Talks” returned this month with a talk with Professor Stephen Bullivant on whether Britain is… Read More »Catholic Union “Pub Talks” return
Catholic Union urges people to have their say in Covid Inquiry
The Catholic Union has launched a new survey on people’s experiences and attitudes towards the closure of places of worship during the pandemic. The survey… Read More »Catholic Union urges people to have their say in Covid Inquiry
Deeds and words on family life
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Rishi Sunak mentioned “family” 17 times in his speech at the Conservative Party Conference this week. He was… Read More »Deeds and words on family life
Catholic Union hails “busiest ever year”
The Catholic Union has published its Annual Report, described as the busiest year in its 150 year history. The report, which covers the period from… Read More »Catholic Union hails “busiest ever year”
Being a Synodal Church
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: This weekend will see Bishops, priests, and laity heading to Rome for the latest stage of the Synod.… Read More »Being a Synodal Church
Seeking sanctuary
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The Department for Education is a strange building. The offices on Great Smith Street are known as the… Read More »Seeking sanctuary
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”
Family first
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: It can sometimes be difficult for politicians and others in public office to accept the limit of their… Read More »Family first
Children’s Commissioner champions family life in Catholic Union lecture
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza DBE, has said that “we need to be more vocal about the importance of families”. Dame… Read More »Children’s Commissioner champions family life in Catholic Union lecture