Essential Reading for all Catholics
The Catholic Union’s Weekly Briefing and Bidding Prayers are without question the main media through which the Catholic Union reaches the greatest number. The Union… Read More »Essential Reading for all Catholics
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Crossing the Lenten Threshold – Archbishop John Wilson
On Ash Wednesday we step across the threshold into Lent with a sign as ancient as Scripture itself: ashes upon the head. The sign is… Read More »Crossing the Lenten Threshold – Archbishop John Wilson
To Live Is to Change – The Inclusive Vision of Saint John Henry Newman
Birmingham Newman University – 18 February 2026 Birmingham Newman University was delighted to welcome community members, partners, supporters, alumni, students, staff, and members of the… Read More »To Live Is to Change – The Inclusive Vision of Saint John Henry Newman
Our Lady of Lourdes
A Reflection by Most Rev John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, our hearts and minds turn… Read More »Our Lady of Lourdes
Peace and Changemakers
Margaret and Barry Mizen MBE gave a special Catholic Union Pub Talk on 2 February, the feast of Candlemas, at which their son Jimmy was… Read More »Peace and Changemakers
Young Catholic Artist Award 2026
The Catholic Union Charitable Trust is delighted to announce the Catholic Young Artist Award. Open to primary school aged children, the theme will be Forgiveness. … Read More »Young Catholic Artist Award 2026
Catholic Young Writer Award 2026
The theme for 2026 Catholic Young Writer Award is The Church’s Sacrament of Forgiveness: Why We Go to Confession. The Catholic Young Writer Award for… Read More »Catholic Young Writer Award 2026
Help for Those in Need
Our new dynamic Catholic parliamentarian, Sojan Joseph, Labour MP for Ashford, delivered the Catholic Union’s first pub talk of 2026. Chaired by Catherine Pepinster, journalist… Read More »Help for Those in Need
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day, Sunday 25 January 2026. Sunday 25 January marks World Leprosy Day, which aims to raise awareness of a disease that many people think… Read More »World Leprosy Day
New Archbishop of Westminster
The Catholic Union welcomes the appointment of Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Baroness Hollins, President of the Catholic Union says: “Archbishop elect… Read More »New Archbishop of Westminster