Is Britain a Christian Country?
Head of Public Affairs, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Is Britain a Christian country? If the results from the most recent census are anything to go by then the… Read More »Is Britain a Christian Country?
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Catholic Union Craigmyle Lecturer says “don’t be disheartened” by abuse report
The Catholic Union’s annual Craigmyle Lecture was delivered on Monday 28 November by Baroness Hollins. She spoke about her experience of dealing with issues of… Read More »Catholic Union Craigmyle Lecturer says “don’t be disheartened” by abuse report
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…….
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
Catholic Union Survey
As the Catholic Union looks to build on its work, we have launched a survey of our members and supporters. It is thanks to our… Read More »Catholic Union Survey
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 appoints new Deputy Director
The Catholic Union has announced the appointment of James Somerville-Meikle as Deputy Director. James has served for the past three years as Head of Public… Read More »Catholic Union appoints new Deputy Director
Where does the new Prime Minister stand?
Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, describes himself as “a man of faith”, but where does he stand on some of the issues that are… Read More »Where does the new Prime Minister stand?