First speaker for 2024 “Pub Talks” announced
Sir Iain Duncan Smith has been confirmed as the first guest speaker for the Catholic Union’s “Pub Talks” in 2024. The Conservative MP, and former… Read More »First speaker for 2024 “Pub Talks” announced
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“Shocking” impact of church lockdowns revealed
The impact of closing churches and other places of worship during the Covid-19 pandemic has been revealed in a major new study. A survey carried… Read More »“Shocking” impact of church lockdowns revealed
Salve and Vale
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: People often ask how many Catholic MPs there are at Westminster. For a straightforward question, the answer is… Read More »Salve and Vale
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
Baroness Hollins becomes Catholic Union President
The Catholic Union has announced the “very exciting appointment” of Baroness Hollins as the organisation’s new President. The crossbench peer and professional psychiatrist was approved… Read More »Baroness Hollins becomes Catholic Union President
Red Wednesday in Westminster Hall
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, comments: Parliament’s Westminster Hall has seen many visitors over the years – including Presidents, Prime Ministers, and even a… Read More »Red Wednesday in Westminster Hall
Common Good lacking from Autumn Statement
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November, the Catholic Union has issued the following statement. Catholic Union Director, Nigel Parker, comments: “The Chancellor… Read More »Common Good lacking from Autumn Statement
Difficult decisions ahead
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Despite the best efforts of Storm Debi to disrupt our plans, the Catholic Union travelled to Leeds on… Read More »Difficult decisions ahead
Catholic Union a “great strength in the Church” says Cardinal
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has described the development of the Catholic Union in recent years as a “great strength in the Church.” He made the remarks… Read More »Catholic Union a “great strength in the Church” says Cardinal