Remembering helps us understand
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Four years ago I remember watching Easter Sunday Mass from Westminster Cathedral on my laptop. I zoomed into… Read More »Remembering helps us understand
Church life
We support the 4.5 million Catholics in England, Wales and Scotland to live out their faith and help them participate fully in the life of the Church. We work closely with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and the Scottish Catholic Bishops’ Conference in this task. The Catholic Union acts as a link between lay Catholics and the hierarchy in this country and internationally.
A letter from America
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: I’ve had the great joy of being in the United States this week, meeting Catholic groups and individuals… Read More »A letter from America
Apostolic Blessing for Catholic Union
The following Papal Message was conveyed to the former President of the Catholic Union, Rt Hon Sir Edward Leigh MP, by the Apostolic Nuncio to… Read More »Apostolic Blessing for Catholic Union
Catholic Union bids farewell to Sir Edward Leigh
The Catholic Union hosted a farewell reception for Sir Edward Leigh in Parliament this week. Sir Edward served as President of the Catholic Union since… Read More »Catholic Union bids farewell to Sir Edward Leigh
New faces at the Catholic Union
The Catholic Union is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Vice Presidents. They include serving MPs, Mary Glindon and Alexander Stafford, and former… Read More »New faces at the Catholic Union
Catholic Union President encourages “art of the possible”
Catholic Union President, Baroness Hollins, said that politics and political engagement should be about the “art of the possible”. Speaking in a webinar with Catholic… Read More »Catholic Union President encourages “art of the possible”
Light not heat
James Somerville-Meikle, Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, writes: This week both Labour and the Conservatives doubled down on their attacks on each other. Ahead… Read More »Light not heat
Catholics urged to have their say on election
The Catholic Union is urging Catholics across the country to have their say on what matters most to them ahead of the next General Election.… Read More »Catholics urged to have their say on election
Saying “I do” to God
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: This week it was revealed that the proportion of people in England and Wales who are married or… Read More »Saying “I do” to God
China, the Church and Christian persecution
Former Conservative party leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, has called on the Catholic Church to take a tougher stance on China. Speaking at the latest… Read More »China, the Church and Christian persecution