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
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.
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
Former Faiths Minister says lockdown of churches was “outrageous”
Former Minister of State, Lord Greenhalgh, has told the Catholic Union that the closure of churches and other places of worship during the pandemic was… Read More »Former Faiths Minister says lockdown of churches was “outrageous”
John Barrie RIP
The Catholic Union is deeply saddened by the death of John Barrie KCSG FCA. John was well-known and well-liked by over a generation of Catholic Union… Read More »John Barrie RIP
Catholics at the heart of Prorogation
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: With all the news going on in the world, you might not have noticed that the King prorogued… Read More »Catholics at the heart of Prorogation
Free speech champion “greatly concerned” by discrimination reports
The Catholic Union recently met the new Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom from the Office for Students. Professor Arif Ahmed was appointed… Read More »Free speech champion “greatly concerned” by discrimination reports
Seeking God in troubled times
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: As the missiles fire and bombs fall, most of us at home feel helpless in the face of… Read More »Seeking God in troubled times
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
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