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
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.
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
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
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: New years can often herald the start of new beginnings and therefore endings as well. This year is… Read More »New Year heralds change
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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
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
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 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”
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
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