We are committed to upholding the dignity of human life at all stages. Working with other groups and organisation, we support a number of pro-life causes and campaigns. This includes providing every possible support to pregnant women and highlighting the dangers of abortions carried out on the basis of sex or disability. It also includes calling for better palliative care to support those at the end of their lives, in place of the dangerous consequences of assisted suicide.
The Catholic Union has said that “deep concerns” remain about plans to introduce assisted suicide on the island of Jersey. A report from the latest… Read More »Jersey report highlights assisted suicide concerns
The Catholic Union has welcomed the results of a consultation on the Isle of Man, which found that a majority of people opposed plans to… Read More »Catholic Union welcomes opposition to Isle of Man assisted suicide plans
Catholic Union President, Sir Edward Leigh, defended the right of people to silent prayer in a debate in the House of Commons yesterday. MPs returned… Read More »Catholic Union stands up for prayer
The Catholic Union is preparing for the publication of a Bill in Scotland which would legalise assisted suicide. Following a consultation on a Bill proposal… Read More »Catholic Union prepares for assisted suicide Bill in Scotland
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The February half-term or “recess” in Parliament usually offers some respite from political drama, but there has been… Read More »Wanted: Moral theologian for Scotland
The Catholic Union has warned that a new law being considered on the Isle of Man would be “one of the most extreme versions of… Read More »Catholic Union warns of “extreme” Isle of Man assisted suicide proposals
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The pressures on our healthcare system are all too clear, with nurses taking to picket lines instead of… Read More »Pressures on our Healthcare System
The Catholic Union has warned that introducing assisted suicide could lead to health and social care becoming ‘no go’ areas for Catholics and other people… Read More »Assisted suicide risks making medical profession “no go area” for Catholics
Catholic Union calls on Government of Jersey to “pause and reflect” on assisted suicide plans The Catholic Union has called on the Government of Jersey… Read More »Catholic Union calls on Government of Jersey to “pause and reflect” on assisted suicide plans
The Catholic Union is encouraging its members and supporters to make their voices heard in a new Parliamentary inquiry into assisted suicide. The House of… Read More »Catholic Union to make voice of the laity heard on assisted suicide inquiry