Lay Catholics can bring about change
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: About a year ago, our small team at the Catholic Union sat down to plan our work and… Read More »Lay Catholics can bring about change
Our Catholic faith motivates us to take a deep interest in the world around us. We help to make the Catholic viewpoint known on a range of issues from migration, the environment, to homelessness. We have a particular regard to Catholic education, especially Catholic schools. We are committed to supporting family life through advocating for a fairer tax and benefit system for families and creating a society where children can flourish.
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: About a year ago, our small team at the Catholic Union sat down to plan our work and… Read More »Lay Catholics can bring about change
The Catholic Union has welcomed the announcement by the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, to lift the cap on new free schools in England. The decision… Read More »Catholic Union hails “landmark” free school decision
The Catholic Union has been told that the UK Covid-19 Inquiry “will investigate” the closing and reopening of places of worship during the pandemic. Last… Read More »Places of worship “will” be considered in Covid Inquiry
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The concept of human dignity is central to how we give expression to our faith, both in our… Read More »Faith and reason on gender identity
Clergy from the West End of London have voiced concerns about proposed changes to the Vagrancy Act, which they fear risk “criminalising and jailing” rough… Read More »Christian leaders oppose moves to “criminalise” rough sleeping
The Catholic Union has welcomed the decision by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to scrap the High Income Child Benefit Charge as part of his Budget… Read More »Major Budget win for Catholic Union
Former Chair of the Committee on Climate Change, Lord Deben, has said that there is a clear Gospel imperative for looking after our natural environment… Read More »“Gospel demand” for climate action says Lord Deben
The Catholic Union was back in No 10 Downing Street this week to talk about the future of Catholic schools. Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, together… Read More »“Scrap the Cap” campaign heads to No 10
Director of the Catholic Union, Nigel Parker, writes: One of my objectives since I became Director of the Catholic Union almost seven years ago has… Read More »Fruits of our labours
Leading Catholic organisations have called on the Chancellor to focus on tackling poverty ahead of the Spring Budget this year. Catholic Bishops in England, and… Read More »Catholics call on Chancellor to tackle poverty