Correspondence The Chairman had prepared a short summary of points from the last meeting for Archbishop Peter Smith, copied to his own Archbishop Bernard Longley, and also to the Cardinal via his sectary. There had been no acknowledgement, but he hoped to meet with Archbishop Longley and with the Cardinal’s secretary and find out if […]
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Catholic Union says Religious Education Council report “inadequate”
The following press release was issued by the Catholic Union today, Wednesday 18th December 2013 A report on religious education by the Religious Education Council was criticised as “unrepresentative” and “inadequate” at a meeting of religious organisations and parliamentarians at the Palace of Westminster today. The meeting consisted of those representing the Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, […]
The Catholic Union AGM 2013 and the Catholic Union Charitable Trust
At the Annual General Meeting of the Catholic Union, held on 21st November 2013 in London, Robert Rigby was re-elected as Chairman for a further year. At the same time, John Barrie, a long –serving member of the CU Council was elected one of the vice- chairmen, together with Jamie Bogle. Retiring vice chairman, Dr […]
CU Vice Chairman becomes President of The International Federation of Una Voce
We offer our hearty congratulations to Catholic Union Vice Chairman, Jamie Bogle, on his election as President of Una Voce. The International Federation of Una Voce works to uphold the living Tradition of the Church especially through the the Traditional Liturgy of the Roman Rite. Further details can be found here Catholic Union Chairman Robert […]
Catholic Young Writer of the Year Award 2013
For a number of years, the Catholic Union, in association with the The Keys, the London branch of the Catholic Writers’ Guild, has sponsored this award which is open to all Catholic Secondary Schools across the country. Participants are invited to submit pieces of work each spring, and the pieces are judged by a panel […]
“The Narrow Gate” – A Reflection by the Archbishop of Westminster
Following the passing of legislation regarding same sex marriage, the Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Rev’d Vincent Nichols, has published a reflection on marriage and its true meaning, as well as the Church’s view on civil partnerships and the consequences of same sex marriage. The full text is available here
Summary of the Parliamentary & Public Affairs Committee Meeting 16th July 2013
Chairman’s Announcements An outline report was given of a meeting held in late June between the Catholic Union, represented by Robert Rigby and John Barrie and the Bishops’ Conference, represented by Mgr Marcus Stock and Charles Wookey. During the course of the meeting, it was suggested that the Catholic Union should consult other Catholic bodies […]
The Catholic Union Summer Gathering July 2013
Members of the CU gathered in Ealing over the weekend on the anniversary of the death of their patron St Thomas More (6th July), for their annual Summer Party. In his honour a Votive Mass was celebrated by the retired Bishop Emeritus, the Right Rev’d Bishop Howard Tripp of the Archdiocese of Southwark.
Conference on Educating Children in Sexuality
A topic which has particularly exercised those who resist the Government’s same-sex marriage proposals has been the impact upon schools. On 1 March, the Catholic Union in conjunction with the Diocese of Shrewsbury co-sponsored a conference which addressed the whole subject of educating children in sexuality, its dangers and the potential for taking a completely […]
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