The Catholic Union of Great Britain is an association of Roman Catholic laypeople in England, Wales, and Scotland. It works with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Scotland. The membership of the Catholic Union includes people from all parts of the country and all walks of life. It includes doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers, and civil servants. It represents a wealth of lay Catholic experience and expertise. The Union's purpose is to promote a Christian standpoint in public affairs.[1]
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| Formation | 1870 |
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| Type | Non-Governmental Organisation |
| Purpose | Roman Catholic advocacy |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Region | Great Britain |
Interim Director | Tristan Feunteun |
| Website | catholicunion |
Among its methods are:
- Through submissions to the Government and Parliament
- Through work in the media
- Through an education programme of talks and webinars
- Through conferences and public lectures (including the annual Craigmyle Lecture)
- Through the work of its committees and its members
The current President of the Catholic Union is Sheila, Baroness Hollins. The current Vice Presidents include Mike Kane MP, Baroness Hooper and the Rt Hon Ruth Kelly.
- ^ "Catholic Union Briefing Note: The Work of the Catholic Union" (PDF). Catholic Union of Great Britain. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 August 2021.