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MISSION statement:

We are a group of Catholics, some of whom are ordained, brought together by our love of Christ's Church and our anxiety about its future. Still inspired by the Second Vatican Council, we want to contribute fully to the life of our Church so that we may be a more effective sign of the Kingdom of God. To do this, we believe that an atmosphere of openness and dialogue both with each other and with our church leadership needs developing. Accordingly, we aim to supply channels of free and frank communication. We desire to help create a climate of trust and respect for all where this dialogue may be fostered.

THEOLOGY statement:

ACTA is a movement built from below by clergy and laity alike in every diocese in England and Wales. It exists to give those people an effective voice. It is an instrument to establish and promote space for a trusting dialogue within a hierarchically structured people’s Church.
 
ACTA believes that the reforms of the Second Vatican Council are the only way forward for mission to modern society. It is not a small chapel of selected followers; it believes in the Church as a “big tent”, with open doors. As a free and representative association of believers, it seeks to liberate the expertise in the ranks, so as to bring added energy and witness to the Church in the world.

Leadership Team 2023 - 2024

TRUSTEES
Frank Callus - Chair
Andrew Hornsby-Smith - Minutes Secretary
Maidi Brown - Treasurer
Joseph O'Hanlon - Theology Adviser
Jo Fenton - Legal Adviser
Jordan Pullicino
Alex Walker - Web Manager; Membership Sec., Data Controller
 
NON-TRUSTEES
Kathy Bamber
David Blower
 

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Coordinators 2021

Seeking together a new way of being Church

Written by: Andrew Hornsby-Smith
Published: 18 January 2022

Seeking together a new way of being Church - 24th January 7.30 p.m.

Invitation to an online discussion

For the Zoom link please email: Andrew Hornsby-Smith

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The Synodal Process - Joint Approach

Written by: Frank Callus
Published: 17 January 2022
ACTA is working with Root & Branch and NJPN to support the synodal process. We recognise the good work being done to encourage people to participate in this work, much of it emanating from parishes.
We recognise, too, that there are many who are no longer participating in parish activities, whose voice needs to be heard.
In the Archdiocese of Cardiff the three groups have come together to support an evening when we can discuss such issues.
The event on the evening of Tuesday 8th February  is being run with the support of the Diocesan Synod  Coordinator.
If you reside in the area of the Archdiocese of Cardiff [ S E Wales and Herefordshire] you would be most welcome to join us 
Contact fbcallus@aol.com for more information.
 
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  A NEW HOLY FAMILY, A FAMILY FOR OUR TIMES

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon
Published: 29 December 2021

A new parish has been established in Nottingham, an amalgamation of three former parishes, and it has the named the Parish of the Holy Family.  In these dark days no joyful day of celebration Sunday is possible, no happy proclamation of the birth of a new configuration of Catholic presence in the northeast of our city.  We can only hope and pray that soon we can all join with the parishioners of the new Holy Family Parish. 

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A strong voice in turbulent times

Written by: Chris McDonnell
Published: 18 December 2021

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Donald Cozzens
17 May 1939-9 December 2021
Chris McDonnell La Croix December 2021

We heard this week of the passing of the American priest, teacher and writer, Donald Cozzens. His journey came to a conclusion, a few days back, on December 9th. His has been a significant voice in recent years, always faithful to the Church that was his home yet critical of structures that got in the way of mission. He called out clericalism in no uncertain terms, seeking a more honest vision of priesthood that served the pastoral needs of the people.

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Women in Synodality

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 13 December 2021

Women in Synodality - a conference organised by the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, Georgetown University, and La Civiltà Cattolica will take place in Rome on Thursday, 16 December 16, 2021.

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The language of our liturgy: do we take account of an environment of speaking and listening? 2025 The Furrow

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The Social Identity of the Travelers between the Early Communities of Jesus-Followers

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New Blackfriars - 2023 - Loughlin - Celebrating Synodality Synodality as a Fundamental Aspect of Christian Liturgy

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Equality as a Theological Principle within Roman Catholic Ecclesiology

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TheChurchWeCouldBecomeMay2025

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