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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.

: Written by Alex Walker; Published: 17 April 2016

Should women have more power in the Catholic Church ?

Frank Callus represented ACTA in this debate. Go to about 50% of the way in to the broadcast

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: Written by Eileen Fitzpatrick; Published: 16 December 2014

ACTA 2015 National Conference

After the Synod: The Church of Tomorrow

Saturday 31 October at Leeds Trinity University, Leeds

Speakers: TBA

Further information about the Conference will be published in the New Year.

In the meantime, all good wishes for a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

Eileen Fitzpatrick (ACTA Chair)

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: Written by organist; Published: 28 March 2014

Lord Brennan spoke at Heythrop on the Christian's responsibility in public life and he called for a meeting of Catholic organisations to discuss the way forward. ACTA was not mentioned but I think it should be involved in such a meeting with Catholic Union, Catholic Voices, Catenians, etc.

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: Written by Admin; Published: 22 February 2014

Congratulations to Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Ad Multos Annos

Robert Pigott on the elevation of Cardinal Nichols >>>

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: Written by Chris Larkman; Published: 12 February 2013

A Diocesan Leaders’ Seminar is planned for 6-7 May 2013 at Hinsley Hall in Leeds (Leeds Diocesan Pastoral Centre.) The purpose of the Seminar is to gather together the experiences of groups from across the UK, to pray together, and to plan future work. Whilst the Seminar is primarily for diocesan leaders, there are some spare places available.

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