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.

An Evening with Mary McAleese

Written by: Alex Walker

ACTA Southwark are sponsoring an evening with Mary McAleese on Thursday 23rd June (7.00pm to 9.00pm) at Wesminster Cathedral Hall.   This evening will explore the vision of the Church which Pope Francis is urging us to embrace.  Pope Francis has said "I want a happy Church with the face of a mother, who understands, accompanies, caresses."

Mary will be in conversation with Clifford Longley to explore the role of the laity in realising this vision. 

Mary was President of Ireland from 1997 to 2001.  She holds a doctorate in Canon Law and is currently 'Distinguished Professor' at the Centre for Irish Studies at St Mary's University, Twickenham. 

Clifford is an author, broadcaster and journalist.  He writes a regular column for 'The Tablet' and is a panellist on BBC Radio 4's 'Moral Maze'. 

Please could attendees book here by clicking attending at the bottom of the details or email actasouthwark@yahoo.com so that we can monitor numbers.  A donation of £10 on the day will be welcome. 

The hall is behind the Cathedral.  The front entrance is in Ambrosden Avenue, London SW1P 1QH. 

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