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.

International Network of Priests' Associations and Church Reform Groups

Written by: Alex Walker

A warm welcome to our new Birmingham area members. Thank you for your support. Here's the latest local Newsletter with all the diary dates (some new)  and some optional extra reading.  

The string of Chicago messages is my way of sharing the rich experience I was privileged to enjoy at a conference in Chicago last week for the International Network of Priests' Associations and Church Reform Groups. ACTA was one of the 42 groups invited. More about that in the Newsletter. Jean Riordan 

 I hope you find the material interesting. 6th Local Newsletter October 25th 2106 ; Chicago 1st Topic Pope Francis ; Chicago 2nd topic Women ; Chicago 3rd topic Clericalism ready ; Chicago 4th topic Lobinger ready ; Chicago 5th topic LGBT ; Chicago 6th topic Bishops

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