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.

Vatican II, then and now

Written by: Gerry J Hughes SJ

Gerry J Hughes SJ

I have been asked to do three things, very briefly: to say what it was at the time of the Council with really caught my attention and inspired me: to explain that I think we are not doing all we can, today, to live up to those expectations; and to make some practical suggestions. All in ten minutes! Briefly, then:

Read more: Vatican II, then and now

Login Problems

Written by: Alex Walker

Some early registrations experienced problems logging in afterwards. If this is you please complete this form. Your account will then be deleted so you can register again and then login without issue. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Diocese of Scotland added

Written by: Alex Walker

Due to demand we have added the Diocese of Scotland to the registration form. If you have already registered you can now Login > User Profile and add the name of your Diocese. Click Save.

Independent Catholic News reports as follows:

Written by: Alex Walker

Around 400 people attended yesterday’s second meeting of the movement ‘A Call to Action’, which is fostering dialogue about the future direction of the Church and Church renewal in Britain. The organisers were “overwhelmed” by the attendance, which forced the gathering out of Heythrop College in Kensington and into nearby St Mary Abbots Church. Nearly every diocese of England and Wales was represented and priests, religious and laity were all there in good numbers.

Read more: Independent Catholic News reports as follows:

Next Meeting

Written by: A Call To Action

Heythrop on October 10th is in the

Loyola Room and the timetable will be ;-

11.30 a.m  . Arrive and Registration

12.00 noon. Speakers Garry Hughes, S.J., Catherine O'Donovan (who

worked with cardinal Konig - laywoman), . Chris McDonnell (ex

headteacher) and Thomas O'Loughlin (professor of Historical theology

at Nottingham University)

 1.00 p.m.     Break for lunch (bring packed lunch beverages available)

 2.00 p.m.     Work in Diocesan groups

 3.30 p.m.     Plenary Session and conclusions

 4.30 p.m.     tea

There will be no fee for the meeting but a collection will be taken to

cover the costs. Anyone who intends to come, please let me know by

October 1st if possible

Book for this event here >

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