MISSION statement: Revised 2026

We are a group of Catholics, some of whom are ordained, brought together by our love of Christ’s Church and a desire to be part of the synodal renewal it needs.
 
Inspired by the legacy of the Second Vatican Council, and the call to Synodality for the Church of the third millennium, we want to contribute fully to the life of our Church so that it may be a more effective and inclusive sign of the Kingdom of God.
 
To enable this, we wish to promote listening, dialogue and receptivity within the Church, and with all people of good will, open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
 
Accordingly, we aim to facilitate opportunities to share experiences, practices and insights to discern our hopes and aims for the Church in the world today.

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.

Pope Francis meets with married priests

The Pope opens the door a little further for married priests 

Written by: Alex Walker
On March 8, a German newspaper published an interview with Pope Francis in which he commented again on the possibility of opening priestly ordination to "viri probati" or "proven men."  While stating that optional celibacy is not a possibility, Pope Francis indicated that ordaining married men in remote places where there are too few priests may be a possibility.  

Read more: The Pope opens the door a little further for married priests 

4 Years of Pope Francis' Pastorate

Written by: Alex Walker

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Footwashing

An intimate act of love

Written by: Alex Walker

Chris McDonnell    Talking Points    Catholic Times March 10. 2017

At the end of a long day there is something very satisfying in kicking off our outdoor shoes and finding a pair of slippers for the evening. Only when it is bedtime will we remove socks or tights as we prepare for a nights sleep.

Read more: An intimate act of love

Footwashing for Lent

Written by: Alex Walker

Video on CUP

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Document upload email

Written by: Alex Walker

Apologies for the email saying you had uploaded a document to the ACTA web site. It was meant to say the name of the person who had uploaded it and not you. Please ignore the email although the document uploaded is still valid.

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