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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.

JOHN WILKINS, ACTA's Media adviser since 2012

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 10 February 2017

Our favourite guru, John Wilkins, the distinguished editor of the Tablet from 1982 to 2003, is retiring from our National ACTA Leadership Team.  He is not leaving us - he will still be active in Westminster ACTA, but is stepping down from the LT to give more time to his many editing and writing commitments. He remains our good friend. His wisdom, professionalism  and insight have been invaluable. We are deeply in his debt. Thank you, John.

Review of the Mass translation - a fitting swan-song

ACTA letter to Pope Francis

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 30 January 2017

Dear Pope Francis,

I am writing to you as the chair of a new ‘movement from below’ in Britain. We exist to open up a space for trusting dialogue between clergy, laity and bishops on questions of mutual concern. We are encouraged to do this by your own example. We began in 2012 and in our first year more than 1,500 members joined.

Read more: ACTA letter to Pope Francis

Review of the Mass translation: A fitting 'swan song'

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 30 January 2017

Once the minutes of the Leadership Team meeting (Jan 28th) have been circulated, I will write a report outlining the contents and the way ahead for ACTA. As there was a full day of discussion, this will take the secretary a little while to complete.

Read more: Review of the Mass translation: A fitting 'swan song'

Pope Francis has ordered a review of the new Mass translation

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 29 January 2017

https://international.la-croix.com/news/reform-of-the-reform/4582

http://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2017/01/26/pope-francis-has-ordered-review-new-mass-translation

The tightly controlled and highly centralized approach to the translation of liturgical texts that has reigned in the Roman Catholic Church over the past fifteen years is likely coming to an end. In a move that is widely expected to open the door to more pastoral guidelines and approaches, Pope Francis has inaugurated a review and re-evaluation of the 2001 document Liturgiam authenticam.

Read more: Pope Francis has ordered a review of the new Mass translation

Salford Diocese: 22 churches to close under reorganisation plan

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 16 January 2017

This weekend the Diocese of Salford published its plan for the future organisation of its parishes and churches.

In a statement the Diocese says: "This release followed a very successful consultation process during the latter half of 2016. The consultation saw over 2000 responses to the proposed plans. The overwhelming majority of these responses were positive, as parishioners across the diocese embraced the message of the diocese moving forward to enable its local mission."

Read more: Salford Diocese: 22 churches to close under reorganisation plan

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