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.

The English Standard Version - Catholic

Written by: Frank Callus

The English Standard Version - Catholic

The Introduction of the New Lectionary – Advent 2024

In the autumn of 2021 ACTA commissioned a series of talks
on the development of the ESV-Catholic bible. Well-regarded
Scriptural scholars were invited to discuss the contentious
issues of inclusive language, the implicit difficulties of
translation and the place of tradition.

The recordings are offered exclusively to support the pastoral
development of the People of God.

They are shared on the explicit understanding that they
remain the intellectual property of the Board of Trustees and
that they are not edited or amended without permission.

Read more: The English Standard Version - Catholic

Spirit Unbounded

Written by: Frank Callus

Spirit Unbounded

Human Rights in the Emerging Catholic Church

 

Root & Branch are holding their Lay-Led Synodal Assembly from 8-14 October 2023. 

We are pleased to share the following information for members who wish to attend 


Trailer: 

Website: https://spiritunbounded.org/8-14-oct

Tickets: https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=1361

Companions: https://spiritunbounded.org/companions

 

ROME info Fri 13 - Sat 14 October:

Venue: Casa Bonus Pastor, Via Aurelia 208, 00165 Rome. (https://www.casabonuspastor.com/)

 Arrive 10 am for 10.30 start

Meals: Rome ticket includes all 40 hrs online material, 'in person' Fri 13 and Sat 13 October and a vegetarian lunch as well as two daily tea/coffee/water breaks

Schedule/Programme here: 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_QuJAjt9A_1uANYqU-1lsSXGePuWhDjN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110777516573974247447&rtpof=true&sd=true



There will be a press conference at Casa Bonus Pastor with Joan and Mary at 16.35-17.20 on Saturday 14 October.

Notice of Annual General Meeting 

Written by: Alex Walker
 
                                                            7.00 pm Wednesday 5th July 2023  via Zoom 
 
 
Dear Member 
 
The Board of Trustees have arranged for the Annual General Meeting [AGM] to be held via Zoom on Wednesday 5th July starting at 7.00pm 
 
Trustees will present a report on their activities for the last year, which will form the basis of our Annual Return to the Charity Commission.
 
The financial statement will be presented by the Treasurer.
 
There will be an  election of officers for the Board of Trustees. If any member wishes to put their name forward, please inform the Secretary 
Log in details, the financial statement and the Report will be forwarded to members on Sunday 2nd July 2023
 
Regards 
The Board of Trustees 

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Permission to read 

Written by: Chris McDonnell

The culture of our society emphasizes freedom of expression, the right to hear and be heard is a personal choice. It is a freedom that is now threatened both sides of the Atlantic.

A few days ago the London Times reported that a school in  Miami-Dade county of Florida would no longer be able to use a text from recent history, the poem ‘The hill we climb’ written and read by Amanda Gorman at the inauguration  of the current President, Joe Biden. This was as a result of complaint from a parent of two children attending the school, saying that ‘it was not for schools’ and ‘would cause confusion and indoctrinate students’. That neatly frees up the History slot on the Curriculum.

Read more: Permission to read 

Eurovision Fever and Spiritual Calmness

Written by: Alex Walker
A new retreat centre on Merseyside has opened and waiting for your visit : https://incebenet.co.uk/ to take a tour.
 
Rooms are available for people who would like to combine coming to Liverpool to be part of the Eurovision Song Contest celebrations with staying in a quiet and beautiful location without having to pay hiked-up prices (£80 per night).
Eurovision celebration, quiet accommodation If you or any family members / friends  would like to combine the atmosphere of the Eurovision finals in Liverpool with staying in a quiet and beautiful retreat centre, £80 per night, please visit https://incebenet.co.uk/ to see the facilities and for contact details. 
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