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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.

Leadership Team 2026 - 2027

TRUSTEES
Simon Napper - Chair (Co-opted)
Frank Callus - 
Andrew Hornsby-Smith - Minutes Secretary
Maidi Brown - Treasurer
Joseph O'Hanlon - Theology Adviser
Jo Fenton - Legal Adviser
Jordan Pullicino
Alex Walker - Web Manager; Membership Sec., Data Controller
 
NON-TRUSTEES
David Blower
Tony Cronshaw
Bro. Ray Lyons

Diocesan Coordinators

 

Coordinators 2021

Easter People

What ever happened to the Easter People?

Written by: Chris McDonnell
Published: 03 November 2021

Chris McDonnell

La croix 6th November 2021

 

It all seems a long time ago, mainly because it is, forty one years in fact, since some 2000 people gathered in Liverpool for the National Pastoral Congress. The Report that emerged was given the title of ‘The Easter People’. The cover image of a stream of people with hands uplifted in praise, is one that I have used in many ways in subsequent years, both in school, parish and various leaflets.

Read more: What ever happened to the Easter People?

The 8th ACTA National Conference (Online)

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 29 October 2021

ACTA- A Call to Action- held its annual National Conference on Saturday 16th October, delivered via  Zoom and the first since the national lockdown in 2020. The title “Synodality: A Path for Renewing  both the Church and Society” comes from a quote in the letter of Cardinal Mario Grech to the clergy  of Malta. The synodal process is intended to refocus the Church on its central mission and to prepare  it to play its part in the future re-alignment of society. The Conference was attended by over a hundred  representatives and delegates from all twenty-two dioceses of England and Wales as well as some representatives from Scotland.

Video: Archbishop Bernard Longley welcomes members to their 8th National Conference in Birmingham.

 

Video: Introduction of Sr Gemma Simmonds Presentation + Q+A 


Video: Introduction of Dr Peter Coughlan + Presentation + Q/A


Video: Introduction of Dr Pat Jones + Presentation + Diocesan Reports


Introduction of Fr Philip Inch + Presentation + Q/A


 

ACTA - ESV Session 1 - Lost and Found in Translation 23rd September 2021

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 17 October 2021

Sr Patricia Rumsey and Dr Amanda Dillon reflect on the English Standard Version which has been selected by the Bishop's of England & Wales as the new Lectionary.

Welcome Message from Archbishop Bernard Longley

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 17 October 2021

 

ESV - Session 3 - Lost and Found in Translation

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 12 October 2021

Fr Henry Wansborough and Fr Nicholas King SJ discuss the English Standard Version (ESV) Catholic Edition as our new Lectionary.

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