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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.

Eurovision Fever and Spiritual Calmness

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 18 April 2023
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. 

Ecology and a Theology of Creation

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 20 February 2023

 ‘Ecology and a Theology of Creation: Exploring a Sacramental Worldview’ to be held at Oscott College on Saturday April 29th 2023.

Registration Link >>>

ACTA Archive Material

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 15 January 2023

Archive Material

In the last few months Fr Derek Reeve, a retired priest of the Diocese of Portsmouth, has been in touch with the Trustees. Members will know him to be one of the original seven clergy whose letter to The Tablet was the start of the movement that became ACTA. He wished to pass on material that recorded the early meetings of the clergy, the thoughts and aspirations of those involved so that they could be shared with the membership. The material has been scanned and can know be accessed on the Archive Material page. Each file contains letters/ emails/ notes from a distinct period.

We thank him sincerely for giving us this access and hope you enjoy the material in the weeks and months ahead

Access Archived Material here>>>

Mgr Cahrles Scicluna

Towards a Beatitudinal Church

Written by: Alex Walker
Published: 20 December 2022

Dear friends

I'm writing to invite you and your colleagues to Root & Branch’s first talk of 2023. We're  delighted that Archbishop Charles Scicluna has agreed to talk with us, and his focus will be 'Towards a Beatitudinal Church'.  The talk is on 19 January, 19.00 (London time) There will be opportunities to ask questions during the webinar and we'd be pleased if you could join us. I attach a poster advertising the talk and would be grateful if you could publicise this around your networks far and wide!!

There is no one more experienced than Archbishop Charles in investigating abuse and cover-up by the Catholic hierarchy. He took statements in relation to the Cardinal Keith O'Brien investigation. In 2018 Pope Francis sent him to Chile to investigate the bishops actions in relation to allegations of clerical sexual violence. His report was stunning. He forensically dissected the action/inaction and upheld the allegations made against bishops and as a result the Pope gave a very public apology saying that his earlier public support for one of the bishops was wrong. Archbishop Charles once said 'We are dealing here not with dogma but with a very down to earth, human problem: which is sin, crime and the need to protect our young people and children'.

We have asked Archbishop Charles to reflect on how we, as Church, in line with Pope Francis’ teaching, can work to create a culture where we can bring about authentic change and a more Beatitudinal Church. We are also hoping that he might draw on his deep experience of investigating allegations of sexual abuse on behalf of Pope Francis to offer us some guidance as to how we maintain the momentum for change within the Church and tackle the issues surrounding clerical power abuse in all its guises. Finally we've asked him to share some thoughts with us about the church-wide synod and it's progress.

Our Stolen Lives series continues, and we'll let you know about any forthcoming events. If you would like to share any initiatives or achievements in your work with survivors, we'd be very glad to hear from you as we want to share examples of progress with our networks.  Of course we won’t share anything without your permission.

Best wishes

Mary Varley

On behalf of the Root & Branch core team and the Stolen Lives team

 

www.rootandbranchsynod.org

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The Way Forward

ACTA as we look ahead

Written by: John Sullivan
Published: 15 November 2022

My first thought was that, with recent developments under the leadership of Pope Francis, most especially, synodality, we no longer need a movement like ACTA, because the climate for communication with the Church is much healthier than it was when ACTA was set up in 2012.  I am heavily committed to synodality as the path towards a more healthy Church and I hope that it will deliver on its promises.  In principle, at least, if synodality truly becomes our way of being Church, much of what many of us hoped for from ACTA will have become a reality: mature, serious, genuinely open and mutually respectful dialogue between all members of the Church.  

However, I am well aware that there are powerful forces within the Church who strenuously oppose the initiatives of this papacy, who want to turn the clock back to a fortress Church and who see openings towards being a more pastoral and inclusive Church as somehow corrosive of truth and tradition.  Depending on who is elected the next Pope – which cannot be many years away – many of the humane and pastoral seeds sown during this papacy could be rejected rather than nourished.  And, it is important to remember that there are still many aspects of church governance and practice that are in urgent need of reform. 

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