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 LETTER FROM THE CONGREGATION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP REGARDING THE LITURGY MOTU PROPRIO

Written by: Alex Walker

Most Reverend Excellency,

With the Motu Proprio MAGNUM PRINCIPIUM, dated 3 September 2017, entering into force on 1 October, made known through the Press Office of the Holy See on 9 September and published in L’Osservatore Romano on 10 September in Latin and in Italian, the Holy Father modified canon 838 of the Code of Canon Law.

Read more: THE LETTER FROM THE CONGREGATION FOR DIVINE WORSHIP REGARDING THE LITURGY MOTU PROPRIO

Pope Francis to Roman Curia 21st Dec 2017

Written by: Alex Walker

"Christmas reminds us that a faith that does not put itself in crisis is a faith in crisis," he said. "That a faith that does not grow is a faith that must grow; that a faith that does not question us is a faith that we must question; a faith that does not animate us is a faith that must be reanimated; a faith that does not upset us is a faith that must be upset."

The new face of Vatican Media

Written by: Alex Walker
May it bring greater transparency and inclusivity in the Vatican. Pope John XXlll opened the windows of the Vatican to the world and Pope Francis is now opening the Vatican to the scrutiny of the world through the media, including social media. The church is not a sect but a vehicle of proclaiming the Good News - God is With Us - Emmanuel. God Bless Pope Francis on his 81st Birthday. This is his gift to us!

Happy 81st Birthday

Written by: Alex Walker

Australian bishop urges end to clericalism

Written by: Alex Walker

Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen says culture of church contributed to sex abuse crisis in country
by Peter Feuerherd

Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen of Parramatta, Australia, speaking to the National Council of Priests of Australia, urged an end to clericalism in the church and expressed hope that a newly revitalized Catholic clergy would emerge from the sex abuse crisis that has wracked the Catholic Church in Australia.

He spoke Aug. 30 to the National Council of Priests in Australia, which reprinted his remarks in the December edition of The Swag, its quarterly magazine.

Read more: Australian bishop urges end to clericalism

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