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.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien: 'Allow priests to marry'

Written by: Alex Walker

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To have Fr. Tony Flannery returned to his priestly ministry

Written by: ACPie

The Association of Catholic Priest in Ireland have created a petition to to have Fr. Tony Flannery returned to his priestly ministry

This will be sent to  The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the faith

The petition is really important and could use your help. Click here to find out more and sign

Swiss abbot makes fiery appeal for church reform

Written by: Christa Pongratz-Lippitt

A fiery appeal for church reform by an influential Swiss abbot has attracted widespread attention throughout Europe, and has, moreover, been welcomed by the future president of the Swiss bishops’ conference.

Read more: Swiss abbot makes fiery appeal for church reform

Crossing The Threshold

Written by: Alex Walker

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Married Episcopal priests joining the Catholic Church

Written by: Lauren Green

Lauren Green Reports from New York for Fox News - 28/09/2012

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