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The Bishops' Conference of England and Wales is the permanent assembly of Catholic bishops in these two countries. It is an expression of the collegiality of the bishops. Through it they proclaim the Gospel to the people of England and Wales.
All the bishops of England and Wales meet together twice a year to decide policies for the Church at a national level. These week-long gatherings occur soon after Easter (Low Week) and in November.
Each bishop chairs a committee of experts dealing with a specific area of concern for the Church. Committees are grouped into departments for practical purposes.
The administration of the Bishops' Conference is funded by a levy on each diocese, varying according to its size. A General Secretariat in London co-ordinates and supervises the Bishops' Conference administration activities. Attached to the General Secretariat is the Catholic Communications Network, which deals with media relations.
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