The Catholic Union of Great Britain is an association of the Catholic laity in England, Wales and Scotland. Its purpose is to promote a Christian standpoint in public affairs.
Among their methods are:
- Lobbying both Houses of Parliament
- Through the media
- Through the submission of papers to government Ministers and Departments
- Through conferences and public functions
- Through the work of its committees and its members.
The current President of the Catholic Union is Lord Brennan QC.
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