Catholic Union of Great Britain

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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