Archbishop Leo Cushley has been appointed a Patron of the Catholic Union of Great Britain, an organisation which promotes Catholic values and interests in public life.
His appointment, alongside Archbishop Richard Moth, was confirmed at the Catholic Union’s Annual General Meeting, held recently at the London Jesuit Centre.
The Catholic Union works to ensure that Catholic perspectives are represented in public debate, particularly on matters of legislation and public policy.
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Professor Anthony McClaran, the organisation’s new Chairman, said: “We are very blessed to have Archbishop Richard Moth and Archbishop Leo Cushley as our Patrons and I look forward to working with them.”
Following the AGM, Archbishop Cushley concelebrated Mass at Farm Street Church in London, with Archbishop Mark O’Toole of Cardiff-Menevia as principal celebrant.
The Mass was offered for deceased members of the Catholic Union and was followed by a reception at the London Jesuit Centre.
The AGM also saw the appointment of four new Vice Presidents and the election of new Council members, including Anthony Horan, Director of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office, and Professor Roisín Coll of the University of Glasgow.
Further details are available on the Catholic Union website. Main image from left: Professor Anthony McClaran, Archbishop Leo Cushley, Archbishop Mark O’Toole of Cardiff-Menevia and Professor Philip Booth, Director of Policy and Research at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales.
