Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales explained

Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Native Name:Cynhadledd Esgobion Catholig Cymru a Lloegr
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Abbreviation:CBCEW
Region Served:United Kingdom
Membership:Active and retired Catholic bishops of the England and Wales
Main Organ:Conference

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) is the episcopal conference of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Overview

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales is the permanent assembly of Catholic Bishops and Personal Ordinaries in the two member countries. The membership of the Conference comprises the Archbishops, Bishops and Auxiliary Bishops of the 22 Dioceses within England and Wales, the Bishop of the Forces (Military Ordinariate), the Apostolic Eparch of the Ukrainian Church in Great Britain, the Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, and the Apostolic Prefect of the Falkland Islands.

Structure

President: Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster
  • Vice-President: Malcolm McMahon, Archbishop of Liverpool
  • General Secretary: Christopher Thomas, Diocese of Nottingham
  • Membership:
  • Departments

    The conference is divided into departments each dealing with specific topic matters. There are seven departments, these being:

    Each department consists of bishops and staff, and is chaired by one bishop. Other bishops contribute as episcopal staff, and there are a few other members serving as staff. Each department is further subdivided into committees; a separate member of the episcopal staff of that department oversees the reports and work of their committee.

    Other agencies

    Other agencies of the Bishops' Conference include:

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Departments .
    2. Web site: What is CYMFED? .