Plenaries

Content relating to the twice-yearly meetings of the bishops, ordinaries, eparchs and prefects of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

New President elected for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

The Bishops of England and Wales have elected Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, as President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

Spring Plenary 2026

The Bishops had a one-day plenary assembly on Saturday, 18 April, followed by a week of ongoing formation that concluded on Thursday, 23 April.

Plenary Statement – Peace

The Catholic Bishops' of England and Wales issued this statement as a sign of solidarity with the Holy Father, asking for Catholics to pray with them for an enduring peace with justice in the world’s conflict zones.

Environment

Calling on government to support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty campaign.

Life Issues

Statement on the dignity and protection of human life.

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