Provinces & Diocese

Provincial Diocese of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

 

The Provincial Diocese of Great Britain serves as a vibrant and inclusive expression of the Catholic faith within England, Scotland, and Wales. Rooted in the sacramental life of the Church and inspired by the richness of apostolic tradition, the Diocese exists to proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and foster communities of prayer, compassion, and service across the nation.

Committed to an open, affirming, and inclusive ethos, the Diocese welcomes people of all genders, sexualities, backgrounds, and life circumstances. It seeks to embody a Church without barriers—one that honours conscience, upholds human dignity, and responds faithfully to the spiritual needs of contemporary society while remaining grounded in Catholic sacramental theology.

The Provincial Diocese of Great Britain provides pastoral oversight, episcopal leadership, and canonical governance for its parishes, missions, clergy, religious, and lay ministers. Through worship, formation, outreach, and social engagement, the Diocese supports both traditional parish life and innovative ministries, including online and community-based expressions of church.

Guided by prayer, discernment, and a spirit of service, the Diocese is dedicated to nurturing vocations, encouraging theological exploration, and promoting unity in diversity—bearing witness to a living, compassionate, and inclusive Catholic Church within Great Britain.

Provincial Diocese of North America

 

The Provincial Diocese of North America is a diverse and dynamic expression of the Catholic sacramental tradition serving communities across the United States, Canada, and the wider North American region. Rooted in apostolic faith and enriched by the Liberal Catholic spiritual heritage, the Diocese exists to proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and nurture inclusive, Christ-centred communities in a rapidly changing world.

The Diocese is firmly committed to an open, affirming, and inclusive vision of Church. It joyfully welcomes people of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, cultures, and life circumstances, recognising the dignity and sacred worth of every person. Respect for conscience, theological freedom, and compassionate pastoral care stand at the heart of diocesan life.

The Provincial Diocese of North America provides episcopal oversight, pastoral care, and canonical governance for its parishes, missions, clergy, religious, and lay ministers. It supports both established congregations and emerging forms of ministry, including home churches, chaplaincies, online communities, and outreach ministries that meet people where they are.

Through worship, formation, social justice engagement, and spiritual accompaniment, the Diocese seeks to respond faithfully to the spiritual and pastoral needs of North American society. Guided by prayer, discernment, and a spirit of service, the Provincial Diocese of North America bears witness to a living, sacramental, and inclusive Catholic Church—faithful to tradition, attentive to the present, and hopeful for the future.