Departments
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has six departments:
Catholic Education and Formation
Christian Life and Worship
Christian Responsibility and Citizenship
Dialogue and Unity
Evangelisation and Catechesis
International Affairs
The Office for Refugee Policy works within the Department of International Affairs.
Catholic Education and Formation
The department of Catholic Education and Formation works with Catholic schools and parishes to equip Catholic adults and children in the ongoing formation of their faith
Christian Life and Worship
The Department for Christian Life and Worship is one of the six Departments of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. It is advised by the Committees for Liturgy, Patrimony and Spirituality.
Christian Responsibility and Citizenship
The Department and its associated agencies assist both Diocesan Bishops and the Bishops' Conference collectively in promoting Catholic social action and in contributing to domestic public policy (excluding international affairs).
Dialogue and Unity
The Department of dialogue and outreach with other Christian traditions and other faiths.
Evangelisation and Catechesis
The Department of Evangelisation and Catechesis helps Catholics to understand and live out their faith by following Christ's command to spread the Good News of the Gospel.
International Affairs
The Department of International Affairs and its associated agencies assist both diocesan Bishops and the Bishops' Conference in developing their policy on international affairs.
Office for Refugee Policy
The Office for Refugee Policy (ORP) monitors information and prepares briefs on migration to enable the bishops to develop policy and respond to debates. The ORP represents bishops on the migration issue nationally and internationally and also acts as a catalyst for lay engagement in refugee work.