Catholic Church in England and Wales

The Catholic Church in England and Wales comprises Catholic dioceses, parishes, religious communities, and the bishops' conference serving England and Wales.

It shares the history of the Roman Catholic Church while its modern diocesan life was restored and developed in a distinct English and Welsh context.

It receives Catholic doctrine, sacramental life, Scripture and Tradition, papal communion, and the teaching office of bishops in communion with Rome.

Mass, the sacraments, the liturgical year, prayer, devotional life, and parish service are central.

It is diocesan and episcopal, with bishops cooperating through the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales in communion with the Pope.