The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales is the permanent assembly of Catholic bishops in the two countries. It is an expression of the unity of the bishops and through which they proclaim the Gospel to the people of England and Wales. Its work is to develop and offer assistance to each bishop to help fulfil his ministry as a diocesan bishop; effect and give cohesion to the bishops’ Gospel witness to the people of England and Wales -including other Christians and people of other faiths; foster and express communion with the Church in other nations, the Universal Church and the Pope.