Bishop John Sherrington said: "Current abortion legislation needs urgent revision, especially to end discrimination against the disabled...and put a stop to sex-selective abortion."
Couples from around the diocese are being asked to share via the Marriage & Family Life Facebook page their own inspirations for living out their vocation as spouses and parents in the domestic church.
Catholic charities across the country have received emergency grants to support front-line action in tackling poverty through food banks, food vouchers and crisis schemes targeting those most in need.
Members of the Bishops' Conference of England & Wales with responsibility for International Affairs and Racial Justice have expressed solidarity with those challenging racism in the US after the killing of George Floyd.