Who are we - and what do we do?

We:

  • Promote awareness, discussion  and action throughout the Leeds diocese about the ‘Just’ Gospel response to the key issues of today such as Climate Change, racism, poverty and conflict
  • Advise the bishop of Leeds in respect of key Social Justice issues
  • Celebrate the work  that so many people in the diocese are already doing by linking their faith with action for social justice

NJPN logoWe are an integral part of the Diocese of Leeds and also a member of the National Justice and Peace Network.

Almost 10 years since Laudato Si – What has changed?

Wed 27 Nov@12:00, via Zoom

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Join this zoom to hear from two key people involved in making changes happen and to hear and share stories about the impact of Laudato Si across the Northern Dioceses.

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Upcoming Events

Nov
22
Fri
6:30 pm From the Heart of the World: Voi... @ Main Auditorium
From the Heart of the World: Voi... @ Main Auditorium
Nov 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
From the Heart of the World: Voices from Indigenous People @ Main Auditorium
A unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the lives of indigenous people in Colombia. Everyone is welcome to this open event at Leeds Trinity University.   Light reefreshments will be served beforehand. ALL Welcome. If you[...]
Nov
23
Sat
6:00 pm Film Presentation: Where Olive T...
Film Presentation: Where Olive T...
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Film Presentation: Where Olive Trees Weep
SPARK Social Justice, as in 2023, is sponsoring a presentation of one of the films for this year’s Leeds Palestinian Film festival. This year they are sponsoring a film called ‘Where Olive Trees Weep’. The[...]
Nov
24
Sun
10:30 am CAFOD’s work in Colombia: Unique... @ St Benedicts Church
CAFOD’s work in Colombia: Unique... @ St Benedicts Church
Nov 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
CAFOD’s work in Colombia: Unique chance to hear from Colombian indigenous community representatives @ St Benedicts Church
The Wiwa are an indigenous group of people who live in northern Colombia on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. They have live harmoniously with the environment for over 1000 years. They[...]
Nov
30
Sat
2:30 pm Palestinian Film Festival Red Ca...
Palestinian Film Festival Red Ca...
Nov 30 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Palestinian Film Festival Red Carpet Event
We are partially sponsoring this Festival event, which takes place at Wheeler Hall on the afternoon of Saturday30 November. The Film festival committee write: We were amazed and inspired to learn that not one, but[...]

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