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.

Palestine: Conversations about Nonviolence

Saturday 17 May 3pm – 5pm, Wheeler Hall, Leeds Cathedral

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Upcoming Events

May
3
Sat
10:30 am LiveSimply – Care Deeply @ Wheeler Hall
LiveSimply – Care Deeply @ Wheeler Hall
May 3 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
This day event is for people from across the Diocese of Leeds to come together to explore how parishes can draw closer together by working towards an award that enables all individuals and groups within[...]
May
8
Thu
7:00 pm ‘The History and Spirituality of...
‘The History and Spirituality of...
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
‘The History and Spirituality of the Option for the Poor’
This is the Middlesbrough Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission Anthony Storey Memorial Peace and Justice Lecture Middlesbrough J&P write: We are delighted to welcome Ian Linden as this year’s speaker for the Anthony Storey Memorial Peace[...]
7:00 pm A Celebration of Laudato Si with...
A Celebration of Laudato Si with...
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A Celebration of Laudato Si with Prof Ian Linden
You are invited to join the Northern Dioceses Environment Group and the Southern Dioceses Environment Network for this evening of celebration for the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’ – On the Care of Our Common Home.[...]
May
17
Sat
3:00 pm We Choose Non-violence”- a conve... @ Wheeler Hall,
We Choose Non-violence”- a conve... @ Wheeler Hall,
May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We Choose Non-violence”- a conversation with a Palestinian activist and a peace studies scholar @ Wheeler Hall,
This is a partnership event between the J&P Commission, Pax Christi in the Leeds Diocese and the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival. Join a conversation on the issue of non-violence with Palestinian activist and academic Mahmoud[...]
Jul
25
Fri
4:00 pm NJPN 2025 Conference: Just Peace
NJPN 2025 Conference: Just Peace
Jul 25 @ 4:00 pm – Jul 27 @ 2:30 pm
NJPN 2025 Conference: Just Peace
This is the Annual conference of the National Justice & Peace Network. Full details are still to be made available. However, Dr Rowan Williams has already been booked and several workshops are known to be[...]
Sep
6
Sat
10:30 am NDEG ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ pilgrima...
NDEG ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ pilgrima...
Sep 6 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
NDEG ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ pilgrimage from Leeds Cathedral to Kirkstall Abbey.
This is a ‘save the date’ notification for the next Northern Dioceses’ Environment Group (NDEG) in-person meeting. The idea is to meet up at Leeds Cathedral, walk down to the Leeds and Liverpool canal (by[...]