By John Duffy, Commission MemberAfter many years campaigning, being ignored and treated as troublemakers, the Comboni Survivors Group have achieved their aim, in a meeting in September with the Very Reverend Tesfaye Tadesse, Superior General of the Comboni Missionaries.The group persisted through barren years to have such a meeting, and gradually built support from a […]
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14 Dec – Thank you Achille Ratti Climbing Club for supporting CAFOD’s Work
By Angela Powell, CAFOD Leeds & Hallam For many years members of the Achille Ratti Climbing club have shared donations raised from their activities and CAFOD is very privileged to be a beneficiary. During this year’s annual Mass of Remembrance, the names of deceased members were read out, and prayers were offered in thanksgiving for […]
The Poor Pay the Price
I vividly recall a mother at a meeting of MP election candidates challenging them over the levels of tax and benefits. One of the panel tried to brush her off declaring tax and benefits “so complicated it was a matter best left to financial experts”. She interjected tellingly; ” those of us who have to […]
11 Dec – Boycott: a film with a lesson for all of us
By Joe Burns, Commission Member This year, the Commission sponsored the final film of the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival. It took place in Wheeler Hall, Leeds Cathedral, on 9th December and was watched by over 60 people. In addition, Ben Jamal (Director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign) led a post-film discussion. The film concerned efforts […]
A CHRISTMAS OF DISCONTENT?
In the current climate of strikes and the cost-of-living crisis we could do a lot worse than reflect on some of the thoughts of Cardinal Manning in the late nineteenth century. He was influential in the foundational document on Catholic Social Teaching, Rerum Novarum (Rights and Duties of Capital and Labour), published in 1891. During the […]
28 Nov – Climate Prayer Vigil at the Bishops’ Conference
On the 14th of November, several Catholic climate activists – held a five-hour prayer vigil outside Hinsley Hall during the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) Autumn Plenary Meeting.The meeting took place at Hinsley Hall, Leeds. The Animators held their vigil from 12noon until 5pm. The group consisted of activists from Dioceses across […]
15 Nov – SPARK Advent Action
By Katherine Hogg, SPARK Project Manager This Advent, join SPARK Social Justice for an act of kindness in the community. We will be meeting men and women seeking asylum at one of the Conversation Clubs in the city. We are also going to St Vincent’s Centre to join in their organised Christmas Kindness volunteering on […]