Women in Black (WiB) is a world-wide network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and other forms of violence. As women experiencing these things in different ways in different regions of the world, we support each other’s movements. An important focus is challenging the militarist policies of […]
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11 Apr – Wanted! New Members for the J&P Commission
We are looking for new people to join the Leeds Diocese Justice & Peace Commission. Anyone living in the Leeds Diocese who is interested in changing the world could serve as a Commission member! Our activity levels are starting to increase. However. we can only do more if we have more people helping to devise, […]
09 Mar – Leeds Trinity announces online Lecture Series
Leeds Trinity University have organised a series of open online Lectures for 2023 with the series title “Beyond the Dark Clouds”. They are all examining where we can find hope in today’s world. They have been organised by the office of the Director of Catholic Mission at Leeds University, Dr Ann Marie Mealey (who is […]
07 Mar – Seeing with Prophetic Imagination
It’s taken a while to sort out, but you can now listen to the talkstalk given by David McLoughlin at our Day of Reflection held in October 2022. This day was titled ‘Has the Church become a ‘Not for Prophets’ organisation? In this first talk, David explores what is meant by the ‘prophetic imagination’. You […]
18 Dec – Comboni Abuse Survivors Update
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]