By Christine Allen, CAFODChristmas Eve is the beginning of the Church’s Jubilee year. The theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Hope defines CAFOD’s mission because we witness hope through the communities we serve, in solidarity with those experiencing oppression, injustice and environmental degradation.In the Old Testament, a ‘Jubilee’ meant a radical reset every 50th year. Based on […]
14 Nov – ‘The Evolution of Love’ A day of reflection to reconnect with the story of creation
by Marg Siberry Each year the Justice and Peace Commission facilitates two away-days to provide an opportunity to reflect more deeply on one of our key priorities. On Saturday October 19th we wanted to focus on Climate Change as an urgent priority. Our hope on these days is to develop the theology underpinning the issue […]
11 Nov – Together with Refugees
From Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network We wanted to share this amazing initiative put together by the Together With Refugees campaign, entitled “A Fair New Plan For Refugees”. Below you can find an excerpt from their recent newsletter.
06 Nov – 16th November NJPN Networking Day: The Real Living Wage
Saturday 16th November The National Justice & Peace Network (NJPN) brings together J&P activists from across the Dioceses of England and Wales with in-person and online events focussing on various social justice issues. The Diocese of Leeds Justice & Peace Commission is delighted to be hosting this meeting on their behalf at Wheeler Hall, Leeds […]
01 Nov – Conference of Mayors for Peace
by Sean Morris, Commission member Earlier this week I helped a colleague in organising the Executive Conference of Mayors for Peace held in Manchester. The conference is held every two years with Manchester hosting as a Vice President. On Sunday there was a walk of the Manchester Peace Trail. Manchester is a famous city with […]
05 Oct – ‘Let us Dream’ workshop at LTU
On 2nd October SPARK held a sustainability event at Leeds Trinity University in partnership with the new Director of Sustainability and the Director of Catholic Mission.A key message from Katie Clegg, Director of Sustainability at the university, was that sustainability will only be achieved if it involves everyone at the university – not just staff […]
01 Oct – SPARK World Migrant Day event
On Sunday 29 September, SPARK organised a partnership event with Caritas Catholic Care. To celebrate the World Day for Migrants and Refugees’ We heard the stories of some of the people who have been helped to re-settle in the Yorkshire area with help from Caritas Catholic Care. They are an official Government partner for the […]