The Season of Creation runs from 1st September (the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on 4th October.The Season offers us time to reflect on the needs of our planet, … Read More
Tyres and microplastics: Time to reinvent the wheel? Vehicle tyres are probably the biggest source of plastic pollution in our rivers and seas, according to a Friends of the Earth report by Paul Quinn https://friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-living/tyres-and-microplastics-time-reinvent-wheel As cars and trucks pound … Read More
by Angela Powell, Community Participation Co-ordinator CAFOD. Pope Francis has declared Sunday 13 November 2022 to be the sixth World Day of the Poor, with the theme of “For your sakes Christ became poor” (2 Cor 8:9). “Jesus Christ… for … Read More
On Monday 14th November, a group of Catholics from the Laudato Si movement held a prayer vigil outside Hinsley Hall in Leeds, where the Bishops of England and Wales were gathered for the first day of their Autumn Plenary meeting. … Read More
A message from Hallam’s environmental leaders We would like to highlight the Season of Creation this year – the weeks between The World Day of Prayer for Creation on September 1st and the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October … Read More
The Archbishop of Nairobi in Kenya, Most Reverend Philip Anyolo, explains that malnutrition levels have risen, millions of people are now in need of assistance, and how “it is the Gospel mandate to respond.” This crisis proves we are connected and … Read More
Inspired by the Pope’s encyclical Laudato Si’? Want to put your faith into action? The LiveSimply award enables you to strengthen the bonds of community, nourish your spiritual life and care for God’s gift of creation. Is an opportunity for Catholic … Read More
VIDEO MESSAGE FROM BISHOP JOHN ARNOLD, LEAD BISHOP ON THE ENVIRONMENT Topical and urgent message from Bishop John Arnold of Salford, lead Bishop on the Environment for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
CAFOD volunteer presented with Papal Blessing CAFOD’s local representative Angela Powell joined St Joseph’s Wath for Mass and was given the opportunity to affirm the dedicated service of a long-standing parish volunteer Maura Booth. Angela & Maura thanked everyone in … Read More
Help the Poor As the cost of living crisis deepens many more people at home and abroad can no longer afford the basics. It is shocking that in this country 1 in 6 people are accessing foodbanks and 1 in … Read More
