At St. Vincent’s we have joined in Cafod’s Big Lent Walk in various ways for a few years now. When discussing what to do this year, St. Vincent’s Live Simply group was inspired to organize a Parish Urban Walk. It … Read More
A ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ Prayer Vigil took place outside Parliament, day and night, from February 14th– 24th, the first 10 days of Lent. Christian Climate Action was the overall organizer, and the vigil was supported by many Christian … Read More
Your Parish and your Planet A residential week to help us in our mission to care for creation, especially through our parishes. Boarbank Hall, Cumbria25 May-1 June 2024 or 5-12 October 2024For more information see: www.boarbankhall.org.uk To book, email … Read More
Revisiting the Basics What does the Church teach about society? For anyone interested in discovering, refreshing or deepening their understanding of this. Boarbank Hall, Cumbria 28 June-1 July 2024For more information see: www.boarbankhall.org.uk To book, email [email protected] Why? Catholic Social … Read More
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
