by Michael McG | Jun 11, 2024 | Voice Column, Bishop Terry
As I visit our schools in the diocese, it is very evident that much is being debated and done about Climate Change. So, I was surprised to see in a report from back in 2022 which I was recently re-reading, which said that 67% of KS3 (Key Stage 3) pupils in Catholic...
by Michael McG | Jun 4, 2024 | SVP and Mini Vinnies, Organisations
1833 Service Day, June 15, St Vincent’s Centre, Newcastle Looking for an opportunity to share kindness this summer? If you’re 18-35 and would like to support our incredible St Vincent’s Newcastle centre, we’re delighted to welcome you to join our SVP...
by Michael McG | Jun 4, 2024 | SVP and Mini Vinnies, CAFOD, Organisations, General Election
A joint message from CAFOD and the SVP… With the General Election fast approaching,?CAFOD and the St Vincent?de Paul Society (SVP) have produced resources to help parishes to reach out to local candidates to find out more about their views on some issues that...
by Michael McG | Jun 4, 2024 | Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), Organisations
“There is one sign which we should never lack: the option for those who are least, those whom society discards.” Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 195 The Prime Minister has called a General Election to be held in the United Kingdom on Thursday July 4 2024. This is an...
by Michael McG | May 23, 2024 | HCPT, Missio, Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Representatives from 25 Catholic charities gathered to recognise a decade of collaboration to promote legacy giving.The meeting, at Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales in London, marked 10 years since the official launch event of Your Catholic Legacy...
