by Michael McG | Nov 21, 2024 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Parishes and schools also play an important part in making Christmas special for seafarers, says Anne McLaren, Stella Maris’ senior area port chaplain for the north of England.“We have run a woolly hat appeal with primary schools for a number of years. We visit...
by Michael McG | Nov 1, 2024 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Organisations
Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) is inviting all schools to take part in its #RedWednesday live stream on Wednesday November 20.This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, pray, and have fun while supporting children and young people living in...
by Michael McG | Oct 9, 2024 | Missio, Organisations
This year’s World Mission Sunday takes place on October 20.This day of prayer, solidarity, and giving unites Catholics everywhere in sharing the Good News of God’s love, which has the power to transform lives and heal our world.Missio England and Wales invites every...
by Michael McG | Sep 20, 2024 | Pact, Organisations
Prisoners’ Sunday falls this year on October 13. With the support of liaison bishop for prisons Bishop Richard Moth, Pact invites parishes across England and Wales to bring people in prison, and their children and families, before the Lord in prayer. Pact is the...
by Michael McG | Sep 20, 2024 | Aid the the Church in Need (ACN)
A Catholic charity is hoping to exceed last year’s milestone of more than a million children joining a campaign to pray the Rosary for peace in the world’s conflict zones. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is holding its “One Million Children Praying the Rosary”...
by Michael McG | Aug 27, 2024 | Friends of the Holy Land, Organisations
World Water Week has been organised every year since 1991 and is centred on water cooperation, for peace and security in its broadest sense.This year, from August 25 to 29, the theme Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future asks us to recognise...
