by Michael McG | Jan 9, 2025 | CAFOD, Organisations
Pope Francis has earmarked 2025 as a Holy Jubilee Year, calling for the global church to be “Pilgrims of Hope”, working together for God’s kingdom of justice, peace and love, and standing in solidarity with the world’s poorest communities.Chair of the Catholic...
by Michael McG | Jan 8, 2025 | ADoRe charismatic renewal, Organisations
Alton Day of Renewal (ADoRE) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and launches a special Jubilee programme on Saturday January 25 with an open Zoom meeting.ADoRE is a monthly meeting of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, dedicated to the encouragement of a...
by Michael McG | Dec 16, 2024 | CAFOD, Organisations
In the Old Testament, the Jubilee Year was a time of renewal, freedom and celebration.Debts were cancelled, people and the land could rest, prisoners and slaves were freed and land was given to those who didn’t have any.It was known as the year of the Lord’s favour....
by Michael McG | Dec 5, 2024 | Lourdes, HCPT, Appeals and Special Events, Organisations
HCPT has launched an urgent “Big Give” appeal in a bid to ensure its life-changing pilgrimages can continue for years to come – and the charity says donations made this week will be doubled.Each year, HCPT provides a pilgrimage to Lourdes for disabled and...
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...
