CAFOD | Middlesbrough Diocese

Act On Poverty

by webmaster | Jul 28, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations

In 2008/9, £5.5 billion of UK government spending went on aid whilst £29.2 billion of government spending went on bailing out Northern Rock. Yet 64 million more people are expected to be living in extreme poverty by the end of 2010 as a result of the global...

Connect2 Brazil: Where the dogs wear coats and the people are homeless

by webmaster | Jul 28, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations

In the last two editions of Middlesbrough Catholic Voice, CAFOD has focussed on its Connect2 project which gives parishes here in England and Wales the opportunity to journey alongside our partners in either El Salvador, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Cambodia or...

CAFOD Connect2 Bangladesh – Join us on our journey

by webmaster | Jul 6, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations

What do you know about Bangladesh? You will probably know that thousands of Bengalis now live in the UK and have made a huge contribution to our economy. And that Bangladeshi curry has become one of the UK’s favourite foods! But did you know that the Sundarbans...

‘Where do you live? – Come and see’! John 1:38-39

by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | CAFOD, Organisations, Parishes

‘John was standing with two of his disciples, when he saw Jesus walking by. ‘There is the Lamb of God!’ he said. The two disciples heard him say this and went with Jesus. Jesus turned, saw them following him and asked ‘What are looking...

CAFOD Pilgrimage to Holy Island – an enquiry

by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Organisations, CAFOD Appeals

Dear Friends I hope this email finds you all in good health and spirit. You may be aware that this year’s CAFOD Pilgrimage to Holy Island is on Saturday 3 July. What I’m enquiring about is to see if you feel that there may be enough interest among...

Thank you from CAFOD for supporting the Haiti Appeal

by webmaster | Jun 2, 2010 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Organisations, CAFOD Appeals

Thank you for your generous donations to help people after the earthquake in Haiti. CAFOD was overwhelmed when the Catholic Community in England and Wales raised more than £4.7 million for CAFOD’s Haiti earthquake appeal. Your generous support, even at a time...