by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Justice and Peace
Britain has a proud history of providing sanctuary to people fleeing from persecution and tyranny. Our tradition has been part of what makes Britain great. However, that tradition is under threat. In recent years providing sanctuary for people has become a political...
by webmaster | Apr 3, 2010 | Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
This year’s Anthony Storey Memorial Lecture on 8th May entitled ‘The Greatness of King Lear’ will be given by Professor Tom McAlindon and chaired by Marion Hall – both close friends of Tony Storey. Many have said that King Lear is...
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2010 | St Bede's Pastoral Centre, Event Calendar, Justice and Peace, Pastoral Centres
Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission meeting The guest speaker at the Diocesan Justice and Peace meeting on 13th February is to be Christine Allen, the Executive Director of Progressio. Her talk, starting at 10 for 10.30am at St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, York,...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Carmelite Spirituality Group, Justice and Peace, Organisations
On Saturday 6th March the Carmilite Spirituality Group meets to look at the topic of “Oscar Romero and Carmel”, in anticipation of the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of this Archbishop of El Salvador. A presentation on Romero’s life and witness will be...
by webmaster | Feb 1, 2010 | Miscellaneous, Event Calendar, Justice and Peace
Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 22nd February until 7th March For details and ideas please see the Fairtrade web site, www.fairtrade.org.uk
by webmaster | Dec 31, 2009 | Our Lady of Mount Grace, Osmotherley, Justice and Peace, Parishes
A group of refugees have met for Saturday lunch for the last four years with Fr Peter Keeling and some parishioners of St Francis, Middlesbrough. On 5th December, they gathered to plant trees in the church grounds for National Tree Week. Promoted by the BBC, this was...