by Michael McG | Dec 23, 2021 | Friends of the Holy Land, Organisations
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” John 1:5 As we look ahead to celebrating the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem more than two millennia ago, BISHOP MICHAEL LANGRISH reflects on the vulnerable Christian communities that...
by Michael McG | Dec 10, 2021 | Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), SVP and Mini Vinnies, Organisations
The St Vincent de Paul Society and the Jesuit Refugee Service have published a Campaign Toolkit on the Nationality and Borders Bill. The toolkit has been produced as an essential resource for Catholic communities across the country working to achieve social justice.It...
by Michael McG | Dec 10, 2021 | Justice and Peace, Organisations
The Justice and Peace Commission is delighted to welcome Pax Christi England and Wales schools and youth education officer Aisling Griffin as the speaker for its January meeting, which will be held via Zoom. Since joining Pax Christi, part of Aisling’s work has been...
by Michael McG | Dec 10, 2021 | Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), SVP and Mini Vinnies, Organisations
The apprehension and fear of a generation has been laid bare in a new report compiled by the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) on the effects of in-work poverty on children and young people. The report pulls together existing research on in-work poverty and captures...
by Michael McG | Dec 10, 2021 | St Gabriel's, CAUSE Foundation, Parishes
A charity that has helped struggling Teesside families for more than 30 years is celebrating its biggest-ever windfall. The CAUSE Foundation– which began life as Catholics Against Unemployment and Social Evils – says the £10,000 donation from the Mary Strand...
by Michael McG | Dec 2, 2021 | Music for the Mind, Organisations
Music for the Mind presents a carol service for people living with dementia, their carers, families and friends on Monday December 13. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be served in St Mary’s Cathedral hall from 2pm with carols in the church from 2.30pm. Chris...
