by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2021 | Appeals and Special Events, CAFOD, Organisations, CAFOD Appeals
People around the world have been shocked by the news and distressing images we have seen coming out of Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.Afghan families are now feeling scared and abandoned. People are displaced inside their own country, while others have...
by Michael McG | Sep 1, 2021 | SVP and Mini Vinnies, Organisations
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is seeking a million gestures of kindness to address the trail of poverty and loneliness left in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Launching its Awareness Month campaign, which runs throughout September and includes the feast days...
by Michael McG | Aug 2, 2021 | CAFOD, Organisations
I am happy to be a part of CAFOD in Middlesbrough as a communications volunteer, writes GRACE ATTU. I would like to share an inspiring experience that has brought me to this point in my life… In the summer of 2013, I embarked on a journey – one that would...
by Michael McG | Jul 26, 2021 | Youth, Knights of St Columba (KSC), Organisations
The Knights of St Columba has organised a Virtual Zoom Youth and Young People’s Seminar on Tuesday August 10 for those aged 16 to 23. Speakers will discuss the following topics… Mental Health, Faith and Young People Understanding Religious life and Religious Orders...
by Michael McG | Jul 13, 2021 | Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), Organisations
Caritas Middlesbrough – the umbrella group for the many organisations in the diocese engaged in social outreach work – has produced its third newsletter. You can read the newsletter here…
by Michael McG | Jun 22, 2021 | CAFOD, Organisations
Pupils from four schools and representatives from three parishes put questions to Stockton South MP Matt Vickers on cuts to the aid budget, poverty, unjust debts, water and the COVID vaccine. The event was hosted by Christ the King Primary School in Thornaby in...