by Michael McG | Nov 19, 2020 | Friends of the Holy Land, Organisations
As uncertainty continues around Christmas celebrations in the UK this year, the situation in the place where the Nativity story began is desperate, an aid charity has warned as it launched an appeal for funds. Ecumenical charity Friends of the Holy Land, which...
by Michael McG | Nov 12, 2020 | Appeals and Special Events, World Day of the Poor, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), Organisations
A message from Episcopal Vicar for Christian Discipleship CANON JOHN LUMLEY ahead of the fourth World Day of the Poor, which takes place this Sunday (November 15).Last year we were able to host a hugely inspiring event in St Mary’s Cathedral involving various...
by Michael McG | Nov 5, 2020 | Coronavirus, Depaul UK
Depaul UK chief executive Mike Thiedke says the Covid crisis is placing thousands of young people at risk of harm and abuse.The youth homelessness charity CEO was speaking at the launch of the final report in a five-year research project “Danger Zones and Stepping...
by Michael McG | Nov 5, 2020 | Coronavirus, Aid the the Church in Need (ACN), Organisations
The coronavirus pandemic has left Bethlehem’s tourism-reliant economy in tatters, according to a shop owner, who has appealed to pilgrims, saying he longs for the day when they can safely return. Rony Tabash, owner of the Nativity Store in Bethlehem, told Catholic...
by Michael McG | Oct 22, 2020 | Jobs, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), Organisations
Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) has an opening for a new chief executive officer, to be based in London. CSAN is the official domestic social action agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee....
by Michael McG | Oct 13, 2020 | Appeals and Special Events, Missio, Organisations
World Mission Sunday – the one day in the year when the entire global Church comes together in support of mission – is happening on October 18 with a shout of courage and faith: “Here I am, send me!” This special day is celebrated in every Catholic...
