1 September 2023 Dear brothers and sisters! “Let Justice and Peace Flow” is the theme of this year’s ecumenical Season of Creation, inspired by the words of the prophet Amos: “Let justice flow on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream” (5:24). The evocative image used by Amos speaks to us of what God […]
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CARITAS: Upcoming Events
Praying for migrants and refugees, and for our policy leaders You are warmly invited to join our monthly prayer vigil in front of the Home Office, particularly at the beginning of Refugee Week on Monday 19th June from 12.00 to 1.30pm. Bishop Paul McAleenan, Bishops’ spokesperson for Migrants and Refugees, will lead the reflection. Meet at 2 […]
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June is a busy month at Caritas Westminster. We began by celebrating Volunteers Week (1-7 June) and will end by celebrating the 8th anniversary of Caritas Bakhita House. In between we have Refugee Week and Learning Disability Week (both next week 19th-25th June) and we are looking forward to welcoming 16 schools to Westminster Cathedral this Friday for […]
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THE LETTER SCREENING In support of the activities organised by Westminster Justice & Peace for climate action in the Diocese, St Hugh of Lincoln Parish in Letchworth is holding a screening of the movie THE LETTER on Sunday 23rd April at 3pm. THE LETTER is a documentary film by Emmy-winning director Nicolas Brown, released in October 2022 […]
Continue ReadingMIGRANTS and REFUGEES – A CATHOLIC RESPONSE
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Firm Foundations in a Cost of Living Crisis A free, one-day conference, to be held on Saturday 12th November at All Saints Catholic College, St Charles Square, London W10 6EL We would like to see a representative from each parish, at this event, which is also open to staff and volunteers from schools, SVP conferences and […]
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The Season of Creation is a global ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home, starting each year on 1 September and finishing on the feast of St Francis, 4 October. Sunday 2nd October week 27 This Sunday we stress the importance of prayer and how it is important to constantly repeat […]
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