Joy has lived with the HIV/AIDS virus for 20 years. She could easily have died at a very young age. But monthly treatment at our Anti-Retroviral Clinic (ART) boosted her immunity and the provision of eggs and porridge improved her diet. She now lives a healthy life. She has become a highly skilled dressmaker, thanks […]
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News from Caritas Westminster for priests and parishioners
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 […]
Continue ReadingBig Give in Memory of Sr Joan
Sr Joan worked tirelessly to help the Kanyike Project. The impact she made on so many lives is difficult to put into words. The Kanyike Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022 will be dedicated to the memory of Sr. Joan Yates, her life and work. They hope to raise over £7000 so the Kanyike Project can continue to enable […]
Continue ReadingCOST OF LIVING CRISIS
A message from our local Council: As there is lots of concern regarding the Cost of Living crisis and being able to heat homes we want to keep everyone up to date with as much information about warm spaces as possible. Funding Hertfordshire Warm Spaces (hertscf.org.uk) – Hertfordshire Community Foundation are offering grants of up to […]
Continue ReadingCourageous Emilka Styczynska, is facing the fight of her life in a bid to land a vital organ transplant.
Emilka, 15, requires a kidney donor in order to live life to the full. The teen dreams of becoming a Combat Medical Technician and enjoys being part of Hitchin Army Cadets on Bedford Road. She lives in Westmill with her parents Marta and Przemek, and younger brother Patryk. However, as lockdown hit back in the […]
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A Thank You from The Spiritans Fathers
Wanted urgently: Foodbank Warehouse Manager
Letchworth Foodbank requires a person to manage our warehouse in Letchworth. Due to varying demands during the year, hours will be flexible. Ideally, the role requires a person with experience in logistics. The warehouse is open two mornings a week but the manager will be expected to work beyond the official opening times. This position […]
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