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 […]
Continue ReadingNews 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 ReadingMIGRANTS and REFUGEES – A CATHOLIC RESPONSE
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Parish News from Caritas Westminster
World Day of Migrants and Refugees The World Day of Migrants and Refugees is this coming Sunday 25th September. Take a look at our web page for ideas – there may be items on there which you might like to share with your congregations on social media or via e-mail. It also contains links to the Pope’s message […]
Continue ReadingSocial Justice and Peace Meeting now ONLINE
Dear Friends of Justice and Peace, I apologise for the additional increase in email traffic from me this week, but I just wanted to give you and your parishioners an important update about the next Westminster Social Justice and Peace Forum event. *Owing to the planned rail strikes on Saturday,17th September 2022, the Forum event […]
Continue ReadingA Midsummer Party
‘Baldock & District Action Aid Ukraine’ have raised funds for fares to UK, equipment and activities for 22 Ukrainian families staying in our local area. The fundraising is ongoing. This wonderful event will give you a chance to meet some of the Ukrainian families that have been welcomed in our area and sample some delicious […]
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