Who are we - and what do we do?

We:

  • Promote awareness, discussion  and action throughout the Leeds diocese about the ‘Just’ Gospel response to the key issues of today such as Climate Change, racism, poverty and conflict
  • Advise the bishop of Leeds in respect of key Social Justice issues
  • Celebrate the work  that so many people in the diocese are already doing by linking their faith with action for social justice

NJPN logoWe are an integral part of the Diocese of Leeds and also a member of the National Justice and Peace Network.

Oscar Romero Mural in San Salvador

2024 Romero Lecture: Resilience & Working for Justice

Thursday 14 March@7pm

Leeds Trinity University

Why don’t we all just give up now – what keeps us going. Dr Raymond Perrier will explore this theme with examples from the Lives of St Oscar Romero and the late Archbishop Denis Hurley of Durban.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
20
Wed
5:00 pm Doing Change: Education in Socia...
Doing Change: Education in Socia...
Mar 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Doing Change is a celebration of York St John University’s commitment to education for social justice and the platform for the annual Archbishop of York Lecture in Social Justice. The evening will begin with screenings,[...]
Apr
13
Sat
1:30 pm Climate Symposium
Climate Symposium
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This event has been organised by Bradford Cathedral. A series of responses to the challenges facing the planet due to climate change, including theatre, poetry, panel discussion and film. Tickets cost £7.38 each. Use the[...]
Apr
18
Thu
7:00 pm Churches Against Racism 2024 @ New testament Church of God
Churches Against Racism 2024 @ New testament Church of God
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Churches Against Racism 2024 @ New testament Church of God
This event has been organised by Leeds Church Institute. They write: How can we build truly anti-racist churches and an anti-racist City? How do we put anti-racism into action? Hear leaders from diverse churches in[...]
Apr
27
Sat
11:00 am J&P Listening event
J&P Listening event
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
J&P Listening event
SAVE THE DATE! This will be the second such ‘listening event’. It will run from 11am until 1pm – at which point we will provide a light lunch. It will be focussed around a specific[...]
Jun
28
Fri
6:00 pm Catholic Social Teaching: Revisi... @ Boarbank Hall
Catholic Social Teaching: Revisi... @ Boarbank Hall
Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 1 @ 2:00 pm
Catholic Social Teaching: Revisiting the Basics @ Boarbank Hall
This 3 day course if for anyone interested in discovering, refreshing or deepening their understanding of Catholic Social Teaching. Why? Catholic Social Teaching has been described as ‘the Church’s best-kept secret’. It offers a fresh[...]

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