The purpose of the Commission is to:
- Promote awareness, discussion and action throughout the Leeds diocese about the ‘Just’ Gospel response to the key issues of today
- 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 to bring about God’s Reign of Justice and Peace
We are an integral part of the Diocese of Leeds and also a member of the National Justice and Peace Network.
Upcoming Events
Jul
5
Tue
7:00 pm
Church Action on Poverty 40th An...
Church Action on Poverty 40th An...
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Since 1982, Church Action on Poverty has been working to end UK poverty, led by the real experts – people who have experienced poverty themselves. To mark the 40th anniversary of their founding, CAP are[...]
Jul
9
Sat
1:00 pm
Hope in the Dark – Global Justic...
Hope in the Dark – Global Justic...
Jul 9 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
An activist gathering on climate breakdown, reparations and a just transition. Hope in the Dark is Global Justice Now’s 2022 national gathering, organised in collaboration with Jubilee for Climate, and is open to all. It[...]
Jul
22
Fri
6:00 pm
NJPN 2022 Conference – Hope is a...
@ Hayes Conference Centre
NJPN 2022 Conference – Hope is a...
@ Hayes Conference Centre
Jul 22 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 24 @ 2:00 pm
This is the 44th National Justice & Peace Network Annual Conference – which is held in the loverl surroundings of the Hayes Christian Conference Centre at Swanwick in Derbyshire. Join 300 or so other social[...]
Aug
6
Sat
all-day
Hiroshima Day Commemoration
Hiroshima Day Commemoration
Aug 6 all-day
Find a way to remember the first horrific use of nuclear weapons. Could you get a mention in your prayers of intercession at mass this weekend, for instance? If you want to join an event[...]
Oct
8
Sat
10:00 am
Animate with SPARK
@ Wheeler Hall,
Animate with SPARK
@ Wheeler Hall,
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
This is an open invitation to younger Catholics in the Leeds Diocese (aged 18-30ish) who are passionate about issues of social justice. Did you know that our Catholic faith should be leading us to take[...]
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Paid Support Services Opportunity with the Commission
Are you passionate about wanting to eradicate poverty and caring for the Earth, but also well-organised? You could be the person we are looking for. We need someone to provide support to the Commission on a self-employed basis for the things that we do. It will work out at about 5 hrs per week at £20 per hour.