by Kathy Shaw, SPARK managerEarlier this month I was invited to join a meeting with the Leeds Muslim Youth Forum to talk about our work and ways to counter the […]
Catholic Social Thought
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9 Feb – Lent: a spiritual springtime
The word Lent finds its roots in the Old English word lencten, meaning “spring.” It describes that quiet, persistent season when the days begin to lengthen and the earth slowly […]
3 Feb – Oscar Romero Lecture 2026
Inspiration and Affirmation in Hard Times – St Oscar Romero to Pope LeoBy SPARK Social JusticeLeeds Trinity University Wednesday, March 11 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm How does the life of […]
30 Jan – We Rise 2026
We Rise 2026Sat 21 Feb 2026 11:30 AM – 6:00 PMCardigan Community Centre, 145-149 Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LJJoin Global Justice Youth’s annual activist conference, We Rise, to learn […]
27 Jan – CAFOD Lent Appeal
CAFOD Lent Appeal: help families put food on the tableThis Lent, as we deepen and enliven our faith, we can reflect on Jesus’ call to “love your neighbour as yourself” […]
24 Jan – The Loud Silence Update
THE LOUD SILENCE This is the title of a new half hour documentary that had its premiere on 4th December 2025 as part of the Leeds Palestinian Film festival. The […]
22 Jan – SPARK Opportunities
SPARK is a faith informed social justice group for people aged 18-30 in the Yorkshire area, a project of the Diocese of Leeds Justice & Peace Commission. SPARK Social Justice […]