World Day of Peace is celebrated by the Catholic Church each year on 1st January, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Building on this, the Catholic Bishops of England […]
Catholic Social Thought
aspects of catholic social thought
3 Dec – J&P Christmas ideas
How can we be mindful of others at Christmas? How to we continue our support of Justice and Peace in a time of year so often characterised by commercialism and […]
30 Nov – I hadn’t expected to be inspired, but I was!
Israel-Palestine: Where is the Hope?
27 Nov – There is another way
THERE IS ANOTHER WAY By Joe Burns, Commission member
22 Nov – G20: Global Debt Crisis Exposed by actor Alex Macqueen in Spoof Pay-Day Loan Ad
With the global debt crisis high on the agenda at this week’s G20 summit, actor Alex Macqueen is starring in a spoof television advert released in the UK today (19 November 2025). […]
20 Nov – Developing sustainability in the diocese
by Paul Kelly and Keith PitcherAlmost every organisation nowadays, thank goodness, has sustainability on its agenda. And Leeds Diocese is no exception. With the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching behind […]
13 Nov – Leeds United Against Poverty
by Sara Forrest, Commission MemberLeeds Church Institute led this event on 3 November at Headingley Stadium.Refreshingly most attendants were of working age! The organisations they worked for and volunteered with […]