by Marg Siberry, Commission Member
Climate Change
30 Sep – A religious (but soggy) experience
By Joe Burns, Commission memberA few weeks ago I wrote an article to promote a mini-pilgrimage of Hope, in celebration of ten years since the publication of Laudato Si. I remarked at the time on the lack of water in the canal, due to the prolonged dry spell.Well, no such problem when we actually did […]
11 Sep – Commission Planning Meeting
Saturday 27 September at Hinsley Hall from 10:30 until 14:30Our quarterly meetings are usually hybrid affairs, with some of us joining via Zoom and some people together in a meeting room at Hinsley Hall. However, once a year we get together for an extended meeting to reflect on what we have done in the past […]
10 Sep – Walking and reflecting, as pilgrims of hope, in our world today
by Angela Powell, CAFOD community participation co-ordinator LeedsIt was a privilege to walk with pilgrims from across Leeds diocese on the first leg of St Marks’ Way, part of the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope in this holy year. I joined volunteers and supporters, and at the pilgrims Mass at the Cathedral we were reminded […]
29 July – Laudato Si in Children’s Liturgy
by Liz Firth, Commission MemberThe challenge of how to engage children in a meaningful way during the Children’s Liturgy is one which is faced by volunteers in parishes everywhere on a weekly basis, often on a Saturday evening when you suddenly wonder the week has gone and what on earth to do with the children […]
17 July – Cancel debt, Choose hope
by Paul KellyReflections on the Mass Lobby of Parliament for Climate Change on 9th JulyThe day was a great opportunity for making connections around the country. Amongst others I spoke with various Diocesan Environmental Leads, ECG Group, CAFOD of course (lots of their key people were involved) and their new LiveSimply lead, Phoebe Worthington. Bishop […]
15 July – MASS LOBBY OF PARLIAMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
By ENews editorWednesday 09 July saw a mass lobby of Parliament to keep up the pressure on politicians about Climate Change.CAFOD is a key part of the coalition of organisations involved and CAFOD supporters from across the country descended on Westminster to try and talk to their own MP’s. A group of 3 people attending […]