By Joe Burns, Commission MemberLast September, in his Pastoral Letter for the Season of Creation, Bishop Marcus encouraged parishes to think about signing up to work towards the LiveSimply award, […]
Climate Change
28 Jan – Yorkshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
by Dave Webb, Chair of YCNDYorkshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament held its Annual General Meeting on 18th January 2025 in Huddersfield. With the world on the brink of chaos through […]
6 Dec – What’s changed since Laudato Si?
By Joe Burns, Commission member This was the theme of the NDEG (Northern Dioceses Environment Group) zoom meeting on 27 November.
3 Dec – Just Stop Oil Action
by Mollie SomervilleFor many years, since the late 1960s, when I spent 2 years in Ethiopia, I was concerned about the inequality between the rich and poor worlds. I have […]
14 Nov – ‘The Evolution of Love’ A day of reflection to reconnect with the story of creation
by Marg Siberry Each year the Justice and Peace Commission facilitates two away-days to provide an opportunity to reflect more deeply on one of our key priorities. On Saturday October […]
05 Oct – ‘Let us Dream’ workshop at LTU
On 2nd October SPARK held a sustainability event at Leeds Trinity University in partnership with the new Director of Sustainability and the Director of Catholic Mission.A key message from Katie […]
16 Sep – Celebrating Creation Fair
The parish of St. Benedict’s in Garforth was one of the first 20 parishes in the country to receive a LiveSimply award in 2016. However, the award does not mark […]